Total Energy Services (TSE:TOT) Insider Bradley John Macson Sells 33,000 Shares

Key Points

• Insider sale: Bradley John Macson sold 33,000 shares at an average price of C$22.96 for C$757,680, cutting his holding by 16.43% to 167,823 shares.
• Dividend announced: The company declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.12 (annualized C$0.48, ~2.1% yield) with an ex-dividend date of Mar 31 and pay date of Apr 15; the payout ratio is ~20.5%.
• Analyst support & price action: ATB Cormark raised its target to C$24 and MarketBeat shows a consensus "Buy" (avg target C$24), while TOT trades near its 52‑week high at C$22.59 with a market cap around C$823M and a P/E of ~11.6.

Total Energy Services Inc. (TSE:TOT - Get Free Report) insider Bradley John Macson sold 33,000 shares of Total Energy Services stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of C$22.96, for a total value of C$757,680.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 167,823 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately C$3,853,216.08. This trade represents a 16.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock.

Total Energy Services Stock Down 2.0%

Shares of TOT traded down C$0.45 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching C$22.59. 152,542 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 78,036. Total Energy Services Inc. has a 52 week low of C$8.40 and a 52 week high of C$23.80. The company's 50 day moving average is C$18.58 and its two-hundred day moving average is C$15.92. The company has a market capitalization of C$823.13 million, a P/E ratio of 11.58, a PEG ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 0.99. The company has a current ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 13.67.

Total Energy Services (TSE:TOT - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 10th. The company reported C$1.50 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of C$301.71 million during the quarter. Total Energy Services had a net margin of 6.97% and a return on equity of 12.57%. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Total Energy Services Inc. will post 2.0517598 earnings per share for the current year.

Total Energy Services Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 15th will be issued a $0.12 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Total Energy Services's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 20.51%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, ATB Cormark Capital Markets increased their price target on shares of Total Energy Services from C$20.00 to C$24.00 in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of C$24.00.

Trending Headlines about Total Energy Services

Here are the key news stories impacting Total Energy Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Director Glenn O. J. Dagenais bought 1,570 shares at C$23.47 (≈C$36,848), raising his stake to ~76,595 shares (a 2.09% increase) — a direct vote of confidence from management that can support the share price. Director Purchase
• Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.12 per share (annualized C$0.48, yield ~2.1%; ex-dividend date Mar 31, pay date Apr 15). A consistent dividend and a ~20.5% payout ratio signal cash-flow strength and can attract income-focused investors. Dividend Announcement
• Positive Sentiment: ATB Cormark raised its price target from C$20 to C$24, and MarketBeat shows a consensus "Buy" with an average target ~C$24 — analyst support that implies upside vs. current levels. Analyst Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Price and technicals: TOT is trading near its 52‑week high and well above its 50- and 200‑day moving averages, with elevated intraday volume — this can amplify both positive catalysts and profit-taking. Price Performance
• Negative Sentiment: Insider William John George Kosich sold 18,000 shares at C$23.60 (~C$424,800), trimming his position by ~7.4%. Significant insider selling can signal profit-taking or diversification and may weigh on near-term sentiment. Insider Sale

About Total Energy Services

Total Energy Services Inc is an energy services company. The operating segments of the company are Contract Drilling Services, Rentals & Transportation Services, Compression & Process Service, Well servicing, and Corporate. The company's operations are conducted in Canada, the United States of America, and Australia.

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