The open-market purchase involved 65,000 shares for a total transaction value of ~$2.0 million.
The acquisition increased the executive's direct equity holdings by 1% to an approximate 2% ownership stake.
This transaction was executed as a direct purchase; the executive holds no additional shares through indirect entities.
The purchase followed a period in which On Holding shares recorded a -27% return over the year ending August 14, 2026.
Executive Officer Bernhard Olivier purchased 65,000 Class A Shares of On Holding AG (NYSE:ONON) at $30.67 per share on August 14, 2026. SEC Form 4 filing.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction value | $2.0 million |
| Shares purchased | 65,000 |
| Post-transaction shares (directly held) | 5,228,184 |
| Post-transaction shares (indirectly held) | 0 |
| Post-transaction value | $168.5 million |
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($30.67); post-transaction value based on August 14, 2026 market close ($32.22).
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Share Price (as of market close 2026-08-14) | $32.22 |
| Market Capitalization | $10.7 billion |
| Revenue (TTM) | $3.2 billion |
| Net Income (TTM) | $398.1 million |
On Holding AG is a global performance sports brand with a market capitalization of $10.7 billion and TTM revenue of $3.2 billion, representing significant scale within the athletic footwear and apparel sector. The company maintains a disciplined approach to product innovation and brand positioning, competing in the premium performance sports market through differentiated footwear technology and design. With operations spanning multiple continents and a workforce of 3,963 employees, On has established a diversified geographic and product portfolio to capture growth opportunities across developed and emerging markets.
Form 4 filings do not explain why an insider buys a stock, but investors might wonder what to make of Olivier's purchase of On Holding stock.
Indeed, insider buys are almost always signs of bullishness, as they are unlikely to buy more shares if they don't think it will profit them. However, while a purchase of 65,000 shares might sound significant, a 1% increase in one's holdings does not appear meaningful in percentage terms.
Whatever the reason, one can make a good argument for buying here. Revenues have risen by double digits in percentage terms, which should fuel growth of the stock.
Moreover, shares are down by 27% over the last year. This allowed Olivier to buy at a discount. Furthermore, the P/E ratio, which stood above 90 less than one year ago, has fallen to 22, making the consumer discretionary stock inexpensive.
Hence, instead of looking at recent decline in the stock price as a reason to sell, Olivier's portfolio addition may signal that now is a good time to add shares of On Holding stock.
Will Healy has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends On Holding. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.