GW&K Investment Management Sells Majority Stake in Chart Industries

The investment firm reduced its holdings in the industrial products company by over 99% during the third quarter.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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GW&K Investment Management LLC significantly reduced its stake in Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE:GTLS) during the third quarter, selling 440,303 shares and leaving the firm with just 1,285 shares of the industrial products company's stock. The move lowered GW&K's holdings in Chart Industries by 99.7%, with the remaining stake valued at $257,000 at the end of the quarter.

Why it matters

This large sell-off by a major institutional investor could signal a shift in sentiment around Chart Industries, which provides engineered equipment for the storage, distribution, and end-use of hydrocarbon and industrial gases. The move comes as Chart Industries' stock has seen significant volatility, with the share price ranging from a 52-week low of $104.60 to a high of $208.24 over the past year.

The details

According to the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, GW&K Investment Management sold 440,303 shares of Chart Industries during the third quarter, reducing its holdings to just 1,285 shares. The investment firm had previously owned a much larger stake in the company, with the 440,303 shares sold representing 99.7% of its total position. Chart Industries' stock price has fluctuated in recent months, with the company reporting mixed financial results in its latest quarterly earnings release.

  • GW&K Investment Management filed the disclosure of its reduced stake in Chart Industries on March 8, 2026.
  • The sell-off occurred during the third quarter of the previous year.

The players

GW&K Investment Management LLC

An investment management firm that significantly reduced its holdings in Chart Industries during the third quarter.

Chart Industries, Inc.

An industrial products company that specializes in cryogenic systems and components, serving key markets such as energy, chemical processing, industrial gas, food and beverage, and medical gases.

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The takeaway

This significant sell-off by a major institutional investor in Chart Industries could signal a shift in sentiment around the company, which has seen its stock price fluctuate significantly in recent months. The move highlights the volatility in the industrial products sector and the importance of closely monitoring changes in institutional ownership.