Gerdau (GGB) Stock: Why It's Up Today
Updated Oct 20, 2026, 1:16 PM ET · intraday price
- Trading at $5.23 as of 1:16 PM ET, +1.95% vs the prior close of $5.13.
- Volume 7.75M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
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GGB rises 1.9% to $5.23, a 52-week high. Trading at $5.23 (intraday, 1:16 PM ET), +1.95% vs the prior close of $5.13. Day range $5.14–$5.29, opened at $5.18.
GGB daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note for every US trading day (today's note updates every 2 hours while the market is open). Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 20, 2026 — GGB rises 1.9% to $5.23, a 52-week high
- Trading at $5.23 (intraday, 1:16 PM ET), +1.95% vs the prior close of $5.13. Day range $5.14–$5.29, opened at $5.18.
- Volume was 7.75M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 12.09M.
- Price is +7.5% vs its 50-day average ($4.87) and +18.0% vs its 200-day average ($4.43).
- 52-week range $3.14–$5.48; the current price sits at 89% of that range, 4.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 19, 2026 — GGB rises 2.2% to $5.13
- Closed at $5.13, +2.19% vs the prior close of $5.02. Day range $5.00–$5.16, opened at $5.11.
- Volume was 14.19M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 11.96M.
- Price is +5.5% vs its 50-day average ($4.86) and +15.9% vs its 200-day average ($4.43).
- 52-week range $3.14–$5.48; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 6.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 16, 2026 — GGB dips 0.6% to $5.02, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $5.02, -0.59% vs the prior close of $5.05. Day range $4.99–$5.16, opened at $5.09.
- Volume was 17.73M shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 11.82M.
- Price is +3.3% vs its 50-day average ($4.86) and +13.6% vs its 200-day average ($4.42).
- 52-week range $3.14–$5.48; today's close sits at 80% of that range, 8.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 15, 2026 — GGB dips 2.3% to $5.05
- Closed at $5.05, -2.32% vs the prior close of $5.17. Day range $5.02–$5.21, opened at $5.07.
- Volume was 16.61M shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 11.90M.
- Price is +3.9% vs its 50-day average ($4.86) and +14.5% vs its 200-day average ($4.41).
- 52-week range $3.14–$5.48; today's close sits at 82% of that range, 7.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — GGB ends flat (-0.2%) to $5.17
- Closed at $5.17, -0.19% vs the prior close of $5.18. Day range $5.08–$5.18, opened at $5.10.
- Volume was 8.38M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 12.11M.
- Price is +6.4% vs its 50-day average ($4.86) and +17.4% vs its 200-day average ($4.40).
- 52-week range $3.14–$5.48; today's close sits at 87% of that range, 5.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — GGB rises 0.8% to $5.18, a 52-week high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $5.18, +0.78% vs the prior close of $5.14. Day range $5.10–$5.19, opened at $5.13.
- Volume was 9.57M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 12.20M.
- Price is +6.6% vs its 50-day average ($4.86) and +17.8% vs its 200-day average ($4.40).
- 52-week range $3.14–$5.48; today's close sits at 87% of that range, 5.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — GGB rises 0.4% to $5.14
- Closed at $5.14, +0.39% vs the prior close of $5.12. Day range $5.08–$5.19, opened at $5.13.
- Volume was 7.16M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 12.30M — lighter than usual.
- Price is +5.8% vs its 50-day average ($4.86) and +17.1% vs its 200-day average ($4.39).
- 52-week range $3.13–$5.48; today's close sits at 86% of that range, 6.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — GGB jumps 4.1% to $5.12
- Closed at $5.12, +4.07% vs the prior close of $4.92. Day range $5.01–$5.15, opened at $5.01.
- Volume was 15.95M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 12.15M.
- Price is +5.5% vs its 50-day average ($4.85) and +16.8% vs its 200-day average ($4.38).
- 52-week range $3.13–$5.48; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 6.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — GGB dips 2.0% to $4.92, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $4.92, -1.99% vs the prior close of $5.02. Day range $4.92–$5.12, opened at $5.00.
- Volume was 16.24M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 12.06M.
- Price is +1.5% vs its 50-day average ($4.85) and +12.4% vs its 200-day average ($4.38).
- 52-week range $3.13–$5.48; today's close sits at 76% of that range, 10.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 7, 2026 — GGB dips 2.0% to $5.02
- Closed at $5.02, -1.95% vs the prior close of $5.12. Day range $5.00–$5.09, opened at $5.08.
- Volume was 13.30M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 12.13M.
- Price is +3.5% vs its 50-day average ($4.85) and +14.9% vs its 200-day average ($4.37).
- 52-week range $3.13–$5.48; today's close sits at 80% of that range, 8.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — GGB dips 1.0% to $5.12
- Closed at $5.12, -0.97% vs the prior close of $5.17. Day range $5.06–$5.25, opened at $5.25.
- Volume was 12.72M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 12.10M.
- Price is +5.6% vs its 50-day average ($4.85) and +17.3% vs its 200-day average ($4.36).
- 52-week range $3.13–$5.48; today's close sits at 85% of that range, 6.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — GGB jumps 3.2% to $5.17, a 52-week high on 2.6x normal volume
- Closed at $5.17, +3.19% vs the prior close of $5.01. Day range $5.08–$5.48, opened at $5.43.
- Volume was 30.97M shares, 2.6x its 50-day average of 11.73M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +6.8% vs its 50-day average ($4.84) and +18.7% vs its 200-day average ($4.36).
- 52-week range $3.13–$5.48; today's close sits at 87% of that range, 5.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — GGB jumps 4.2% to $5.01, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $5.01, +4.16% vs the prior close of $4.81. Day range $4.84–$5.04, opened at $4.85.
- Volume was 19.41M shares, 1.7x its 50-day average of 11.74M.
- Price is +3.6% vs its 50-day average ($4.83) and +15.2% vs its 200-day average ($4.35).
- 52-week range $3.11–$5.18; today's close sits at 92% of that range, 3.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
GGB bull case vs bear case (from the data)
- Price is +7.5% vs its 50-day average — short-term trend is up.
- Price is +18.0% vs its 200-day average — above the long-term trend line.
- Insiders made 4 open-market purchases in the last 12 months.
- Insider selling outweighs buying: 21 sales vs 4 open-market buys among the 25 most recent reported insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months).
GGB latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about GGB in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 25, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Johannpeter Claudio sold 85,607 shares at $4.94 (≈$422.90K) on Sep 23, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 21, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Lopes Rafael Gamboa sold 51,800 shares at $5.09 (≈$263.66K) on Sep 17, 2026; now holds 83,399
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 1, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Aug 27, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 14, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Mattiello Marcos Zilles sold 10,387 shares at $5.11 (≈$53.08K) on Jun 8, 2026
- Mattiello Marcos Zilles sold 10,387 shares at $5.11 (≈$53.08K) on Jun 8, 2026
- Mattiello Marcos Zilles sold 10,387 shares at $5.11 (≈$53.08K) on Jun 8, 2026
- Mattiello Marcos Zilles sold 10,387 shares at $5.11 (≈$53.08K) on Jun 8, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 12, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Johannpeter Andre Bier Gerdau sold 99,200 shares at $4.94 (≈$490.05K) on Aug 10, 2026
- Johannpeter Andre Bier Gerdau sold 99,200 shares at $4.94 (≈$490.05K) on Aug 10, 2026
- Johannpeter Andre Bier Gerdau sold 99,200 shares at $4.94 (≈$490.05K) on Aug 10, 2026
- Johannpeter Andre Bier Gerdau sold 99,200 shares at $4.94 (≈$490.05K) on Aug 10, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 10, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Japur Rafael Dorneles sold 10,000 shares at $5.10 (≈$51.00K) on Aug 6, 2026
- Japur Rafael Dorneles sold 10,000 shares at $5.10 (≈$51.00K) on Aug 6, 2026
- Japur Rafael Dorneles sold 10,000 shares at $5.10 (≈$51.00K) on Aug 6, 2026
- Japur Rafael Dorneles sold 10,000 shares at $5.10 (≈$51.00K) on Aug 6, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Jul 21, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Things to know before you trade GGB
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.93% (largest 4.2%).
- Liquidity: about 13.49M shares (≈$70.56M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $5.23 vs a range of $3.14–$5.48 (89% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 21, 2026 ($0.045/share); 3 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 4 open-market buys, 21 sales; latest: Claudio Johannpeter sold 85,607 shares on Sep 23, 2026.
- Latest filings: 6-K Sep 1, 2026; 6-K Aug 6, 2026; 6-K Aug 5, 2026.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills.
GGB market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5.18 | 5.29 | 5.14 | 5.23 | 7.75M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5.11 | 5.16 | 5.00 | 5.13 | 14.19M |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5.09 | 5.16 | 5.00 | 5.02 | 17.73M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5.07 | 5.21 | 5.02 | 5.05 | 16.61M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5.10 | 5.18 | 5.08 | 5.17 | 8.38M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5.13 | 5.19 | 5.10 | 5.18 | 9.57M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5.13 | 5.19 | 5.08 | 5.14 | 7.16M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5.01 | 5.15 | 5.01 | 5.12 | 15.95M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 5.00 | 5.12 | 4.92 | 4.92 | 16.24M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 5.08 | 5.09 | 5.00 | 5.02 | 13.30M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 5.25 | 5.25 | 5.06 | 5.12 | 12.72M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 5.43 | 5.48 | 5.08 | 5.17 | 30.97M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 4.85 | 5.04 | 4.84 | 5.01 | 19.41M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 4.72 | 4.81 | 4.66 | 4.81 | 12.20M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 4.69 | 4.75 | 4.65 | 4.72 | 12.18M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 4.75 | 4.76 | 4.63 | 4.64 | 13.06M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 4.75 | 4.84 | 4.75 | 4.78 | 9.78M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 4.79 | 4.85 | 4.73 | 4.85 | 8.74M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 4.87 | 4.90 | 4.78 | 4.79 | 10.58M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 5.01 | 5.03 | 4.87 | 4.88 | 13.31M |
About Gerdau
Gerdau (GGB) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills”. Its business address is in SAO PAULO, SP. State of incorporation: Brazil. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1073404.
GGB board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| No Form 3/4/5 filings by this group in the last 12 months. | ||
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Cunha Gustavo Werneck Da | CEO and Board Member | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Cesar Obino Da Rosa Peres | Officer | May 22, 2026 |
| Wendel Gomes Da Silva | Officer | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Franca Gustavo Silva De | Officer | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Souza Flavia Dias Da Silva De | Officer | Mar 20, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Claudio Johannpeter | Sale | 85,607 | $4.94 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Claudio Johannpeter | Sale | 85,607 | $4.94 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Claudio Johannpeter | Sale | 85,607 | $4.94 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Claudio Johannpeter | Sale | 85,607 | $4.94 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Rafael Gamboa Lopes | Sale | 51,800 | $5.09 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Rafael Gamboa Lopes | Sale | 51,800 | $5.09 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Rafael Gamboa Lopes | Sale | 51,800 | $5.09 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Rafael Gamboa Lopes | Sale | 51,800 | $5.09 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Andre Bier Gerdau Johannpeter | Sale | 99,200 | $4.94 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Andre Bier Gerdau Johannpeter | Sale | 99,200 | $4.94 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Andre Bier Gerdau Johannpeter | Sale | 99,200 | $4.94 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Andre Bier Gerdau Johannpeter | Sale | 99,200 | $4.94 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Rafael Dorneles Japur | Sale | 10,000 | $5.10 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Rafael Dorneles Japur | Sale | 10,000 | $5.10 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Rafael Dorneles Japur | Sale | 10,000 | $5.10 |
GGB financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No annual XBRL figures available (foreign filers often report on Form 20-F). | ||||
Latest balance sheet: total assets $—, total liabilities $—, cash $—.
GGB earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| No 8-K earnings releases in recent filings. | ||
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