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CEO of IES Holdings (NASDAQ: IESC) sells 7,000 common shares

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IES Holdings, Inc. President and CEO Matthew J. Simmes reported open-market sales of a total of 7,000 shares of IES Holdings common stock. The sales occurred on May 5, 2026 across multiple trades, with reported prices generally in the mid‑$650s per share. Footnotes indicate several transactions were executed at weighted average prices, reflecting numerous individual trades within narrow price ranges between $654.85 and $661.87, while another block was sold at $662.33 per share. Following these sales, Simmes continues to hold a direct ownership position in IES Holdings common stock.

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Insider Simmes Matthew J
Role President and CEO
Sold 7,000 shs ($4.61M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 730 $655.41 $478K
Sale Common Stock 1,587 $656.48 $1.04M
Sale Common Stock 1,322 $657.49 $869K
Sale Common Stock 1,195 $658.52 $787K
Sale Common Stock 731 $659.92 $482K
Sale Common Stock 797 $660.70 $527K
Sale Common Stock 570 $661.68 $377K
Sale Common Stock 28 $662.33 $19K
Sale Common Stock 40 $665.15 $27K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 92,845 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $654.85 to $655.77, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide IES Holdings, Inc. (the "Issuer"), any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $656.00 to $656.96, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $657.05 to $657.93 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $658.13 to $659.06, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $659.24 to $660.22, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $660.28 to $661.23, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $661.32 to $661.87, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. These shares were sold in multiple transactions each at a price of $662.33. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold in each separate transaction described in this footnote.
Shares sold 7,000 shares Total common stock sold on May 5, 2026
Highest reported sale price $665.15 per share Open-market sale price for 40 shares
Sale at single fixed price $662.33 per share Multiple transactions each at this price
Lowest price range bound $654.85 per share Lower end of a weighted-average range in footnote
Upper range bound in footnotes $661.87 per share Highest price within weighted-average ranges
Number of sale transactions 9 transactions Non-derivative open-market sales on May 5, 2026
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
transaction code financial
""transaction_code": "S""
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Simmes Matthew J
(Last)(First)(Middle)
13131 DAIRY ASHFORD ROAD
SUITE 500
(Street)
SUGAR LAND TEXAS 77478
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
IES Holdings, Inc. [ IESC ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/05/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/05/2026S730D$655.41(1)92,845D
Common Stock05/05/2026S1,587D$656.48(2)91,258D
Common Stock05/05/2026S1,322D$657.49(3)89,936D
Common Stock05/05/2026S1,195D$658.52(4)88,741D
Common Stock05/05/2026S731D$659.92(5)88,010D
Common Stock05/05/2026S797D$660.7(6)87,213D
Common Stock05/05/2026S570D$661.68(7)86,643D
Common Stock05/05/2026S28D$662.33(8)86,615D
Common Stock05/05/2026S40D$665.1586,575D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $654.85 to $655.77, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide IES Holdings, Inc. (the "Issuer"), any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $656.00 to $656.96, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
3. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $657.05 to $657.93 inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
4. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $658.13 to $659.06, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
5. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $659.24 to $660.22, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
6. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $660.28 to $661.23, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
7. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $661.32 to $661.87, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
8. These shares were sold in multiple transactions each at a price of $662.33. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold in each separate transaction described in this footnote.
Remarks:
/s/ Mary K. Newman, Attorney-in-Fact05/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did IES Holdings (IESC) CEO Matthew Simmes report in this Form 4?

Matthew J. Simmes reported open-market sales of 7,000 shares of IES Holdings common stock. The trades occurred on May 5, 2026, at prices generally in the mid-$650s per share, and he still holds a direct ownership stake after these transactions.

How many IES Holdings (IESC) shares did the CEO sell and at what prices?

The CEO sold 7,000 shares of IES Holdings common stock in multiple transactions. Reported prices ranged from weighted averages within $654.85–$661.87 per share and a separate block at $662.33, reflecting several individual trades inside those narrow price bands.

Were Matthew Simmes’ IES Holdings (IESC) share sales open-market transactions?

Yes. Each transaction is coded “S” and described as an open-market sale of common stock. The filing shows nine separate non-derivative sales entries, all involving IES Holdings common shares traded on May 5, 2026, at various prices around the mid-$650s level.

Does the IES Holdings (IESC) CEO still own shares after these reported sales?

Yes. The Form 4 shows that Matthew J. Simmes continues to hold IES Holdings common stock directly after the 7,000-share sale. Individual line items include share balances following each transaction, indicating an ongoing direct ownership position rather than a complete exit.

What do the weighted average price footnotes mean in the IES Holdings (IESC) Form 4?

The footnotes explain that several reported prices are weighted averages for many small trades executed that day. Actual individual trade prices fell within specified ranges, such as $654.85–$655.77 or $660.28–$661.23, and full breakdowns are available upon request to the issuer or SEC staff.