Appian, Pearson, and More Stocks See Action From Activist Investors -- Barrons.com

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Increases in Holdings

Appian $(APPN)$

Fivespan Partners increased its stake in the cloud computing platform to 2,630,907 shares. Fivespan Partners did so through the purchase of 1,255,907 Appian shares from Jan. 2 through Jan. 27 at per share prices ranging from $28 to $33.98.

Following the latest purchases, Fivespan Partners continues to own 3.6% of Appian's outstanding stock. Shares of Appian have lost about 23.5% of their value in 2026.

Pearson $(PSO)$

Cevian Capital II raised its stake in the global digital learning company to 105,662,875 shares. Cevian Capital did so through the purchase of 7,776,519 Pearson shares from Jan. 19 through Jan. 30 at per share prices ranging from $12.75 to $13.28.

Following the latest purchases, Cevian Capital continues to own 16.6% of Pearson's outstanding stock. Shares of Pearson have lost roughly 10.4% in value in 2026.

Decreases in Holdings

Bel Fuse (BELFB)

Gamco Investors lowered its stake in the electronic components manufacturer to 123,600 shares. Gamco Investors did so through the sale of 14,988 Bel Fuse shares from Dec. 9, 2025, through Jan. 27, 2026, at per share prices ranging from $145.78 to $191.20.

Following the latest sales, Gamco Investors continues to own 5.8% of Bel Fuse's outstanding stock. Shares of Bel Fuse have gained approximately 22.5% in value in 2026.

Cimpress $(CMPR)$

Spruce House Investment Management reduced its stake in the printing services company to 1,483,239 shares. Spruce House did so through the sale of 113,925 Cimpress shares from Dec. 4 through Dec. 5 at per share prices ranging from $71.42 to $72.20.

Following the latest sales, Spruce House continues to own 6.1% of Cimpress' outstanding stock. Shares of Cimpress have gained approximately 14.1% in value since the beginning of this year.

DHT Holdings $(DHT)$

BW Group lowered its stake in the crude-oil tanker company to 15,261,181 shares. BW Group did so through the sale of 1.6 million DHT Holdings shares from Jan. 8 through Jan. 28 at per share prices ranging from $13.07 to $13.94.

Following the latest sales, BW Group continues to own 9.5% of DHT Holdings' outstanding stock. Shares of DHT Holdings have gained roughly 18.7% in value since the beginning of this year.

Green Dot (GDOT)

Steel Partners reduced its stake in the financial technology company to 3,138,532 shares. Steel Partners did so through the sale of 634,468 Green Dot shares from Jan. 7 through Jan. 28 at per share prices ranging from $12.17 to $12.85.

Following the latest sales, Steel Partners continues to own 5.7% of Green Dot's outstanding stock. Shares of Green Dot have lost roughly 4% in value since the beginning of this year.

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Increases in Holdings

Appian (APPN)

Fivespan Partners increased its stake in the cloud computing platform to 2,630,907 shares. Fivespan Partners did so through the purchase of 1,255,907 Appian shares from Jan. 2 through Jan. 27 at per share prices ranging from $28 to $33.98.

Following the latest purchases, Fivespan Partners continues to own 3.6% of Appian's outstanding stock. Shares of Appian have lost about 23.5% of their value in 2026.

Pearson (PSO)

Cevian Capital II raised its stake in the global digital learning company to 105,662,875 shares. Cevian Capital did so through the purchase of 7,776,519 Pearson shares from Jan. 19 through Jan. 30 at per share prices ranging from $12.75 to $13.28.

Following the latest purchases, Cevian Capital continues to own 16.6% of Pearson's outstanding stock. Shares of Pearson have lost roughly 10.4% in value in 2026.

Decreases in Holdings

Bel Fuse (BELFB)

Gamco Investors lowered its stake in the electronic components manufacturer to 123,600 shares. Gamco Investors did so through the sale of 14,988 Bel Fuse shares from Dec. 9, 2025, through Jan. 27, 2026, at per share prices ranging from $145.78 to $191.20.

Following the latest sales, Gamco Investors continues to own 5.8% of Bel Fuse's outstanding stock. Shares of Bel Fuse have gained approximately 22.5% in value in 2026.

Cimpress (CMPR)

Spruce House Investment Management reduced its stake in the printing services company to 1,483,239 shares. Spruce House did so through the sale of 113,925 Cimpress shares from Dec. 4 through Dec. 5 at per share prices ranging from $71.42 to $72.20.

Following the latest sales, Spruce House continues to own 6.1% of Cimpress' outstanding stock. Shares of Cimpress have gained approximately 14.1% in value since the beginning of this year.

DHT Holdings (DHT)

BW Group lowered its stake in the crude-oil tanker company to 15,261,181 shares. BW Group did so through the sale of 1.6 million DHT Holdings shares from Jan. 8 through Jan. 28 at per share prices ranging from $13.07 to $13.94.

Following the latest sales, BW Group continues to own 9.5% of DHT Holdings' outstanding stock. Shares of DHT Holdings have gained roughly 18.7% in value since the beginning of this year.

Green Dot (GDOT)

Steel Partners reduced its stake in the financial technology company to 3,138,532 shares. Steel Partners did so through the sale of 634,468 Green Dot shares from Jan. 7 through Jan. 28 at per share prices ranging from $12.17 to $12.85.

Following the latest sales, Steel Partners continues to own 5.7% of Green Dot's outstanding stock. Shares of Green Dot have lost roughly 4% in value since the beginning of this year.

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February 06, 2026 19:33 ET (00:33 GMT)

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