Shares of Loar Holdings Inc (LOAR) tumbled 8.59% in Tuesday's trading session, following the company's announcement of a secondary public offering. The aerospace and defense component manufacturer revealed plans for certain stockholders to sell 9 million shares of common stock in an underwritten public offering.

The sharp decline in Loar's stock price reflects investors' concerns about potential share dilution and the implications of significant insider selling. Secondary offerings often lead to downward pressure on stock prices as they increase the supply of shares in the market. Moreover, large-scale selling by existing shareholders can be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects.

While the proceeds from this offering will go to the selling stockholders rather than the company itself, the market's reaction highlights the sensitivity of Loar's stock to changes in its capital structure and insider transactions. As the offering progresses, investors will likely keep a close eye on the pricing details and any statements from the company regarding its growth strategy and financial outlook.