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Slocum Jeffrey Shannon sold $566K of HAL

Slocum Jeffrey Shannon (Director, EVP and COO) sold 16,121 shares of HALLIBURTON CO (HAL) at $35.08 ($0.57M total) on 2026-08-18 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Slocum Jeffrey Shannon
Published Aug 19, 2026, 7:21 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Aug 19, 2026, 7:32 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
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Neutral
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
4/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HALNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed sale is modest and likely reflects a pre‑arranged 10b5‑1 plan rather than new information about company fundamentals.

02

Market read

Minor relevance; may cause slight price dip but unlikely to drive significant trading activity.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming contract announcements could offset any negative sentiment.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: filed today

Background

Form 4 disclosures provide the first public notice of insider transactions.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HALNeutralMedium confidence
Context

Director and COO Jeffrey Shannon sold 16,121 shares for $565,573 via a Form 4 filing.

Expected impact

Limited short-term impact; may cause slight downward pressure.

Evidence & confidence

Sale amount is under $1M, typical for routine 10b5‑1 plans; market reaction likely muted.

Market effects

Sector

Energy services sector may see minor scrutiny of insider activity.

Regional

U.S. oilfield services market; no broader regional effect.

Global

Limited global relevance.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Sale could be purely portfolio rebalancing; no bearish implication.

Key entities

  • Individual
    Jeffrey Shannon

    Director, EVP and COO of Halliburton

  • Company
    Halliburton Co.

    U.S. oilfield services provider

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Full insider trading history

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