Patel Rahul G. sold $240K of SYNA

Patel Rahul G. (See remarks below) sold 2,276 shares of SYNAPTICS Inc (SYNA) at $105.39 ($0.24M total) on 2026-08-19 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Patel Rahul G.
Published Aug 19, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$SYNA
Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
$SYNA
Relevance
3/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SYNANeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed sale is modest and pre‑arranged, suggesting limited immediate market impact.

02

Market read

Routine insider sale with low trading relevance.

03

What to watch

The 10b5-1 plan may be routine tax planning rather than a reaction to company fundamentals.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 4/10Timing: 2026-08-19 (same‑day filing)

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; traders monitor them for potential signals.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SYNANeutralHigh confidence
Context

Officer/director Patel Rahul G. sold 2,276 shares of Synaptics for $239,867 via a 10b5-1 plan on 2026-08-19.

Expected impact

No significant impact; price may stay flat.

Evidence & confidence

The sale size (~$240k) is small relative to market cap and follows a pre‑arranged plan, indicating no urgent information.

Market effects

No broader sector impact; typical insider sale in the technology hardware space.

Limited to US markets where Synaptics trades.

Minimal global relevance.

Counterpoint

If insiders are reducing stakes, it could signal concerns about future performance.

Key entities

  • Synaptics Inc.

    US‑listed provider of human interface solutions.

  • Patel Rahul G.

    Officer and director of Synaptics.

Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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