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Williams David Lyle Jr. sold $1.6M of FET

Williams David Lyle Jr. (EVP, CFO) sold 20,068 shares of FORUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (FET) at an average of $78.13 ($78.09–$81.08, $1.57M total) across 3 trades on 2026-08-20.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Williams David Lyle Jr.
Published Aug 21, 2026, 8:05 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to alphai Aug 21, 2026, 8:35 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
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Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
6/10
alphai data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$FETBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The transaction reduces the insider's stake to 123,181 shares, representing a modest ownership level.

02

Market read

Insider sell of this magnitude may influence short‑term price dynamics, especially in a low‑float stock.

03

What to watch

Potential tax planning or pre‑planned liquidity event not disclosed.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 5/10Timing: post‑market 2026‑08‑20

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; a CFO sale of over $1M is material for investors tracking insider sentiment.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$FETBearishMedium confidence
Context

CFO Williams David Lyle Jr. sold 20,068 shares of Forum Energy Technologies for $1.57M on 2026-08-20.

Expected impact

Possible modest downward pressure over the next few days.

Evidence & confidence

Insider sale size relative to holdings (~15%) is notable, but no accompanying corporate event.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal; reflects only company‑specific insider activity.

Regional

None

Global

None

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be a routine diversification rather than a negative signal.

Key entities

  • Company
    Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.

    U.S. listed energy technology firm (ticker FET).

  • Individual
    Williams David Lyle Jr.

    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Forum Energy Technologies.

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Full insider trading history

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