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McCoy Michael Ryan sold $2.9M of AVT

McCoy Michael Ryan (SVP, General Counsel) sold 32,052 shares of AVNET INC (AVT) at $91.10 ($2.92M total) on 2026-08-19.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · McCoy Michael Ryan
Published Aug 21, 2026, 8:25 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$AVT
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$AVT
Relevance
6/10
alphai data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$AVTBearishMed
01

Why it matters

The insider sale provides fresh data for traders assessing AVNET's stock sentiment.

02

Market read

The filing introduces new insider activity that could influence short-term trading decisions on AVT.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming earnings or corporate actions not disclosed yet.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post-filing today

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions and are primary sources of new information.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$AVTBearishMedium confidence
Context

SVP and General Counsel McCoy Michael Ryan sold 32,052 shares of AVNET for $2.9M, reducing his stake to 76,674 shares.

Expected impact

modest downside pressure over the next few days

Evidence & confidence

The sale is sizable for an insider and occurs via open market, suggesting personal liquidity need or lack of confidence.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal impact on the broader technology distribution sector.

Regional

Limited to U.S. markets where AVNET trades.

Global

Low

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be unrelated to company fundamentals; price may remain stable.

Key entities

  • Company
    AVNET INC

    U.S.-listed technology distributor (ticker AVT).

  • Individual
    McCoy Michael Ryan

    SVP, General Counsel of AVNET.

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