$SMTC

Walsh Paul V Jr sold $68K of SMTC

Walsh Paul V Jr sold 500 shares of SEMTECH CORP (SMTC) at $135.48 on 2026-08-19 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Walsh Paul V Jr
Published Aug 21, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Aug 21, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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AlphAI market briefInsider activity
Primary signal
$SMTC
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$SMTC
Relevance
2/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SMTCBearishLow
01

Why it matters

A small director sale, unlikely to move the stock significantly.

02

Market read

Routine insider sale with limited trading relevance.

03

What to watch

Director's 10b5-1 plan may mask timing considerations.

Relevance 2/10Novelty 3/10Timing: filing date 2026-08-21

Background

Form 4 filing discloses insider transactions required by SEC regulations.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SMTCBearishMedium confidence
Context

Director Paul V Jr sold 500 shares for $67,740 via a 10b5-1 plan, reducing his stake to 27,100 shares.

Expected impact

Potential short-term downward pressure, likely limited to a few cents.

Evidence & confidence

The sale amount is modest relative to market cap and follows a pre‑arranged plan, so impact is expected to be minimal.

Market effects

No broader sector impact; typical insider transaction.

Limited to US equity market, no regional effect.

Negligible.

Counterpoint

The sale could be routine liquidity need, not a negative signal.

Key entities

  • Semtech Corp

    US‑listed semiconductor company (ticker SMTC).

  • Paul V Jr Walsh

    Director of Semtech who sold shares.

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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