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BURKE MICHAEL K sold $102K of CWST

BURKE MICHAEL K sold 1,100 shares of CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC (CWST) at $92.99 ($0.10M total) on 2026-08-26.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · BURKE MICHAEL K
Published Aug 26, 2026, 8:45 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Aug 26, 2026, 9:05 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$CWST
Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
4/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CWSTNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed sale is modest and unlikely to move the stock materially.

02

Market read

Provides transparency on insider holdings; minimal trading relevance.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming corporate actions not disclosed.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: filing date Aug 26 2026

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; director sales are monitored for signals.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CWSTNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Director Michael Burke sold 1,100 shares for $102,289 on Aug 26, 2026, reducing his stake to 14,741 shares.

Expected impact

Potential slight downward pressure, but likely negligible.

Evidence & confidence

Sale size is modest relative to float and does not indicate material concerns.

Market effects

Sector

None significant for waste management sector.

Regional

No regional effect.

Global

Limited to CWST investors.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Insider sell could be routine rebalancing, not a red flag.

Key entities

  • Director
    Michael Burke

    Director of Casella Waste Systems Inc.

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