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Analog Devices (ADI) EVP and CFO Puccio Richard C Jr Sells 2,683

Analog Devices (ADI) EVP and CFO Richard Puccio sold 2,683 shares at $374.56 each, totaling $1,004,944. He now owns 54,177.376 shares. This follows a year of insider selling, with 40 sales and no buys. GuruFocus values ADI at $326.93, calling it modestly overvalued at current levels. The company has a market cap of $181.48 billion and operates in semiconductor and industrial sectors.

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Published Aug 27, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
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Bearish
medium confidence
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Relevance
4/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ADIBearishLow
01

Why it matters

While the CFO's sale adds to a pattern of insider reductions, the company's valuation remains premium, suggesting limited upside at current levels.

02

Market read

Insider sale news is a modest catalyst for ADI, warranting caution but not a decisive trade trigger.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming product launches or contract wins not mentioned could offset selling pressure.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: post-market Aug 26, 2026

Background

Analog Devices is a leading analog and mixed-signal semiconductor maker with a market cap of ~$181B.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ADIBearishMedium confidence
Context

CFO Puccio Richard C Jr sold 2,683 shares at $374.56 on Aug 26, 2026, reducing his stake to 54,177 shares.

Expected impact

Modest short-term price drag; investors may trim positions or hold off new buys.

Evidence & confidence

CFO insider sales are material for a large-cap semiconductor; the sale size (~$1M) is modest but aligns with a broader insider-selling trend.

Market effects

Sector

Highlights continued insider skepticism in the semiconductor sector, may prompt peers to watch insider activity.

Regional

Limited to U.S. markets; no broader regional effect.

Global

Minimal global impact; primarily relevant to ADI investors.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Insider sales may be personal liquidity needs; the stock's strong fundamentals could still support upside.

Key entities

  • company
    Analog Devices Inc

    US-listed semiconductor manufacturer (ticker ADI).

  • executive
    Puccio Richard C Jr

    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Analog Devices.

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