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BURKE MICHAEL K sold $105K of CWST

BURKE MICHAEL K sold 1,100 shares of CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC (CWST) at $95.26 ($0.10M total) on 2026-09-03.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · BURKE MICHAEL K
Published Sep 3, 2026, 8:29 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Sep 3, 2026, 11:13 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$CWST
Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
$CWST
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 does not suggest a shift in company fundamentals.

02

Market read

Routine insider sale with limited trading relevance.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming corporate actions or financing needs not disclosed.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: today

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; traders watch for material changes in insider holdings.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CWSTNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Director Michael Burke sold 1,100 shares of Casella Waste Systems for $104,786, reducing his stake to 13,641 shares.

Expected impact

No material price impact expected.

Evidence & confidence

The sale size (~$105k) is small relative to market cap and typical insider trading volumes, and no other catalyst is present.

Market effects

Sector

None; waste management sector unchanged.

Regional

None; transaction is company‑specific.

Global

None; limited to CWST shareholders.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Even small insider sales can signal concerns; monitor for further disposals.

Key entities

  • Company
    Casella Waste Systems Inc.

    US‑listed waste management firm (ticker CWST).

  • Insider
    Michael Burke

    Director of CWST who sold shares.

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Full insider trading history

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