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ROBOTTI ROBERT sold $925K of TDW (indirect holdings)

ROBOTTI ROBERT sold 10,300 indirectly-held shares of TIDEWATER INC (TDW) at $89.85 ($0.93M total) across 2 trades on 2026-09-16.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · ROBOTTI ROBERT
Published Sep 17, 2026, 7:11 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
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Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
5/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$TDWBearishLow
01

Why it matters

Provides fresh data on insider activity for Tidewater Inc.

02

Market read

Small insider sale with limited price impact.

03

What to watch

Holding after sale remains over 2.2 million shares, indicating continued commitment.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 4/10Timing: post‑market 2026‑09‑16

Background

Form 4 filing discloses insider transactions required by SEC.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$TDWBearishMedium confidence
Context

Director Robert Robotti sold 10,300 shares of Tidewater Inc for $925,448.82 on 2026-09-16.

Expected impact

Likely negligible to slight dip in short term.

Evidence & confidence

Sale size is under $1M and represents a tiny fraction of total holdings; market impact limited.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal effect on offshore drilling sector.

Regional

No regional impact.

Global

Insignificant.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale may signal insider confidence if the director is reallocating capital, not a lack of faith.

Key entities

  • Director
    Robert Robotti

    Director of Tidewater Inc who sold shares.

  • Company
    Tidewater Inc

    Offshore drilling and marine transportation company.

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Full insider trading history

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