$SMTC

Cardenuto Rodolpho C sold $878K of SMTC

Cardenuto Rodolpho C sold 5,321 shares of SEMTECH CORP (SMTC) at $165.00 ($0.88M total) on 2026-09-16.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Cardenuto Rodolpho C
Published Sep 18, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC
Analysis
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AlphAI market briefInsider activity
Primary signal
$SMTC
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$SMTC
Relevance
5/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SMTCBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The removal of a director's stake may be interpreted as a negative signal, potentially prompting short sellers.

02

Market read

Insider sales are closely monitored; this director-level sale could affect SMTC's short-term price dynamics.

03

What to watch

No 10b5-1 plan was used; the timing may be coincidental with broader market moves.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 4/10Timing: Filed Sep 18 after the Sep 16 sale

Background

SEC Form 4 filing discloses insider transactions; this is the first public report of the sale.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SMTCBearishMedium confidence
Context

Director Cardenuto Rodolpho C sold 5,321 shares for $877,978, leaving zero holdings after the transaction.

Expected impact

Possible short-term downside as market absorbs the insider sell.

Evidence & confidence

Director-level insider sales are closely watched; a $878K sale eliminating the insider's position is material for a mid-cap like Semtech.

Market effects

May raise concerns for the semiconductor sector if other insiders follow suit.

Limited to US markets where SMTC trades.

Minimal global impact.

Counterpoint

The sale could be unrelated to company outlook, perhaps personal liquidity needs, so price impact may be muted.

Key entities

  • Semtech Corp

    Issuer of the Form 4 filing.

  • Cardenuto Rodolpho C

    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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