Walsh Paul V Jr 4

What Happened Paul V. Walsh Jr, a director of Semtech Corporation (SMTC), sold 500 shares of company stock in an open-market transaction on June 24, 2026. The shares were disposed at $164.99 per share for a total transaction value of $82,495. This was a sale (not a purchase); sales by insiders can be routine and do not necessarily indicate a change in company outlook.

Key Details

• Transaction date and price: 2026-06-24, 500 shares sold at $164.99 each.
• Total value: $82,495.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the information provided in this summary / filing excerpt.
• Method/code: Open-market sale (SEC transaction code S).
• Footnote: Transaction was made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Walsh on July 9, 2025 — trades under 10b5-1 plans are pre-scheduled and can limit conclusions about insider sentiment.
• Filing timeliness: Form 4 was filed on 2026-06-26 (within the typical two-business-day window), so it appears timely.

Context Insider sales are common and can be driven by diversification, tax planning, or pre-set plans (like 10b5-1). Because this sale was executed under a 10b5-1 plan, it may have been pre-arranged and should be interpreted with caution; purchases are generally a stronger signal of insider confidence than isolated sales.