Ducommun CFO Sells $1.97M in Open Market Shares Amidst Broader Dispositions
Summary
Ducommun's CFO, Suman B. Mookerji, sold nearly $2 million in common stock in an open market transaction, alongside additional dispositions for tax withholding, following recent awards and option exercises.
Key Events
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CFO Sells Shares
Suman B. Mookerji, Sr. V.P., C.F.O., sold 14,709 shares of common stock in an open market transaction for $1,974,094.89 at an average price of $134.21 per share on March 4, 2026.
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Tax-Related Dispositions
An additional 12,242 shares, valued at $1,694,544.04, were disposed of to cover tax withholding obligations related to vested awards on March 4-5, 2026.
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Option Exercise and Awards
These dispositions followed the exercise of options to acquire 9,400 shares for $198,575 and the grant of 17,676 performance stock units on March 4-5, 2026.
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Net Reduction in Holdings
The combined transactions resulted in a net reduction of the CFO's direct holdings, with total dispositions (open market sale and tax withholding) amounting to $3,668,638.93.
Analysis
This significant disposition by the CFO, including a direct open market sale, occurs shortly after the company reported record Q4 and full-year 2025 revenue and gross margins, alongside a net loss due to a litigation settlement. The sale by a key executive, following recent Form 144 filings by a director, could be interpreted as a move to diversify holdings or a signal of caution despite operational strengths. Investors should monitor further insider activity for a clearer trend.
At the time of this filing, DCO was trading at $128.91 on NYSE in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.9B. The 52-week trading range was $51.76 to $140.02. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.