CEO Scott Bender Sells $6.79M in Cactus, Inc. Stock Amidst Ongoing Insider Distribution
WHD sits 46% above its 52-week low of $33.2.
Summary
Cactus, Inc. CEO and Chairman Scott Bender sold over $6.79 million worth of Class A Common Stock in open market transactions, continuing a pattern of insider distribution.
Key Events · Ownership and Investor Activity · WHD
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CEO Sells Substantial Stake
Cactus, Inc. Chairman and CEO Scott Bender disposed of 136,037 shares of Class A Common Stock in open market transactions.
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$6.79 Million in Sales
The total value of the shares sold by the CEO amounted to approximately $6.79 million.
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Continues Insider Distribution
These sales contribute to an ongoing pattern of insider stock distribution within the company, following a recent Form 144 filing for intent to sell.
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Reduced Direct Holdings
Post-transaction, Scott Bender's direct ownership decreased to 106,801 shares.
Analysis · WHD · Energy & Transportation
This Form 4 reports significant open market sales by Scott Bender, the Chairman and CEO of Cactus, Inc. The disposition of approximately $6.79 million in Class A Common Stock between March 6th and March 10th, 2026, is a notable transaction by a key executive. This activity follows a Form 144 filing on March 6th by an affiliated entity indicating an intent to sell, and aligns with a broader pattern of insider distribution observed over the past 90 days. While such sales can be for personal liquidity, a substantial open market sale by the top executive can signal a lack of conviction or a move to diversify holdings. Investors should consider this in the context of the company's recent 10-K, which reported a decline in full-year revenue and net income.
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At the time of this filing, WHD was trading at $48.56 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.9B. The 52-week trading range was $33.20 to $59.25. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.