nLIGHT's CEO Sold Nearly 25,000 Shares for $1.9 Million. Here's What That Means for Investors.
Written by Robert Izquierdo for The Motley Fool -> CEO Scott Keeney sold 24,990 shares in open-market trades over June 3 and June 4, 2026, for a total transaction value of ~$1.89 million using a weighted average price of around $75.81 per share. All shares sold were held direct
CEO Scott Keeney sold 24,990 shares in open-market trades over June 3 and June 4, 2026, for a total transaction value of ~$1.89 million using a weighted average price of around $75.81 per share.
All shares sold were held directly by the insider, with no indirect or derivative security participation; indirect holdings remain via the Keeney Family Revocable Trust.
Transaction size was well below recent-period sell trade averages, reflecting a reduced share base after net sales of over 1.34 million shares since August 2023.
On June 3 and June 4, 2026, Scott H. Keeney, President and CEO of nLIGHT (NASDAQ:LASR) , executed the sale of 24,990 shares of common stock in multiple open-market transactions valued at approximately $1.89 million, as disclosed in an SEC Form 4 filing .
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average reported price ($75.81); post-transaction value based on trade date closing price .
* 1-year performance is calculated using June 4, 2026 as the reference date.
nLIGHT is a technology company specializing in advanced laser solutions, with a focus on high-performance semiconductor and fiber lasers. The company leverages proprietary technology to address demanding applications in industrial and defense markets, supporting both OEM customers and end users.
nLIGHT CEO Scott Keeney’s sale of company stock on June 3 and June 4, 2026 came at a time when shares had gone on a spectacular run. The stock reached a multi-year high of $86.95 on May 8, due to strong business performance. Even so, Keeney’s transactions are not a cause for investor concern.
