Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 24 corporate insiders have executed 257 transactions totaling $12.9M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$9.3M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Dec 18, 2025 involved a transaction of 14,749 shares valued at $0.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for AQMS in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for AQMS in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for AQMS is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 14/100 and a net flow of -$9.3M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 24 insiders are actively trading AQMS stock, having executed 257 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Stephen Cotton (Executive), who has made 55 transactions totaling $5.7M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Cotton Stephen | Executive | Award | 14,749 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Cotton Stephen | Executive | Payment | 6,247 | $5.46 | $34.1K | |
| Nov 20, 2025 | West Eric | Executive | Payment | 720 | $9.80 | $7.1K | |
| Oct 13, 2025 | West Eric | Executive | Award | 12,224 | $9.58 | $117.1K | |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Cotton Stephen | Executive | Award | 33,320 | $9.58 | $319.2K | |
| Oct 13, 2025 | S. Taecker Benjamin | Executive | Award | 10,132 | $9.58 | $97.1K | |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Cotton Stephen | Executive | Award | 11,250 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Cotton Stephen | Executive | Payment | 4,765 | $4.12 | $19.6K | |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Cotton Stephen | Executive | Payment | 1,920 | $3.68 | $7.1K | |
| Aug 20, 2025 | S. Taecker Benjamin | Executive | Payment | 564 | $3.68 | $2.1K | |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Cotton Stephen | Executive | Award | 46,824 | $3.95 | $185.0K | |
| Aug 19, 2025 | S. Taecker Benjamin | Executive | Award | 14,238 | $3.95 | $56.2K | |
| Aug 19, 2025 | West Eric | Executive | Award | 17,179 | $3.95 | $67.9K | |
| Jul 1, 2025 | S. Taecker Benjamin | Executive | Payment | 3,043 | $0.49 | $1.5K | |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Cotton Stephen | Executive | Payment | 9,301 | $0.49 | $4.6K |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 42 | $11.1M | 64.7% |
Purchase(P) | 67 | $1.8M | 10.3% |
Payment(F) | 27 | $1.5M | 8.9% |
Award(A) | 106 | $1.5M | 8.5% |
Exercise(M) | 5 | $695.3K | 4.0% |
Disposition(D) | 9 | $598.4K | 3.5% |
Gift(G) | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at Aqua Metals, Inc. has increased, with 24 insiders executing 257 transactions across all time. Total sales of $11.1M significantly outpace purchases of $1.8M, resulting in a net outflow of $9.3M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.