AXT INC (AXTI) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 15 corporate insiders have executed 472 transactions totaling $23.5M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$22.9M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Feb 18, 2026 involved a transaction of 75,718 shares valued at $0.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for AXTI in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for AXTI in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for AXTI is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 1/100 and a net flow of -$22.9M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at AXT INC (AXTI) 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, 15 insiders are actively trading AXTI stock, having executed 472 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Morris S. Young (Executive), who has made 186 transactions totaling $17.7M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | L. Fischer Gary | CFO | Award | 75,718 | $N/A | $0 | C-Suite |
| Feb 18, 2026 | S. Young Morris | Executive | Award | 218,170 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 9, 2025 | S. Young Morris | Executive | Gift | 7,800 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 9, 2025 | C. Chang David | Executive | Sale | 25,000 | $14.84 | $371.0K | |
| Dec 8, 2025 | S. Young Morris | Executive | Sale | 37,160 | $12.46 | $463.0K | |
| Dec 4, 2025 | S. Young Morris | Executive | Option Exercise | 32,680 | $3.06 | $100.0K | |
| Dec 4, 2025 | S. Young Morris | Executive | Option Exercise | 17,331 | $5.77 | $100.0K | |
| Dec 4, 2025 | S. Young Morris | Executive | Option Exercise | 19,193 | $5.21 | $100.0K | |
| Dec 4, 2025 | S. Young Morris | Executive | Sale | 35,000 | $12.05 | $421.8K | |
| Dec 2, 2025 | C. Chang David | Executive | Sale | 25,000 | $12.33 | $308.3K | |
| Nov 28, 2025 | C. Chang David | Executive | Sale | 25,000 | $10.72 | $268.0K | |
| Nov 21, 2025 | S. Young Morris | Executive | Gift | 12,000 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Nov 21, 2025 | S. Young Morris | Executive | Gift | 3,000 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Nov 17, 2025 | S. Young Morris | Executive | Sale | 33,130 | $10.40 | $344.6K | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | S. Young Morris | Executive | Option Exercise | 70,000 | $5.21 | $364.7K |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 208 | $23.2M | 75.0% |
Exercise(M) | 79 | $6.4M | 20.6% |
Award(A) | 139 | $929.6K | 3.0% |
Purchase(P) | 21 | $315.1K | 1.0% |
Gift(G) | 16 | $71.1K | 0.2% |
Disposition(D) | 1 | $35.0K | 0.1% |
Other(J) | 8 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at AXT INC has increased, with 15 insiders executing 472 transactions across all time. Total sales of $23.2M significantly outpace purchases of $315.1K, resulting in a net outflow of $22.9M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.