MKS INSTRUMENTS INC (MKSI) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 35 corporate insiders have executed 1032 transactions totaling $409.2M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$408.1M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Feb 20, 2026 involved a sale of 4,254 shares valued at $1.1M.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for MKSI in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for MKSI in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for MKSI is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 0/100 and a net flow of -$408.1M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at MKS INSTRUMENTS INC (MKSI) 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, 35 insiders are actively trading MKSI stock, having executed 1032 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Group VI Cayman, L.l.c. Tc (Executive), who has made 1 transactions totaling $172.3M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | Flaherty Burke Kathleen | EVP, GC & Secretary | Sale | 4,254 | $250.00 | $1.1M | Large |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Edward Williams John | EVP & GM, PSD | Sale | 2,042.63 | $256.41 | $523.7K | Large |
| Feb 20, 2026 | F. Moloney Jacqueline | Executive | Sale | 829 | $247.55 | $205.2K | |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Flaherty Burke Kathleen | EVP, GC & Secretary | Award | 7,008.63 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Edward Williams John | EVP & GM, PSD | Award | 2,973.36 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Alan Schreiner James | EVP & COO | Award | 5,226.76 | $N/A | $0 | C-Suite |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Philip Henry David | EVP, Global Str Mktg & GM, MSD | Award | 5,521.95 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Robert Taranto Eric | EVP & GM, VSD | Award | 3,504.31 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Mora Elizabeth | Executive | Sale | 300 | $158.81 | $47.6K | |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Mayampurath Ramakumar | Executive | Option Exercise | 8,295 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Mayampurath Ramakumar | Executive | Payment | 2,628 | $142.74 | $375.1K | |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Tseng-chung Lee John | Executive | Option Exercise | 352 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Tseng-chung Lee John | Executive | Payment | 2,003 | $143.71 | $287.9K | |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Tseng-chung Lee John | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,651 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Flaherty Burke Kathleen | Executive | Option Exercise | 158 | $N/A | $0 |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 264 | $408.6M | 88.4% |
Payment(F) | 165 | $50.0M | 10.8% |
Exercise(M) | 456 | $2.8M | 0.6% |
Purchase(P) | 13 | $530.3K | 0.1% |
Disposition(D) | 3 | $400.2K | 0.1% |
Award(A) | 105 | $127.1K | 0.0% |
Small Acquisition(L) | 1 | $1.4K | 0.0% |
Gift(G) | 25 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at MKS INSTRUMENTS INC has increased, with 35 insiders executing 1032 transactions across all time. Total sales of $408.6M significantly outpace purchases of $530.3K, resulting in a net outflow of $408.1M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.