NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO INC (NOV) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 34 corporate insiders have executed 827 transactions totaling $216.4M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$211.0M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Feb 23, 2026 involved a transaction of 1,259 shares valued at $25.5K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for NOV in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for NOV in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for NOV is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 1/100 and a net flow of -$211.0M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO INC (NOV) 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, 34 insiders are actively trading NOV stock, having executed 827 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Merrill A. Miller Jr (Executive), who has made 51 transactions totaling $124.5M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | B. Livingston Scott | See Remarks | Payment | 1,259 | $20.28 | $25.5K | |
| Feb 23, 2026 | W. Rovig Joseph | President - Energy Equipment | Payment | 2,864 | $20.28 | $58.1K | |
| Feb 23, 2026 | A. Bayardo Jose | Chairman, President, and CEO | Payment | 4,220 | $20.28 | $85.6K | C-Suite |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Lynn Novak Christy | VP, Corp. Controller, CAO | Payment | 3,843 | $20.28 | $77.9K | |
| Feb 23, 2026 | C. Reed Rodney | Senior VP and CFO | Payment | 2,035 | $20.28 | $41.3K | C-Suite |
| Feb 23, 2026 | L. Weinstock Craig | Sr. VP. & Gen. Counsel | Payment | 2,562 | $20.28 | $52.0K | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | L. Weinstock Craig | Sr. VP. & Gen. Counsel | Payment | 5,838 | $20.24 | $118.2K | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | A. Bayardo Jose | Chairman, President, and CEO | Payment | 9,615 | $20.24 | $194.6K | C-Suite |
| Feb 19, 2026 | B. Livingston Scott | See Remarks | Payment | 3,188 | $20.24 | $64.5K | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | W. Rovig Joseph | President - Energy Equipment | Payment | 6,525 | $20.24 | $132.1K | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Lynn Novak Christy | VP, Corp. Controller, CAO | Payment | 6,568 | $20.24 | $132.9K | |
| Feb 19, 2026 | C. Reed Rodney | Senior VP and CFO | Payment | 3,477 | $20.24 | $70.4K | C-Suite |
| Feb 18, 2026 | C. Reed Rodney | Senior VP and CFO | Award | 32,391 | $N/A | $0 | C-Suite |
| Feb 18, 2026 | B. Livingston Scott | See Remarks | Award | 28,014 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Lynn Novak Christy | VP, Corp. Controller, CAO | Award | 27,139 | $N/A | $0 |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 159 | $213.7M | 59.6% |
Exercise(M) | 131 | $103.4M | 28.8% |
Payment(F) | 200 | $36.1M | 10.1% |
Purchase(P) | 20 | $2.7M | 0.7% |
Disposition(D) | 17 | $2.0M | 0.5% |
Award(A) | 278 | $412.4K | 0.1% |
Discretionary(I) | 1 | $136.8K | 0.0% |
Other(J) | 2 | $1.2K | 0.0% |
Gift(G) | 19 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO INC has increased, with 34 insiders executing 827 transactions across all time. Total sales of $213.7M significantly outpace purchases of $2.7M, resulting in a net outflow of $211.0M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.