PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA INC (PACB) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 25 corporate insiders have executed 343 transactions totaling $193.0M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$174.8M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Feb 18, 2026 involved a sale of 14,952 shares valued at $24.4K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for PACB in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for PACB in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for PACB is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 5/100 and a net flow of -$174.8M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA INC (PACB) 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, 25 insiders are actively trading PACB stock, having executed 343 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Michael Hunkapiller (Executive), who has made 126 transactions totaling $160.0M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Farmer Michele | See Remarks | Sale | 14,952 | $1.63 | $24.4K | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | O. Henry Christian | See Remarks | Sale | 140,874 | $1.63 | $229.5K | |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Mark Van Oene | See Remarks | Sale | 55,107 | $1.63 | $89.8K | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Farmer Michele | See Remarks | Sale | 35,215 | $1.58 | $55.5K | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | O. Henry Christian | See Remarks | Sale | 331,793 | $1.58 | $522.9K | Large |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Mark Van Oene | See Remarks | Sale | 129,790 | $1.58 | $204.5K | |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Mark Van Oene | Executive | Sale | 26,836 | $1.31 | $35.2K | |
| Sep 16, 2024 | O. Henry Christian | Executive | Sale | 98,907 | $1.75 | $173.1K | |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Eidel Jeff | Executive | Sale | 26,760 | $1.59 | $42.5K | |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Mark Van Oene | Executive | Sale | 38,011 | $1.66 | $63.1K | |
| Jun 18, 2024 | W. Ericson William | Executive | Award | 22,821 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jun 18, 2024 | S. Livingston Randall | Executive | Award | 22,821 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jun 18, 2024 | W. Meline David | Executive | Award | 17,116 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jun 18, 2024 | F. Milligan John | Executive | Award | 22,821 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Mohr Marshall | Executive | Award | 22,821 | $N/A | $0 |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 146 | $183.9M | 84.4% |
Exercise(M) | 79 | $22.1M | 10.1% |
Purchase(P) | 46 | $9.1M | 4.2% |
Award(A) | 57 | $2.9M | 1.3% |
Other(J) | 12 | $0 | 0.0% |
Gift(G) | 3 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA INC has increased, with 25 insiders executing 343 transactions across all time. Total sales of $183.9M significantly outpace purchases of $9.1M, resulting in a net outflow of $174.8M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.