QUEST SOFTWARE INC (QSFT) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 13 corporate insiders have executed 482 transactions totaling $90.5M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$90.5M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Sep 27, 2012 involved a transaction of 1,360,109 shares valued at $38.1M.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for QSFT in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for QSFT in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for QSFT is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 0/100 and a net flow of -$90.5M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at QUEST SOFTWARE INC (QSFT) 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, 13 insiders are actively trading QSFT stock, having executed 482 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Vincent C. Smith (Executive), who has made 215 transactions totaling $859.2M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2012 | C. Smith Vincent | Executive | Disposition | 1,360,109 | $28.00 | $38.1M | Large |
| Sep 27, 2012 | C. Smith Vincent | Executive | Disposition | 901,491 | $28.00 | $25.2M | Large |
| Sep 27, 2012 | C. Smith Vincent | Executive | Disposition | 25,667,062 | $28.00 | $718.7M | Large |
| Sep 27, 2012 | C. Smith Vincent | Executive | Disposition | 355,749 | $28.00 | $10.0M | Large |
| Sep 27, 2012 | C. Smith Vincent | Executive | Disposition | 153,440 | $28.00 | $4.3M | Large |
| Sep 27, 2012 | F. Garn Douglas | Executive | Disposition | 18,762 | $28.00 | $525.3K | Large |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Reasoner Scott | Executive | Disposition | 2,967 | $28.00 | $83.1K | |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Sallaberry Paul | Executive | Disposition | 4,212 | $28.00 | $117.9K | |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Dickson Steve | Executive | Disposition | 14,043 | $28.00 | $393.2K | |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Klausmeyer Kevin | Executive | Disposition | 3,400 | $28.00 | $95.2K | |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Davidson Scott | Executive | Disposition | 15,515 | $28.00 | $434.4K | |
| Sep 26, 2012 | C. Smith Vincent | Executive | Gift | 266,811 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Sep 26, 2012 | C. Smith Vincent | Executive | Gift | 55,413 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Sep 12, 2012 | C. Smith Vincent | Executive | Gift | 1,788 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Sep 7, 2012 | C. Smith Vincent | Executive | Gift | 4,830 | $N/A | $0 |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Disposition(D) | 11 | $797.9M | 84.9% |
Sale(S) | 337 | $90.5M | 9.6% |
Exercise(M) | 75 | $35.1M | 3.7% |
Payment(F) | 36 | $15.9M | 1.7% |
Gift(G) | 7 | $0 | 0.0% |
Award(A) | 11 | $0 | 0.0% |
Other(J) | 2 | $0 | 0.0% |
Conversion(C) | 3 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at QUEST SOFTWARE INC has increased, with 13 insiders executing 482 transactions across all time. Total sales of $90.5M significantly outpace purchases of $0, resulting in a net outflow of $90.5M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.