Venoco, Inc. (VQ) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 18 corporate insiders have executed 425 transactions totaling $55.4M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$38.8M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Oct 3, 2012 involved a transaction of 39,830 shares valued at $497.9K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for VQ in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for VQ in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for VQ is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 15/100 and a net flow of -$38.8M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at Venoco, Inc. (VQ) 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, 18 insiders are actively trading VQ stock, having executed 425 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Trust Marquez (Executive), who has made 53 transactions totaling $384.1M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2012 | S. Walker Richard | Executive | Disposition | 39,830 | $12.50 | $497.9K | |
| Oct 3, 2012 | S. Walker Richard | Executive | Disposition | 13,171 | $12.50 | $164.6K | |
| Oct 3, 2012 | Depuy Mark | Executive | Disposition | 25,000 | $12.50 | $312.5K | |
| Oct 3, 2012 | Lucas Donna | Executive | Disposition | 39,830 | $12.50 | $497.9K | |
| Oct 3, 2012 | Lucas Donna | Executive | Disposition | 2,921 | $12.50 | $36.5K | |
| Oct 3, 2012 | Marquez Trust | Executive | Disposition | 990,550 | $12.50 | $12.4M | Large |
| Oct 3, 2012 | Marquez Trust | Executive | Other | 29,187,553 | $12.50 | $364.8M | Large |
| Oct 3, 2012 | W. Scoggins Myles | Executive | Disposition | 39,830 | $12.50 | $497.9K | |
| Oct 3, 2012 | W. Scoggins Myles | Executive | Disposition | 10,671 | $12.50 | $133.4K | |
| Oct 3, 2012 | J. Griggs Douglas | Executive | Disposition | 9,976 | $12.50 | $124.7K | |
| Oct 3, 2012 | J. Griggs Douglas | Executive | Disposition | 40,404 | $12.50 | $505.1K | Large |
| Oct 3, 2012 | L. Reed Joel | Executive | Disposition | 39,830 | $12.50 | $497.9K | |
| Oct 3, 2012 | L. Reed Joel | Executive | Disposition | 16,421 | $12.50 | $205.3K | |
| Oct 3, 2012 | A. Snell Mark | Executive | Disposition | 39,830 | $12.50 | $497.9K | |
| Oct 3, 2012 | A. Snell Mark | Executive | Disposition | 3,269 | $12.50 | $40.9K |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Other(J) | 1 | $364.8M | 81.8% |
Sale(S) | 185 | $47.1M | 10.6% |
Disposition(D) | 33 | $22.4M | 5.0% |
Purchase(P) | 147 | $8.3M | 1.9% |
Exercise(M) | 18 | $3.2M | 0.7% |
Award(A) | 40 | $0 | 0.0% |
Gift(G) | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at Venoco, Inc. has increased, with 18 insiders executing 425 transactions across all time. Total sales of $47.1M significantly outpace purchases of $8.3M, resulting in a net outflow of $38.8M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.