WESTAR ENERGY INC /KS (WR) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 27 corporate insiders have executed 803 transactions totaling $23.3M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$22.9M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Jun 4, 2018 involved a transaction of 54,568 shares valued at $3.0M.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for WR in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for WR in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for WR is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 1/100 and a net flow of -$22.9M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at WESTAR ENERGY INC /KS (WR) 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, 27 insiders are actively trading WR stock, having executed 803 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Mark A. Ruelle (Executive), who has made 82 transactions totaling $31.5M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2018 | Aj Lawrence Sandra | Executive | Disposition | 54,568 | $55.08 | $3.0M | Large |
| Jun 4, 2018 | A. Edwards Roy | Executive | Disposition | 3,574 | $55.08 | $196.9K | |
| Jun 4, 2018 | A. Edwards Roy | Executive | Disposition | 112,246 | $55.08 | $6.2M | Large |
| Jun 4, 2018 | D. Irick Larry | Executive | Disposition | 76,358 | $55.08 | $4.2M | Large |
| Jun 4, 2018 | D. Irick Larry | Executive | Payment | 427 | $55.08 | $23.5K | |
| Jun 4, 2018 | D. Irick Larry | Executive | Payment | 87 | $55.89 | $4.9K | |
| Jun 4, 2018 | D. Irick Larry | Executive | Payment | 15,373 | $55.89 | $859.2K | Large |
| Jun 4, 2018 | D. Irick Larry | Executive | Award | 20,572 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jun 4, 2018 | Q. Chandler Charles IV | Executive | Disposition | 5,767 | $55.08 | $317.6K | |
| Jun 4, 2018 | Q. Chandler Charles IV | Executive | Disposition | 91,138 | $55.08 | $5.0M | Large |
| Jun 4, 2018 | D. Somma Anthony | Executive | Payment | 24,082 | $55.89 | $1.3M | Large |
| Jun 4, 2018 | D. Somma Anthony | Executive | Award | 30,683 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jun 4, 2018 | D. Somma Anthony | Executive | Award | 16,566 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jun 4, 2018 | D. Somma Anthony | Executive | Disposition | 74,011 | $55.08 | $4.1M | Large |
| Jun 4, 2018 | H. Carter Mollie | Executive | Disposition | 83,405 | $55.08 | $4.6M | Large |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Disposition(D) | 24 | $59.7M | 51.9% |
Payment(F) | 206 | $32.0M | 27.8% |
Sale(S) | 111 | $23.1M | 20.1% |
Purchase(P) | 6 | $208.6K | 0.2% |
Discretionary(I) | 2 | $85.9K | 0.1% |
Award(A) | 350 | $0 | 0.0% |
Gift(G) | 104 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at WESTAR ENERGY INC /KS has increased, with 27 insiders executing 803 transactions across all time. Total sales of $23.1M significantly outpace purchases of $208.6K, resulting in a net outflow of $22.9M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.