EverHint — Insider Trading Radar: January 08, 2026

Insider trading filings on January 08, 2026, revealed a diverse range of transactions across multiple sectors, with 18 Form 4 filings covering eight companies. Activity spanned from a major shareholder completely exiting a position in an AI technology firm to director purchases and routine executive compensation awards. Notable transactions included a $1.08 million sale at an AI visual sensing company, multiple equity retention awards ahead of a CEO succession, and a director purchase at a commercial real estate finance trust.

The day's filings highlight both strategic exits and confidence-building purchases, with transaction values ranging from small sales to six-figure equity movements. Below, we examine the most significant transactions and what they may signal about these companies.

Notable Insider Transactions

Odysight.ai Inc. (ODYS) - AI-Powered Visual Sensing

Transaction Details:

• Insider: Y.D. More Investments Ltd — 10% Owner
• Transaction Type: Sale
• Shares: 323,443 shares at $3.33
• Total Value: $1,077,065
• Filing Date: January 08, 2026
• Transaction Date: January 06, 2026
• Ownership After: 0 shares (complete exit)

Recent Developments:

• January 05, 2026 - Odysight.ai announced the website posting of a CEO Letter to Shareholders, providing an update on the company's AI-powered visual sensing and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) technologies (GlobeNewsWire).
• January 02, 2026 - The same major shareholder sold 8,980 shares on December 29th, indicating a pattern of position reduction (Defense World).

Context:
This transaction represents a complete exit by Y.D. More Investments Ltd, a 10% owner, following a series of sales. The shareholder disposed of their entire remaining position at $3.33 per share. The timing coincides with the CEO's shareholder letter, though the sale occurred the day after. A second, smaller transaction of 650 shares was also filed on January 05 at $3.26. Major shareholder exits may signal various factors including portfolio rebalancing, liquidity needs, or changing investment thesis.

Amplify Energy Corp. (AMPY) - $177.28M Market Cap

Transaction Details:

• Insiders: Three officers - Daniel Furbee, Eric M. Willis, and Anthony William Lopez
• Transaction Type: F-InKind (Tax Payment in Shares) and M-Exempt (Option Exercise)
• Total F-InKind Value: Approximately $204,740
• Filing Date: January 08, 2026
• Transaction Date: January 06, 2026

Recent Developments:

• December 31, 2025 - Amplify Energy announced the closing of an amended revolving credit facility, enhancing its financial flexibility (GlobeNewsWire).
• December 29, 2025 - The company closed the sale of its Oklahoma assets, completing a previously announced divestiture (GlobeNewsWire).

Context:
Three officers executed coordinated transactions involving option exercises (M-Exempt) paired with F-InKind dispositions to cover tax obligations. Daniel Furbee's transactions were the largest at $109,122 in shares used for taxes. These are routine transactions that typically occur when restricted stock vests or options are exercised. The timing follows significant corporate events including asset divestiture and refinancing, suggesting potential restructuring of executive compensation. F-InKind transactions are administratively required and generally considered neutral signals.

Lument Finance Trust, Inc. (LFT) - $68.06M Market Cap

Transaction Details:

• Insider: Walter C. Keenan — Director
• Transaction Type: Purchase
• Shares: 25,000 shares at $1.46
• Total Value: $36,448
• Filing Date: January 08, 2026
• Transaction Date: December 30, 2025
• Ownership After: 197,116 shares

Recent Developments:

• December 23, 2025 - The same director purchased 9,205 shares on December 19th, indicating continued accumulation (Defense World).
• December 11, 2025 - Lument Finance Trust declared quarterly cash dividends for common and preferred stock (PRNewsWire).
• December 10, 2025 - The company closed a $664 million Commercial Real Estate CLO, strengthening its capital position (PRNewsWire).

Context:
Director Keenan has been actively accumulating shares, with this purchase representing his second significant buy within two weeks. The director now holds 197,116 shares following this $36,448 purchase at $1.46 per share. The purchases follow positive corporate developments including a major CLO closing and dividend declaration. Director purchases, especially when repeated, often signal confidence in the company's prospects. The accumulation pattern during year-end suggests strategic positioning.

Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (KEQU) - $106.77M Market Cap

Transaction Details:

• Insider: Thomas David Hull III — President & CEO
• Transaction Type: Sale
• Shares: 2,177 shares at $37.50
• Total Value: $81,638
• Filing Date: January 08, 2026
• Transaction Date: January 07, 2026
• Ownership After: 33,000 shares

Recent Developments:

• January 02, 2026 - The CEO previously sold 884 shares on December 29th at an undisclosed price (Defense World).

Context:
The CEO sold 2,177 shares at $37.50, reducing but maintaining a substantial position of 33,000 shares. This follows a previous sale of 884 shares on December 29th, indicating a pattern of modest position reduction. The sales represent a relatively small percentage of the CEO's total holdings. Executive sales can be driven by personal financial planning, diversification, or tax obligations rather than company outlook. The transaction occurred on January 07, with filing the following day, meeting SEC requirements.

Symbotic Inc. (SYM) - $42.04B Market Cap

Transaction Details:

• Insider: Todd Krasnow — Director
• Transaction Type: Sale
• Shares: 52 shares at $69.87
• Total Value: $3,633
• Filing Date: January 08, 2026
• Transaction Date: January 05, 2026
• Ownership After: 0 shares

Recent Developments:

• January 08, 2026 - Symbotic insider William Boyd III sold 5,115 shares at $63.80 on January 2nd (Defense World).
• January 06, 2026 - Symbotic stock stood at $70.45, marking a +2.67% increase, outperforming broader market returns (Zacks Investment Research).
• January 04, 2026 - Symbotic was named among the top 10 large-cap gainers for the week of December 29 - January 2 (Benzinga).
• December 31, 2025 - The Motley Fool highlighted AI stocks including discussion of AI-driven automation plays (The Motley Fool).

Context:
Director Krasnow sold his remaining 52 shares at $69.87, completely exiting his direct holdings. This minimal transaction value of $3,633 appears to be a minor administrative sale. The timing follows a strong week for Symbotic, with the stock among top large-cap gainers. The company continues to attract attention as an AI-powered warehouse automation play. Small director sales are common and typically don't carry significant signaling value, especially when the dollar amounts are modest.

Transcat, Inc. (TRNS) - $561.44M Market Cap

Transaction Details:

• Insiders: Four executives received equity retention awards
• Transaction Type: Award (A-Award)
• Total Shares Awarded: 47,370 shares across four executives
• Filing Date: January 08, 2026
• Transaction Date: January 06, 2026

Recent Developments:

• January 08, 2026 - Transcat announced executive equity retention awards ahead of CEO succession planned for FY2026 (Business Wire).

Context:
Transcat granted retention awards to four key executives totaling 47,370 shares as the company prepares for CEO succession in fiscal year 2026. The largest awards went to CFO Thomas L. Barbato (19,772 shares) and COO Michael W. West (12,028 shares), with additional grants to the SVP of Human Resources and CIO. Retention awards are designed to incentivize key executives to remain through leadership transitions. These grants are routine compensation actions, neither bullish nor bearish signals, but rather administrative measures to ensure executive stability during organizational change.

Full Transaction Table

Market Themes

January 08's filings present a mixed picture of insider sentiment across market caps and sectors:

Major Shareholder Exit: The most significant transaction was Y.D. More Investments Ltd's complete exit from Odysight.ai ($1.08M), following a pattern of sales. Major shareholder exits warrant attention as they may reflect changing investment theses, though they can also result from fund redemptions or portfolio rebalancing requirements.

Executive Retention Focus: Transcat's equity retention awards reflect proactive succession planning, a prudent governance practice during leadership transitions. These awards are designed to maintain executive continuity and are typically viewed as neutral administrative actions.

Director Confidence: Lument Finance Trust's director made his second purchase in two weeks, accumulating shares following positive corporate developments. Repeated director purchases often signal confidence, particularly when made with personal funds at market prices.

Routine Tax Transactions: Amplify Energy's multiple F-InKind transactions represent routine tax withholdings on equity compensation. These are mandatory dispositions required when restricted stock vests or options are exercised, carrying minimal signaling value.

Sales vs. Purchases: The day saw more sales activity than purchases in terms of dollar value, though much of the sale activity came from a single major shareholder exit and routine tax-related dispositions. The notable purchase at LFT stands out as a positive signal.

Sector Distribution: Activity spanned energy (AMPY), technology (ODYS, SYM), financial services (LFT, CHMG, GBFH), laboratory equipment (KEQU), and industrial services (TRNS), indicating broad-based routine insider activity rather than sector-specific trends.

How to Interpret Insider Trading

Insider trading activity provides a window into how corporate leaders view their companies, but interpretation requires context:

Form 4 Requirements: Corporate insiders—including officers, directors, and 10% shareholders—must file Form 4 with the SEC within two business days of any transaction in company securities. These filings provide transparency into insider actions but don't always signal future stock performance.

Purchase vs. Sale Context: Insider purchases typically draw more attention as they represent personal capital deployment and potential confidence. Insiders buy for one reason—they believe the stock is undervalued. Sales, however, are more ambiguous. Executives sell for many reasons: diversification, tax planning, personal expenses, estate planning, or exercising options. Sale context matters significantly.

Transaction Types Matter: Not all transactions carry equal weight. Purchases (P) with personal funds are generally bullish signals. Awards (A) are compensation, neither bullish nor bearish. Tax payments (F) are mandatory. Option exercises (M) are often paired with sales. Sales (S) require the most context—size relative to holdings, frequency, and timing relative to corporate events.

Patterns Over Single Transactions: Multiple insiders buying simultaneously carries more weight than a single transaction. Repeated purchases by the same insider over time can signal sustained confidence. Conversely, multiple insiders selling concurrently may warrant attention.

Size and Timing: A CEO purchasing $1 million of stock with personal funds sends a stronger signal than selling $50,000 for tax obligations. Purchases during market weakness or following earnings reports can be particularly meaningful. Sales immediately before negative news are scrutinized by regulators.

This Analysis is Informational: Insider trading data is one of many inputs for research. It should not be the sole basis for investment decisions. Market conditions, company fundamentals, industry trends, and individual financial circumstances all matter. This report presents facts about transactions, not recommendations about stocks.

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