Alphabet, Broadcom, CrowdStrike, Costco, SoundHound Insiders Move

Insiders have been trading these 5 stocks: ((GOOG)), ((AVGO)), ((CRWD)), ((COST)) and ((SOUN)). Here is a breakdown of their recent trades and their value.

Alphabet, the parent of Google, saw notable insider activity as SVP and Chief Business Officer Philipp Schindler sold 44,701 shares of Alphabet Class C stock in a single transaction. The sale, valued at $6,604,380, signals a sizable move by a key executive with deep visibility into the company’s global advertising and cloud operations. While insider sales can occur for many personal or financial planning reasons, the sheer dollar amount involved often draws investor attention. Market watchers may keep an eye on subsequent regulatory filings and trading patterns to see whether this sale is an isolated event or part of a broader trend among Alphabet insiders.

Broadcom attracted scrutiny after two high-ranking insiders executed large stock sales, collectively exceeding $43 million. Director Hock Tan sold 100,000 shares of Broadcom stock for a total of $34,564,286, underscoring just how valuable the chip and infrastructure software giant’s shares have become. In a separate move, SVP and Chief Legal Officer & IP Mark David Brazeal sold 25,921 shares, generating $9,126,006 in proceeds. Together, these transactions may prompt investors to assess whether Broadcom’s recent run-up leaves room for further upside, even as insiders are taking significant profits off the table.

CrowdStrike Holdings also featured in recent insider transaction reports, as Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) Anurag Saha sold 836 shares of the cybersecurity firm’s stock. Although smaller in absolute volume than some other insider sales highlighted, the transaction still totaled $398,629, reflecting CrowdStrike’s strong stock price and market positioning in endpoint and cloud security. Accounting executives often have detailed insight into revenue trends and cash flows, so investors sometimes view their trades with particular interest. Still, such sales can simply represent diversification or personal liquidity needs rather than any direct commentary on the company’s prospects.

Costco, the membership warehouse retailer known for its loyal customer base and steady growth, reported an insider sale by Director Javier Polit. Polit sold 2,607 shares of Costco stock in a transaction worth $2,258,385, a notable sum that underscores the premium valuation investors have been willing to pay for Costco’s defensive business model. Directors frequently receive equity as part of their compensation packages, and periodic sales are common as they rebalance their personal portfolios. Nonetheless, investors often track these moves to gauge whether board members are increasing or decreasing their economic exposure to the company over time.

SoundHound AI, Inc Class A stock saw a flurry of insider selling activity involving multiple top executives, drawing particular attention from followers of the AI sector. CSO & SVP of Engineering Majid Emami sold 42,600 shares for $480,102, while CFO Nitesh Sharan sold 60,780 shares for $684,990. Most notably, CEO Keyvan Mohajer executed a much larger sale of 144,326 shares, bringing in $1,626,554. In total, these three transactions represent well over $2.7 million in stock sold by senior leadership. Such clustered selling can fuel debate about valuation and future expectations, even as management may simply be monetizing part of its equity after a period of share price strength.