Exxon, Cisco, Moderna, Home Depot, McDonald’s Insider Shake-Up

Insiders have been trading these 5 stocks: ((XOM)), ((CSCO)), ((MRNA)), ((HD)) and ((MCD)). Here is a breakdown of their recent trades and their value.

Exxon Mobil investors watched a notable wave of insider selling as VP – Corp Strategic Planning Darrin L Talley offloaded a total of 6,000 shares in two sizable transactions. In the first deal, Talley sold 3,000 shares of Exxon Mobil stock for $356,250, followed by another sale of 3,000 shares worth $351,570. Together, these transactions amount to $707,820 in stock sales, potentially signaling profit-taking or portfolio rebalancing at senior levels and giving shareholders a closer look at how key executives are managing their exposure to Exxon Mobil.

Cisco Systems also saw heavy insider activity, with two directors trimming their positions in large blocks. Director Kristina Johnson sold 13,481 shares of Cisco Systems stock, generating proceeds of $1,039,789, while Director Michael Capellas sold an even larger tranche of 27,000 shares for $2,084,771. In total, insiders sold 40,481 Cisco shares for a combined value of $3,124,560, a significant sum that may draw attention from investors tracking governance and insider sentiment at the networking giant.

At Moderna, insider movement was more concentrated but still significant, centered on a single director transaction. Director Noubar Afeyan sold 23,853 shares of Moderna stock, with the sale valued at $703,186. While this represents just one transaction, the sale of 23,853 shares at a total of $703,186 offers a window into how a key board member is managing their stake in the biotechnology company, which remains in the spotlight due to its role in mRNA-based therapeutics and vaccines.

Home Depot’s insider activity came from the technology leadership ranks, as EVP & CIO Angie Brown unloaded a substantial portion of stock in a single move. Brown sold 1,946 shares of Home Depot stock for a total sale value of $695,947. The transaction, though smaller in share count than some others, stands out due to the high dollar value and the seniority of the EVP & CIO role, giving investors an additional data point as they evaluate insider confidence in the home improvement retailer’s ongoing performance.

McDonald’s featured multiple executive-level sales, spreading insider activity across its legal and marketing leadership. EVP, CLO Desiree Ralls-Morrison sold 2,486 shares of McDonald’s stock in a transaction worth $795,520, while EVP – Global CMO Edith Morgan Flatley sold 658 shares for $207,270. Combined, these insiders sold 3,144 McDonald’s shares for a total value of $1,002,790, a notable series of sales that may be interpreted as routine diversification or a signal worth monitoring by investors focused on corporate insiders at the fast-food giant.