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Insider Trades: Nike Sees More CEO Buys, Aehr Sold on 300% GainSubmitted by Leo Miller. Date Posted: 4/20/2026. 
Key Points
- Gains keep compounding for AEHR in 2026, and insiders are taking advantage.
- CEO insiders at NKE keep buying as the stock craters.
- The company that helped SMR rise to fame has nearly exited the small nuclear stock.
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Insiders are making moves in one top-performing artificial intelligence (AI) stock and two high-profile names that have seen massive drawdowns. This includes multiple CEOs buying what is arguably the world’s most recognized name in the apparel industry. Below are the positive and negative signals these trades provide investors. Up Over 300%, Aehr Insiders Increase Sales to $23 MillionAehr Test Systems (NASDAQ: AEHR) has been one of the market's hottest stocks in 2026, delivering massive gains. Shares are up more than 300% year-to-date, making Aehr the third-best performing stock in the Russell 3000 Index, which tracks roughly 98% of the U.S. public equity market. The rally has been fueled by strong demand for the company’s AI semiconductor testing solutions.
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However, insider sales have surged alongside the stock. In Q2, insiders sold about $23 million worth of Aehr stock, after insider sales had not exceeded $600,000 in any of the prior three quarters. Importantly, it appears none of these sales were executed under predetermined 10b5-1 plans; a very small number were attributed to tax payments triggered by the vesting of restricted stock units. That suggests the vast majority of these sales were discretionary, a notable negative signal for Aehr’s outlook. Still, many sellers continue to hold large positions: Rhea Posedel and Howard Slayen, for example, still own more than 400,000 and 150,000 shares, respectively. With Aehr’s rapid appreciation, insiders appear to be both locking in gains and retaining significant stakes. Elliott Hill and Tim Cook Combine for $2 Million in Nike BuysAs Nike (NYSE: NKE) shares continue to fall, top executives are adding to their positions. Near the end of 2025, Nike CEO Elliott Hill bought about $1 million of Nike stock, after the shares had declined roughly 55% since the end of 2023. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook, who serves on Nike’s board, also purchased $2.95 million in Nike shares. Those purchases were made at prices between $59 and $61 per share. Since then, Nike has fallen further, down more than 25% in 2026. In response, Hill and Cook each spent an additional $1 million on Nike stock in April, buying at prices near $42 per share. Insiders John Rogers Jr. and Robert Swan also bought in April, spending about $673,000 combined. Swan joins Hill and Cook in increasing his stake since December 2025. These purchases are bullish signals: Hill, Cook and Swan are demonstrating conviction by adding to positions after absorbing significant paper losses. Still, their earlier buys underscore that following insider purchases can carry substantial short-term risk. Fluor’s Position in NuScale Nears Its EndSmall modular nuclear reactor company NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) has been hit hard, sliding more than 65% since late October 2025. In its November earnings report, NuScale posted a loss of $1.85 per share versus analysts’ expected loss of $0.11. The company recorded a $148.5 million payment to ENTRA1 under a Partnership Milestone Agreement (PMA) to fund the development of a 6-gigawatt reactor project with the Tennessee Valley Authority. The stock subsequently fell for eight straight sessions, dropping more than 40%. Fluor (NYSE: FLR) has continued reducing its stake in NuScale under a predetermined agreement between the firms; Fluor was NuScale’s primary early financial backer. In April, Fluor sold roughly $312 million worth of NuScale stock, trimming its position by about 66% from 40 million to 13.5 million shares. Notably, Fluor’s remaining 13.5 million shares equal the size of a single April sale, indicating the company has nearly liquidated its stake. A full exit, which could happen soon, would remove a technical overhang on SMR. While that may be positive, it does not guarantee a dramatic recovery for the stock. Analysts Remain Somewhat Optimistic on Nike Amid Earnings SlumpNike’s steep decline makes it a notable watcher going forward. Despite shares falling sharply after its latest earnings report, Wall Street analysts remain broadly constructive. The MarketBeat consensus price target for Nike is near $62, while the average of targets updated after its April earnings is roughly $57 — still implying a little more than 20% upside from current levels. |
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