AIP Arteris, Inc.
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Executive Summary
Three Arteris insiders sold a total of $2.94M in open-market sales within days of the company reporting strong Q1 2026 earnings (+39% YoY revenue) and raising full-year guidance. The selling includes the CEO and a 10% owner, with total sales representing ~0.2% of market cap — notable but not alarming in isolation. The cluster is amplified by the proximity to the earnings release and the CEO's concurrent retirement announcement, which introduces leadership transition risk.
Key Financial Metrics
Actionable Insight
The CEO's sale alongside the 10% owner's identical sale on the same day, just after a strong earnings beat, is the key signal. While the dollar amount is modest relative to market cap, the pattern suggests insiders are taking advantage of the post-earnings price strength. Monitor for additional insider filings in the next 30 days and for any CFO succession announcement. The stock's recent volatility (T+20 alpha -6.32% on prior calls) warrants caution.
Key Facts
- CEO K. Charles Janac sold 70,000 shares for $2.18M on May 8, 2026
- 10% owner Bayview Legacy, LLC sold 70,000 shares for $2.18M on May 8, 2026
- Two directors sold 25,000 shares combined for $751K on May 5, 2026
- Total insider sales of $2.94M represent ~0.2% of Arteris' $1.5B market cap
- Sales occurred 4 days after Q1 2026 earnings beat (revenue $22.9M, +39% YoY) and raised FY2026 guidance
- CFO Nick Hawkins announced retirement effective Aug 31, 2026, citing family illness
- Prior 30-day insider activity: 10 sells totaling $8.3M
Financial Impact
Insider sales of $2.94M, ~0.2% of market cap
Risk Factors
- CEO sale may signal peak valuation sentiment after 39% YoY revenue growth
- CFO retirement creates leadership uncertainty during a growth phase
- Continued insider selling pattern (10 sells for $8.3M in prior 30 days) could pressure sentiment
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 SEC document filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | cluster-AIP-1778620421584 |
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Jun 5, 2026
4d ago
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Insider Cluster
| $35.84 awaiting T+1 | awaiting T+1 | — | $35.26 (−1.62%) |
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Jun 3, 2026
6d ago
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Insider Cluster
| $37.19 $34.28 | ▲ +7.82% | ▲ +5.25% | $35.26 (+5.19%) |
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Jun 3, 2026
6d ago
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Insider Cluster
| $37.19 $34.28 | ▲ +7.82% | ▲ +5.25% | $35.26 (+5.19%) |
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Jun 3, 2026
6d ago
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Insider Cluster
| $37.19 $34.28 | ▲ +7.82% | ▲ +5.23% | $35.26 (+5.19%) |
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May 16, 2026
25d ago
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Insider Cluster
| $35.90 $36.28 | ▲ +1.06% | ▲ +0.61% | $35.26 (−1.78%) |
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May 16, 2026
25d ago
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Insider Cluster
| $33.29 $34.39 | ▲ +3.30% | ▲ +3.95% | $35.26 (+5.92%) |
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May 15, 2026
25d ago
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| $33.29 $34.39 | ▼ −3.30% | ▼ −3.95% | $35.26 (−5.92%) |
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May 12, 2026
28d ago
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8-K
| $35.55 $35.55 | · 0.00% | ▲ +0.00% | $35.26 (−0.82%) |
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May 8, 2026
4w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $31.86 $33.13 | ▲ +3.99% | ▲ +3.75% | $35.26 (+10.67%) |
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May 5, 2026
5w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $30.13 $31.41 | ▲ +4.25% | ▲ +2.86% | $35.26 (+17.03%) |
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