Transaction details
Director Oliver David R Jr. sold 200 shares of AMERICAN SUPERCONDUCTOR CORP (NASDAQ: AMSC) on February 24, 2026. The shares were sold at $34.10 each, producing gross proceeds of $6,820. At the time of the report the stock was trading at $34.64.
Shareholding after sale and regulatory notice
Following the disposition, Oliver directly holds 60,707 shares of the company’s common stock. The sale was disclosed in a Form 4 filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Context on stock performance
The company’s shares are trading well below their 52-week high of $70.49. The article notes a difficult six-month stretch that included a 34% decline in the share price.
Stated reason for the sale
The Form 4 filing states that the reported sales were executed by the reporting person for tax planning purposes.
Valuation note
According to InvestingPro analysis cited in the filing summary, AMSC currently appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value. The same note indicates there are 13 additional ProTips available to subscribers of that service.
Recent financial results
American Superconductor reported third-quarter results for fiscal year 2025 that included earnings per share of $2.81, materially above the expected $0.15. The company’s EPS outperformance represents a 1773.33% surprise relative to the consensus figure cited. Revenue for the quarter reached $74 million, which the report states both exceeded expectations and represented a 20% increase from the same quarter a year earlier.
Market and analyst reaction
The article notes that analysts from multiple firms took note of the quarter’s results and that some adjusted their outlooks on the company. It also states the earnings report has drawn investor attention and reflects a strong market response during the reporting period.
Summary
A director sale of 200 AMSC shares for $6,820 was reported on Form 4. The transaction occurred against a backdrop of a notable quarterly earnings beat and ongoing share-price weakness relative to the 52-week high. Valuation commentary from InvestingPro is cited as indicating AMSC is currently overvalued relative to its Fair Value.