Insider Trading February 17, 2026

NVR Director Sells $1.58M in Stock as Company Posts Strong Q4 2025 Results

Director Ross Susan Williamson completed a stock sale and option exercise the same day; NVR reported EPS of $121.54, topping estimates and prompting analyst price-target increases.

By Leila Farooq NVR
NVR Director Sells $1.58M in Stock as Company Posts Strong Q4 2025 Results
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NVR Inc. director Ross Susan Williamson sold shares worth $1.58 million and exercised stock options on February 13, 2026. The company reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings per share of $121.54, well above analyst projections, and received positive analyst reactions including higher price targets and reiterated Buy ratings.

Key Points

  • Director Ross Susan Williamson sold 200 NVR shares and exercised options for 200 shares on February 13, 2026; she now owns 386 shares and 238 options - sectors impacted: corporate governance, financial markets.
  • NVR reported Q4 2025 EPS of $121.54, surpassing BTIG’s $105.07 estimate and the $105.91 consensus - sectors impacted: homebuilding and construction.
  • Analysts responded favorably: BTIG reiterated Buy with a $9,022 price target and BofA raised its price target to $8,600 (from $8,400), both maintaining Buy ratings - sectors impacted: equity research and investment banking.

Transaction details

On February 13, 2026, Ross Susan Williamson, a director at NVR Inc. (NYSE: NVR), sold 200 shares of the company's common stock for a total of $7,922.06 and in aggregate for $1.58 million. On the same date Williamson exercised options to acquire 200 shares at an exercise price of $1,700, representing a total option value of $340,000.

Following these actions, Williamson directly holds 386 shares of NVR common stock and retains 238 stock options.


Quarterly performance and analyst response

NVR reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings per share of $121.54, a result that exceeded several analyst forecasts. BTIG had estimated EPS at $105.07 while the consensus forecast was $105.91. The company attributed the outperformance to robust revenue growth in its primary homebuilding operations and disciplined management of selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Analysts reacted positively to the results. BTIG reiterated a Buy rating on NVR and maintained a price target of $9,022. BofA Securities raised its price target to $8,600 from $8,400 while retaining a Buy rating. Separately, BTIG initiated coverage on NVR with a Buy rating, noting the company’s strategic deployment of its production facility network and its land bank. BTIG highlighted that the operating approach has produced high returns on equity and delivered shareholder value over time.


Context and implications

The insider transaction and the earnings release together provide insight into both individual director activity and the company’s recent financial momentum. The details of Williamson’s sale and option exercise are a matter of public record and the company’s fourth-quarter performance has drawn supportive commentary from major brokerages.

Takeaway

Investors will likely note the combination of a sizeable director sale and the company’s strong quarterly results, alongside analyst endorsements and higher price targets. The data points in this report are limited to the described transactions, ownership amounts, the reported EPS figure, and the analyst actions stated above.

Risks

  • Insider selling can introduce uncertainty about individual liquidity decisions, which may be noted by market participants - impacted sectors: financial markets.
  • Future earnings may not replicate the fourth-quarter 2025 result if revenue growth or SG&A control weakens, introducing performance risk for the homebuilding sector - impacted sectors: homebuilding, real estate.
  • Analyst views and price targets can change over time; current positive ratings and targets could be revised if company fundamentals or market conditions shift - impacted sectors: equity research and investment banking.

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