Insider Trading February 6, 2026

Snap-on SVP Sells $3.08M in Shares, Exercises Options for Additional 8,000 Shares

Timothy L. Chambers' February transactions come as Snap-on posts mixed Q4 2025 results and trades near its fair value

By Hana Yamamoto SNA
Snap-on SVP Sells $3.08M in Shares, Exercises Options for Additional 8,000 Shares
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Snap-on Senior Vice President Timothy L. Chambers sold 7,999 shares of company stock on February 4, 2026, realizing $3,081,009 in proceeds, and on the same day exercised options to acquire 8,000 shares for $1,104,240. The trades were disclosed in a Form 4 filing. The company recently reported mixed fourth-quarter 2025 results, with an EPS beat but a slight revenue shortfall and concerns around operating margin contraction. Snap-on's balance sheet and profit metrics remain strong, and InvestingPro analysis indicates the shares trade close to fair value.

Key Points

  • SVP Timothy L. Chambers sold 7,999 shares on February 4, 2026, for $3,081,009 in proceeds, at prices ranging $384.8254 to $385.6287.
  • Chambers exercised options to buy 8,000 shares at $138.03 per share on the same day, costing $1,104,240; he now directly owns 19,480.4179 shares.
  • Snap-on reported mixed Q4 2025 results: EPS of $4.94 beat the $4.93 estimate, while revenue of $1.23 billion missed the $1.24 billion forecast; the company has a $19.2 billion market cap and 51.7% gross margins.

Transactions disclosed

Senior Vice President Timothy L. Chambers executed two separate sales on February 4, 2026, disposing of a combined 7,999 shares of Snap-on common stock for total proceeds of $3,081,009. The two transactions were executed at prices between $384.8254 and $385.6287 per share. Those trades occurred near the stock's 52-week high of $388.96, while the shares are currently quoted at $369.34.

Option exercise

On the same date, Chambers exercised options to purchase 8,000 shares of Snap-on common stock at an exercise price of $138.03 per share, representing a total cost of $1,104,240 for the acquired shares. Both the sales and the option exercise were reported in a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Ownership and company metrics

After these reported moves, Chambers is listed as directly owning 19,480.4179 shares of Snap-on. The company itself is described as having a market capitalization of $19.2 billion, gross profit margins of 51.7%, and a balance sheet that holds more cash than debt.

Valuation and dividend history

InvestingPro analysis noted in the filing context indicates Snap-on is trading close to its Fair Value, suggesting the current market price reflects a reasonable valuation despite a one-year total return of 12%. Additional InvestingPro research cited in the disclosure highlights that Snap-on has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years and has paid a dividend for 55 years. The company's financial health score is characterized as "GOOD," with particularly strong profit and cash flow metrics.

Recent earnings

Snap-on's fourth-quarter 2025 results contained mixed signals. The company reported earnings per share of $4.94, narrowly beating expectations of $4.93. Revenue, however, came in at $1.23 billion versus an anticipated $1.24 billion, marking a revenue miss. The report also drew attention to operating margin contraction, and these elements combined to produce a cautious market reaction despite the modest EPS beat.

Market context and monitoring

The combination of insider selling, option exercise, a valuation described as close to fair value, and the mixed quarterly results provides several datapoints for investors and analysts to monitor. The Form 4 filing provides the official disclosure of the transactions. Market participants will likely watch subsequent quarters for clarity on revenue trends and margin dynamics as the company seeks to balance earnings growth with top-line expectations.


Note: All details above are drawn from the company filing and the cited InvestingPro analysis and research.

Risks

  • Revenue shortfall in Q4 2025 relative to expectations and reported operating margin contraction could pressure investor sentiment - this primarily affects industrials and manufacturing-related equities.
  • Insider selling, even when paired with option exercises, can prompt market caution about near-term stock momentum - potential impact on trading activity in the stock and peer group.
  • Valuation described as close to Fair Value suggests limited upside from current levels, particularly given the recent revenue miss and margin concerns - relevant for income and value-oriented investors.

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