Insider Trading February 24, 2026

Vicor Director Disposes of 2,503 Shares, Exercises Options in Same Day Transaction

Shen Zheng John sold $440,418 worth of Vicor stock while exercising options that added $140,097 in value; shares trade near their 52-week peak

By Leila Farooq VICR
Vicor Director Disposes of 2,503 Shares, Exercises Options in Same Day Transaction
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Vicor Corp director Shen Zheng John sold 2,503 shares of common stock on February 23, 2026, at $175.96 per share for proceeds of $440,418. On the same day he exercised options to acquire 2,503 shares, through two separate exercises with strike prices of $53.07 and $60.37, producing a combined value of $140,097. The stock is trading close to its 52-week high and has appreciated 185% over the past year. Analysis cited in the filing places the stock among companies judged overvalued relative to Fair Value.

Key Points

  • Director Shen Zheng John sold 2,503 Vicor shares on February 23, 2026, for $440,418 in proceeds.
  • On the same day Shen exercised options covering 2,503 shares via two exercises with strikes of $53.07 and $60.37, totaling $140,097 in value.
  • Vicor shares are trading near a 52-week high and have risen about 185 percent over the past year; analysis cited in the filing classifies the stock as overvalued.

Vicor Corp (NASDAQ:VICR) reported insider activity on February 23, 2026, when director Shen Zheng John completed a sale of common stock and exercised optioned shares in transactions that occurred the same day.

Shen disposed of 2,503 common shares at $175.96 each, generating total proceeds of $440,418. The sale comes at a point when the shares are trading near their 52-week high of $186.28, with a reported market price of $187.68. Over the trailing 12 months, the stock has appreciated approximately 185 percent.

Concurrently, Shen executed two option exercises that together converted into 2,503 shares of Vicor common stock. The exercises carried strike prices of $53.07 and $60.37, and the combined value associated with those exercises was reported as $140,097.

The filings also note that, on valuation metrics cited in the disclosure, the stock appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value and is listed among companies categorized as Most Overvalued. A Pro Research Report for the company, and for more than 1,400 other U.S. equities, is available along with 20 additional ProTips for investors seeking deeper analysis.


Below are the essential details of the transactions:

  • Transaction date: February 23, 2026
  • Shares sold: 2,503
  • Sale price per share: $175.96
  • Gross proceeds from sale: $440,418
  • Options exercised: 2,503 shares via two separate exercises
  • Exercise prices: $53.07 and $60.37
  • Combined value from exercises: $140,097
  • Current share price reported: $187.68
  • 52-week high: $186.28
  • 12-month return: 185 percent

The combined sequence of exercising options and selling the resulting shares is a common pattern in insider transactions. The documentation provides concrete figures but does not include commentary from the director or the company explaining the timing of the moves.

Investors reviewing this disclosure may weigh the cashing out of exercised shares alongside valuation commentary included in the filing. The notice of apparent overvaluation is one of several data points market participants can consider when assessing position sizing and risk, particularly in sectors sensitive to capital expenditures and component demand.

Risks

  • Timing and rationale for the insider sale are not stated in the filings - this creates uncertainty for investors evaluating insider intent and potential signal impact. (Sectors impacted: semiconductors, industrials)
  • The valuation assessment cited in the disclosure identifies the stock as overvalued relative to Fair Value - investors should consider valuation risk when assessing exposure. (Sectors impacted: technology, capital equipment)
  • The filings provide transaction figures but no commentary from the director or the company, leaving interpretive gaps about strategic or personal reasons for the exercises and sale. (Sectors impacted: investor relations, equity markets)

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