Littelfuse executives' share reduction draws attention, stock price fluctuates significantly but liquidity remains relatively weak

2026-02-21 23:42:20

CNEconomy Watch In the past 7 days, the main hot topics for Littelfuse (LFUS.OQ) include insider share reduction events. According to Futu Information, company executive Stafford Ryan K sold 16,800 common shares at an average price of $325.25 per share on February 2, 2026, valued at approximately $5.4769 million. This transaction was disclosed to the SEC on February 5, 2026. Such insider share reductions may raise market concerns about short-term liquidity.

Stock Recent Trends

The stock price has shown significant volatility over the past 7 days (February 6 to 11, 2026). According to internal data, on February 6, the stock surged 5.36% in a single day to close at $349.68, with trading volume exceeding $100 million; on February 11, the price continued to rise by 1.46%, closing at $354.15, with a total increase of 6.71% over the period and a volatility of 7.29%. During the same period, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly declined by 0.11%. The stock outperformed the market, but trading volume and turnover rate remained low (for example, on February 11, the turnover rate was only 0.34%), indicating that weak liquidity could amplify volatility risks.

Institutional Views

Institutional ratings for the company have been mixed over the past 7 days. Based on internal data compiled as of February 2026, among 7 institutions, 43% recommend buying or increasing holdings, 43% recommend holding, and 14% recommend reducing or selling. The average target price is $350, slightly below the current stock price. Earnings forecasts show that for Q4 2025, adjusted EPS is expected to range from $2.40 to $2.60, with strong year-over-year growth expectations (e.g., Q1 2026 revenue forecasted to grow 14.47% YoY). However, high valuation metrics (TTM P/E ratio of -122.54) may limit short-term upside potential.

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