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EquipmentShare founder buys shares as insider trading activity surges

Founder William J. Schlacks purchased $182,884 in EquipmentShare stock last week. CoreWeave director sold $33.4 million in shares, while CORPAY executive disposed of $10.65 million.

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Priya Anand · Equities & Earnings Desk · 20 Aug 2026 · 09:39 · 2 min read
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EquipmentShare founder buys shares as insider trading activity surges

EquipmentShare.com Inc (NASDAQ:EQPT) founder and president William J. Schlacks acquired Class A common stock through open-market purchases totaling $182,884 between August 14 and August 18, 2026. Transactions occurred at prices ranging from $19.56 to $21.36 per share, including 4,000 shares at $19.56 on August 18 and 1,850 shares at $20.81 on August 14.

The insider activity follows a broader wave of transactions across multiple companies. CoreWeave Inc (NASDAQ:CRWV) director Magnetar Financial LLC sold approximately 307,131 shares valued at $33.4 million on August 14, 2026, at prices between $108.48 and $110.00 per share. The stock has since declined to $93.17, despite a 30% year-to-date gain.

CORPAY, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPAY) Group President of International Vehicle Payments Alan King disposed of 25,785 shares generating $10.65 million between August 14 and August 18, 2026, at prices from $410.00 to $419.74. The company’s shares trade at $406.82, up 35% year-to-date, with a market capitalization of $26.71 billion.

Other notable transactions included Aura Minerals Inc (AUGO) director Bruno Sousa Mauad’s purchase of 11,000 shares for $868,230 on August 17, 2026, at prices between $78.26 and $79.32 per share. The stock has delivered an 180% return over the past year and trades below InvestingPro’s Fair Value estimate. Energy Vault Holdings Inc (NYSE:NRGV) director Dylan Hixon acquired 27,472 shares for $106,536 on August 17, 2026, at $3.878 per share, with shares near $3.77 and a 153% return over the past year.

On the sell side, EquipmentShare director Neil Chheda sold 904,624 shares for approximately $18.6 million in mid-August at prices between $20.62 and $21.20. The stock has since fallen to $19.54, marking a 40% decline over the past six months. Bloom Energy Corp (NYSE:BE) director Jeffrey R. Immelt sold 30,000 shares for $7.17 million on August 17, 2026, at prices between $235.61 and $242.10, executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted in May 2026. The stock has since declined to $209.01.

Delek US Holdings Inc (NYSE:DK) President and CEO Avigal Soreq disposed of 79,000 shares for $5.32 million on August 17, 2026, at prices between $63.985 and $67.340 per share, conducted under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan. The stock trades near its 52-week high of $68.93 following a 204% return over the past year.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Priya Anand
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