Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO) Insider Lin Sells $610K of Stock

Kuan-Ming Lin recently sold 2,000 shares of Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) on June 17, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $305.00 each, amounting to a total transaction value of $610,010. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Silicon Motion Technology Corporation

Several insiders have been active in trading Silicon Motion Technology's stock. On June 17, 2026, Kuan-Ming Lin sold 2,000 shares at $305.00 each. Following him, on June 18, 2026, Lin sold an additional 1,000 shares at $320.31. Another insider, Han-Ping Shieh, sold 1,000 shares on the same day at $328.00. These transactions were not conducted under Rule 10b5-1 plans.

Other Institutional Activity in Silicon Motion Technology

Institutional investors have also been making moves with their Silicon Motion Technology holdings. Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP increased its stake by 385,568 shares, ending with 1,173,315 shares worth about $131.75 million, marking a 48.9% increase. Meanwhile, Reinhart Partners, LLC reduced its position by 259,316 shares, now holding 1,314,039 shares valued at approximately $147.56 million, a 16.5% decrease. Additionally, Lazard Asset Management LLC added 23,403 shares, reaching a total of 781,981 shares worth about $87.81 million, reflecting a 3.1% increase in their holdings.

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation Stock Up 42.7%

Shares of Silicon Motion Technology Corporation traded near $319.00 on Wednesday. The company, with a market capitalization of $11.42 billion, has a P/E ratio of 66.7 and a forward P/E of 33.8. Its beta is 1.726, indicating a higher volatility compared to the market. The stock's 52-week range spans from $68.79 to $355.00, with a 50-day moving average of $230.09 and a 200-day moving average of $135.71. The company maintains a current ratio of 2.852 and a quick ratio of 1.014.

Recent Earnings

Silicon Motion Technology reported revenue of $1.06 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 5.5%. The company achieved a net margin of 16.0% and a return on equity of 20.3%. Earnings per share stood at $5.05. The next earnings report is scheduled for July 30, 2026.

Dividend

The company offers an annual dividend rate of $2.00, yielding 0.62% with a payout ratio of 39.62%. The ex-dividend date was not specified.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 22, 2026, Wedbush maintained its 'buy' rating for Silicon Motion Technology with an updated price target of $400. JP Morgan also maintained a 'buy' rating with a target of $260 on May 1, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a 'strong buy,' with an average price target of $256.70 based on 10 analyst opinions.

About Silicon Motion Technology Corporation

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation designs and markets NAND flash controllers used in solid-state storage devices. The company serves various markets including PCs, enterprise-grade SSDs, and mobile embedded storage solutions across regions such as China, the United States, and Japan. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company is led by CEO Mr. Chia-Chang Kou and employs around 2,009 people. It was founded in 1995 and operates under the SMI brand, offering products like FerriSSD and Ferri-UFS.

Bottom Line

Insider transactions at Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, including recent sales by Kuan-Ming Lin, provide insight into ongoing trading activities within the company. Institutional investors have shown varied interest, with some increasing and others decreasing their stakes. Analysts remain optimistic, maintaining 'buy' ratings with high price targets, reflecting positive sentiment around the company's future performance. As always, remember that insider sales do not necessarily indicate a negative outlook, and 13F filings are backward-looking.