Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO) Insider Lin Sells $320K of Stock

On June 18, 2026, Kuan-Ming Lin sold 1,000 shares of Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, trading on the NasdaqGS under the ticker SIMO. The shares were sold at an average price of $320.31, totaling $320,310.

Insider Buying and Selling at Silicon Motion Technology Corporation

Several insiders, including Kuan-Ming Lin, have been active in selling shares of Silicon Motion Technology. On June 18, 2026, Lin sold 1,000 shares at $320.31, and Han-Ping Shieh sold 1,000 shares at $328. Earlier, on June 17, 2026, Lin also sold 2,000 shares at $305.01. Other transactions include Shieh selling 1,000 shares at $301.25 on June 2, 2026, and Duann Shii Tyng selling 1,500 shares at $245 on May 6, 2026.

Other Institutional Activity in Silicon Motion Technology

FMR LLC maintained its position in Silicon Motion Technology with 3,398,367 shares valued at $381.6 million. Reinhart Partners, LLC. reduced its holdings by 259,316 shares, bringing its total to 1,314,039 shares worth approximately $147.6 million, a 16.5% decrease. Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP significantly increased its stake by 385,568 shares, reaching a total of 1,173,315 shares valued at about $131.8 million, marking a 48.9% increase. Meanwhile, Lazard Asset Management LLC added 23,403 shares, increasing its total to 781,981 shares valued at $87.8 million, a 3.1% increase.

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation Stock Up 42.7%

Shares of Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS:SIMO) traded near $319 on Wednesday. The company boasts a market capitalization of approximately $11.42 billion. It has a P/E ratio of 66.7 and a forward P/E of 33.8, indicating expectations of future earnings growth. The stock's beta is 1.726, suggesting higher volatility compared to the market. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has ranged from $68.79 to $355.00, with a 50-day moving average of $230.09 and a 200-day moving average of $135.71.

Recent Earnings

Silicon Motion Technology reported revenue of $1.06 billion with a revenue growth rate of 1.055. The company's net margin stands at 16%, and it has a return on equity of 20.25%. Its earnings per share (EPS) is $5.05. The next earnings report is scheduled for July 30, 2026.

Dividend

The company pays an annual dividend rate of $2.00, yielding 0.62% with a payout ratio of 39.62%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 22, 2026, Wedbush maintained its 'buy' rating on Silicon Motion Technology, setting a price target of $400. The consensus among analysts is a 'strong buy', with a mean target price of $256.70 based on 10 analyst opinions.

About Silicon Motion Technology Corporation

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, based in Hong Kong, is a leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices. The company serves a global market, including regions like China, Japan, and the United States. Its product lineup includes controllers for SSDs used in PCs and data centers, as well as storage solutions for smartphones and IoT devices. Silicon Motion employs over 2,000 people and is headed by CEO Mr. Chia-Chang Kou.

Bottom Line

Kuan-Ming Lin's recent sale of Silicon Motion Technology shares is part of a broader trend of insider selling at the company. Despite this, the stock remains attractive to analysts, with a strong buy consensus and a high price target from Wedbush. Investors should note that insider transactions like these are disclosed after the fact and may not indicate future share movements.