Valens Semiconductor (VLN) Director Tal Sells $6.2K of Stock

Director Yaacobi Tal sold 3,750 shares of Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (NYSE: VLN) on October 13, 2026, for about $6,150. The shares were sold at an average price of $1.64.

Inside Yaacobi Tal's Trade

Tal's sale on October 13 represents his second sale in a short period, following a previous sale of 1,400 shares on October 1, 2026. This recent transaction highlights his ongoing activity in the market as the company approaches its upcoming earnings report.

Other Institutional Activity in Valens Semiconductor

Value Base Ltd. holds 21,491,922 shares of Valens Semiconductor, valued at approximately $34.2 million, after a slight increase of 10,741 shares. Meanwhile, Marshall Wace LLP increased its stake by 572,815 shares, bringing its total to 2,401,143 shares worth about $3.8 million. State Street Corporation also saw significant activity, boosting its holdings by 1,106,845 shares to a total of 2,213,690 shares valued at around $3.5 million.

Valens Semiconductor Ltd. Stock Down 1.2%

As of October 16, 2026, Valens Semiconductor's stock is trading at $1.66, which is about 6.1% below its 50-day moving average of $1.77 and 10.6% below its 200-day average of $1.86. The stock is also down about 55.3% from its 52-week high of $3.71 but remains above its 52-week low of $1.10.

Recent Earnings

Valens Semiconductor reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $71.7 million, with a year-over-year revenue growth rate of 6.1%. However, the company is facing challenges, reflected in a negative net margin of 45.2% and a return on equity of -30.4%. The next earnings report is scheduled for November 11, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Valens Semiconductor Ltd.

In addition to Tal's recent sale, other insiders have also been active. Rozenberg Haine Yael, the VP of Finance, purchased 1,453 shares at an average price of $0.86 on June 15, 2026. Earlier on the same day, David Chairman, the SVP of R&D, sold 4,000 shares at an average price of $2.43. Tal's earlier sale of 1,400 shares on October 1, 2026, for $2,646 at an average price of $1.89 also stands out.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on Valens Semiconductor as it prepares for its earnings report on November 11. The activity from insiders like Tal could provide insights into the company's outlook as it continues to navigate challenges in the semiconductor market.