Insider Activity Highlights a Shift in SiTime’s Capital Allocation
The latest filing from SiTime Corp. shows its SVP Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, Ahamad Samsheer, completing a sizable “buy” transaction of 1,801 shares on 10 Feb 2026. While the trade itself is modest relative to the company’s market cap, it sits atop a series of recent shares‑acquisition and disposal patterns that suggest a more deliberate recalibration of insider ownership. The purchase coincided with a flat‑price environment (close $436.28), a slight negative market swing (–0.03 % intraday), and a highly positive social‑media sentiment (+96) coupled with an 826 % buzz spike, indicating that investors are already paying close attention to the firm’s internal moves.
What the Current Trade Means for Investors
Samsheer’s purchase adds only 0.004 % to his overall stake (post‑transaction holdings of 52,938 shares out of roughly 108.8 bn $‑valued equity), but the timing is telling. The trade follows a string of large sales from Samsheer in September and December 2025, where he off‑loaded 4,000 shares, then 6,000, and even a 7,728‑share block. These sales were conducted at prices ranging from $225 to $291, suggesting a tactical divestiture of excess liquidity rather than a panic sell. By buying back shares now, Samsheer may be signaling confidence in SiTime’s trajectory, especially as the company’s share price is up 20.6 % month‑over‑month and has rebounded sharply from a 52‑week low. For shareholders, the move could be read as a vote of confidence in the company’s continued investment in silicon‑based timing solutions, even amid a negative earnings environment.
Insider Activity at a Glance
The broader insider landscape is active: the CEO, Vashist Rajesh, has executed eight transactions in February alone, while EVP CFO Elizabeth Howe and several other executives have also traded. These moves are largely purchases, reflecting an overall trend of insiders buying in a bullish environment. The collective buying activity, coupled with Samsheer’s recent repurchase, paints a picture of a management team that believes the firm’s valuation has yet to fully materialise, especially given its high price‑to‑earnings ratio of –240.52 and the rapid climb from a $105 low to $440 peak.
Profile: Ahamad Samsheer – The Financial Steward
Samsheer’s trading history shows a pattern of disciplined liquidity management rather than opportunistic speculation. Over the past 12 months, he has sold multiple blocks of common stock, often when the price was above the 50‑day moving average, and then re‑acquired smaller blocks when the market cooled. His most recent sale on 5 Feb 2026 of 9,100 shares at $441.47 was a sizable exit at a premium to the close, perhaps to fund strategic initiatives or personal liquidity needs. Yet, his current 1,801‑share purchase, made at a price essentially flat to the market, suggests a long‑term view rather than short‑term trading. This conservative approach is consistent with his role overseeing finance and accounting, where risk aversion and adherence to internal controls are paramount.
Implications for SiTime’s Future
SiTime is navigating a high‑growth niche in silicon timing, yet its negative earnings and leveraged capital structure pose risks. Insider buying, particularly by a senior finance officer, could temper market volatility by signalling management’s belief in the company’s strategic plans—whether that’s expanding production capacity or pushing into new verticals like automotive or 5G. For investors, the key takeaway is that insider activity, while not a crystal ball, is a useful barometer of confidence. As SiTime continues to hit new product milestones, watching how its top executives manage their positions will remain essential for assessing whether the company’s valuation will keep pace with its technological momentum.
| Date | Owner | Transaction Type | Shares | Price per Share | Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | Ahamad Samsheer (See Remarks) | Buy | 1,801.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Ahamad Samsheer (See Remarks) | Buy | 3,070.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Ahamad Samsheer (See Remarks) | Buy | 2,728.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Ahamad Samsheer (See Remarks) | Buy | 2,728.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-11 | Ahamad Samsheer (See Remarks) | Sell | 9,100.00 | 441.47 | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-11 | Ahamad Samsheer (See Remarks) | Sell | 900.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Assaderaghi Fariborz (See Remarks) | Buy | 1,801.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Assaderaghi Fariborz (See Remarks) | Buy | 5,473.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Assaderaghi Fariborz (See Remarks) | Buy | 4,980.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Assaderaghi Fariborz (See Remarks) | Buy | 4,980.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Assaderaghi Fariborz (See Remarks) | Sell | 500.00 | 416.06 | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-11 | Assaderaghi Fariborz (See Remarks) | Sell | 2,112.00 | 428.08 | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | VASHIST RAJESH (Chief Executive Officer) | Buy | 4,639.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | VASHIST RAJESH (Chief Executive Officer) | Buy | 28,146.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | VASHIST RAJESH (Chief Executive Officer) | Buy | 5,419.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | VASHIST RAJESH (Chief Executive Officer) | Buy | 14,803.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | VASHIST RAJESH (Chief Executive Officer) | Buy | 27,493.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | VASHIST RAJESH (Chief Executive Officer) | Holding | 1,809.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | VASHIST RAJESH (Chief Executive Officer) | Holding | 1,809.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | VASHIST RAJESH (Chief Executive Officer) | Holding | 24,781.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Bonnot Lionel (See Remarks) | Buy | 1,801.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Bonnot Lionel (See Remarks) | Buy | 5,473.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Bonnot Lionel (See Remarks) | Buy | 4,229.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Bonnot Lionel (See Remarks) | Buy | 4,229.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Sevalia Piyush B (See Remarks) | Buy | 1,801.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Sevalia Piyush B (See Remarks) | Buy | 5,473.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Sevalia Piyush B (See Remarks) | Buy | 4,980.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Sevalia Piyush B (See Remarks) | Buy | 4,980.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Pangrazio Vincent P (See Remarks) | Buy | 1,733.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Pangrazio Vincent P (See Remarks) | Buy | 2,968.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Pangrazio Vincent P (See Remarks) | Buy | 2,728.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Pangrazio Vincent P (See Remarks) | Buy | 2,728.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Howe Elizabeth A. (EVP, Chief Financial Officer) | Buy | 1,806.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Howe Elizabeth A. (EVP, Chief Financial Officer) | Buy | 5,629.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Howe Elizabeth A. (EVP, Chief Financial Officer) | Buy | 4,093.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-10 | Howe Elizabeth A. (EVP, Chief Financial Officer) | Buy | 4,093.00 | N/A | Common Stock |




