NWPX Infrastructure Director Keith Larson Sells 1,250 Shares for $145,000
Key Points
The insider sold 1,250 shares directly held.
Keith R. Larson continues to hold 21,133 shares directly, with no indirect holdings or derivative securities disclosed in this filing.
This was a routine liquidity event.
Keith R. Larson, Director of NWPX Infrastructure (NASDAQ:NWPX), sold 1,250 shares of common stock on Aug. 17, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction value | $145,000 |
| Shares sold | 1,250 |
| Post-transaction shares (directly held) | 21,133 |
| Post-transaction value | $2.4 million |
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($115.86); post-transaction value based on Aug. 17, 2026, market close ($117.04).
Key questions
- What was the mechanism for this transaction?
The sale was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1(c) trading plan adopted on May 18, 2026, a regulatory framework that allows insiders to schedule stock sales in advance to manage liquidity and equity exposure. - How much of the company does the director still own?
Following the disposition, Larson maintains a direct position of 21,133 shares, representing an equity interest valued at $2.4 million as of the Aug. 17, 2026, market close. - What is the recent performance context for the stock?
Shares were priced at $115.86 for this transaction, occurring as the equity achieved a 127% total return over the 365 days ending Aug. 17, 2026. - Does the insider hold any other forms of equity?
The filing indicates that the director's beneficial ownership consists entirely of direct common stock holdings, with no reported indirect interests through trusts or other entities and no outstanding derivative securities.
Company Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Share Price (as of market close 2026-08-17) | $117.04 |
| Market Capitalization | $1.1 billion |
| Revenue (TTM) | $574.4 million |
| Net Income (TTM) | $48.8 million |
Company Snapshot
- NWPX Infrastructure specializes in the production and distribution of engineered steel pressure pipe systems and related water infrastructure components for municipal potable water supplies, hydroelectric applications, and industrial water systems throughout North America.
- The company generates revenue through the sale of large-diameter, high-pressure pipeline systems and related engineered components.
- NWPX serves municipal water utilities, hydroelectric operators, and industrial customers across North America, with particular strength in Canadian and U.S. water infrastructure markets.
NWPX Infrastructure is a specialized manufacturer with approximately $574.4 million in TTM revenue and a market capitalization of $1.1 billion, serving the critical water infrastructure sector across North America. The company maintains a focused operational footprint of 1,318 employees and demonstrates profitability, evidenced by $48.8 million in TTM net income. NWPX's competitive positioning is anchored in its engineered solutions for municipal water systems and hydroelectric applications, where specialized manufacturing capabilities and established customer relationships provide sustainable competitive advantages.
What this transaction means for investors
NWPX has been firing on all cylinders, recently reporting consolidated net sales of $159.5 million for the second quarter of 2026, a 19.7% increase from the prior-year period. It also recently raised its full-year revenue for 2026 from a previous range of $50 million to $56 million to a new range between $56 million and $65 million. Over the last 12 months, the stock price has skyrocketed 111% as of this writing. In comparison, during the same period, the S&P 500 is up 18.9%.
With Larson's sale, this appears to be nothing more than a routine stock sale, as it was pre-established. He still maintains 21,133 directly, indicating he still has a significant stake in the company's success. NWPX doesn't receive much analyst coverage, but according to CNN, the two analysts who rate it both rate it a hold. Also, the median one-year price target among those analysts is $108, with the highest at $130 and the lowest at $95. Given how the stock price has climbed over the past year, those targets, even the $130 price target, suggest shareholders should keep their expectations in check over the next 12 months.
Jack Delaney has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends NWPX Infrastructure. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.