Form 4: CEO Reedy Boosts Stake in Butler National Corp

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Butler National Corp's CEO and President, Christopher J. Reedy, increased his direct beneficial ownership of common stock through open market purchases.

Summary

  • Christopher J. Reedy, CEO and President of Butler National Corp, acquired 2,000 shares of Butler National Common Stock on January 12, 2026.
  • The purchases were made at prices of $2.8364 for 200 shares and $2.84 for 1,800 shares.
  • Following these transactions, Mr. Reedy directly beneficially owns 1,045,099 shares of Butler National Common Stock.
  • Additionally, Mr. Reedy indirectly beneficially owns 5,000 shares through his spouse and 1,400,302 shares through a 401(K) Profit Sharing plan.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The sentiment is positive due to the CEO and President increasing his direct stake in the company, indicating management confidence.

Positives

  • Christopher J. Reedy, the CEO and President, increased his direct beneficial ownership of Butler National Common Stock, signaling confidence in the company's future prospects.

Future Outlook

The filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance.

Industry Context

This insider transaction reflects a direct investment by a key executive, which is often interpreted by the market as a positive signal regarding the company's internal outlook, irrespective of broader industry trends.

Related Party Transactions

  • Christopher J. Reedy, CEO and President, purchased 200 shares of Butler National Common Stock at $2.8364 per share on January 12, 2026.
  • Christopher J. Reedy, CEO and President, purchased 1,800 shares of Butler National Common Stock at $2.84 per share on January 12, 2026.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders may view the CEO's increased stake as a positive sign of management's belief in the company's value and future performance.

Key Dates

DateDescription
01/12/2026Date of common stock acquisition by Christopher J. Reedy.

Recommendation

buy

The CEO's decision to increase his direct ownership in Butler National Corp suggests strong confidence in the company's future prospects and valuation. This insider buying activity is generally considered a positive indicator for investors, warranting a 'buy' recommendation.

Keywords

Butler National Corp, BUKS, Insider Buying, Stock Purchase, CEO, Director, Common Stock, Beneficial Ownership

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