Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) executives sold approximately $35 million worth of shares in February 2026, with eight insiders cashing out over the last year. This comes as the company’s stock price hovers near $655, reflecting significant growth fueled by artificial intelligence and robust advertising revenue. Despite these sales, institutional investors have shown confidence, with over $100 billion in net institutional inflow into Meta’s stock over the past 12 months.
In parallel, Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ: RKLB) saw its stock price surge from around $14 to over $70 in the past year, prompting CEO Peter Beck to sell over $140 million in shares in December 2025. Nonetheless, institutional ownership has increased to nearly 72%, with institutions purchasing $4.96 billion in shares compared to $1.51 billion sold. Key factors for this buying trend include a $1.85 billion backlog and record revenues of $602 million for 2025.
These dynamics illustrate a significant wealth transfer, with insiders cashing out while large institutional players accumulate shares. Retail investors may view these insider sales with caution, but the fundamental performance of both companies suggests strong long-term growth potential.
