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Richard F Wallman

Director

Director

Latest: Director buying · June 2026

8 filings analyzed · 3 companies · Latest 2026-06-03

Companies

Company Buys Sells Direction
CECO ENVIRONMENTAL CORP CECO 10 0 Net buying
CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. CRL 0 4 Net selling
ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC ROP 0 4 Net selling

Activity

June 2026
high
Buy
20,000 shares
$1,536,938
Significance 7/10

Director Richard F Wallman bought 20,000 shares of CECO at $76.85; 5 of 5 prior CECO buys were well-timed with positive 90d returns

Richard F Wallman, a director, purchased 20,000 shares at $76.85 on 2026-06-01, increasing his holdings by 23.4% to 105,500 shares—a material commitment of $1,536,938.00. His prior transaction history at CECO is notably consistent: all 5 prior buys at this ticker yielded positive 90-day returns, with a median 90-day gain of 7.1% to 18.5%. His cross-ticker buy track record shows a 100.00% win rate at the 90-day mark with an average 90d return of +14.9%. The current stock price of $79.47 sits 13.6% below the 52-week high of $92.00, though it has recovered 45.7% over the past 90 days. Given the company's deteriorating fundamentals—net income of $-398,000.00 on revenue of $750,000,000.00 and an elevated P/E of 209.13—the insider's continued accumulation despite weak profitability warrants investor attention to the timing rationale and whether this reflects directional confidence or other factors.

May 2026
high
Buy
15,000 shares
$1,101,490
Significance 6/10

Director Richard Wallman purchases 15,000 CECO shares in two tranches, signaling conviction amid recovery and stretched valuation.

Director Richard Wallman executed a substantial open-market buy of 15,000 shares across two transactions on the same day, totaling approximately $1.1 million in committed capital. The timing is notable: while the stock has recovered dramatically over the past month and is trading below its recent highs, it remains valued at a stretched multiple relative to current earnings, suggesting Wallman is betting on near-term momentum rather than catching a deep undervaluation. His accumulation of roughly 4–6% of his existing holdings demonstrates material conviction, but the simultaneous purchase price variations and same-day execution hint at tactical buying rather than a contrarian bottom-fishing move. For a director of a profitable industrial company with stable fundamentals but recent quarterly losses, this purchase signals confidence in the company's recovery trajectory, though the aggressive valuation makes this a moderately aggressive bet on near-term execution.

September 2025
high
Buy
3,000 shares
$140,800
Significance 7/10

CECO Director WALLMAN bought 3,000 shares at $46.93 on 2025-09-05, now 80,500 total; 3 of 3 prior buys at CECO well-timed at 90-day mark.

Richard F. Wallman, a Director of CECO Environmental, purchased 3,000 shares at $46.93, bringing his holdings to 80,500 shares and representing a 3.9% increase in position size. This buy occurs in a context of strong recent performance: CECO stock is up 66.8% over 90 days and up 3.1% over 30 days, though it is now -7.2% from its 52-week high of $48.77. Wallman's prior trading history at CECO is notably consistent: all 3 prior measurable buys at this ticker generated positive 90-day returns (ranging from +10.8% to +13.2%), and his cross-ticker track record shows a 100% buy win rate at the 90-day horizon across 11 prior purchases. The stock's elevated valuation (P/E of 30.59 on $1.6B market cap) and the timing of this purchase near recent highs merit observation of whether this pattern persists.

high
Buy
4,500 shares
$199,125
Significance 8/10

Director Wallman purchases 4,500 shares of CECO at $44.25 for $199,125.00 on 2025-08-29; all 5 prior CECO buys were well-timed at 90-day mark.

Richard F. Wallman, Director, executed 2 separate purchases totaling 4,500 shares for $199,125.00 at a blended average price of $44.25 on 2025-08-29, increasing his holdings from 73,000 to 77,500 shares (+6.2%). This transaction stands out because Wallman's complete history at CECO comprises 5 prior buys, all of which posted positive 90-day returns—a 100% well-timed pattern. His cross-ticker track record reinforces this precision: 9 prior buys averaging +16.2% over 90 days with a 100% win rate. The current price of $46.43 is +3.6% from the transaction price over the past 30 days and has climbed +73.5% over 90 days, consistent with Wallman's historical buying pattern at this ticker. The purchase price of $44.25 sits -3.4% below the 52-week high of $48.09, positioning the entry within a range that his prior transactions have demonstrated can deliver 10–28% upside over the subsequent quarter.

February 2025
high
Buy
15,000 shares
$377,767
Significance 6/10

Director Wallman buys 15,000 shares at blended $25.18, boosting holdings to 76,000 (+24.6%); stock down 27.0% from 52-week high.

CECO Director Richard F Wallman purchased 15,000 shares across 2 transactions on 2025-02-26, increasing his holdings from 61,000 to 76,000 shares (a 24.6% increase in position size) at a blended average price of $25.18. The purchase occurs at a material discount to the 52-week high of $34.51, with the stock currently trading at -27.0% from that peak and down -11.2% over the past 30 days. Wallman's prior trades at CECO show a strong historical pattern: 4 of 4 measurable prior buys at this ticker generated positive 90-day returns (+10.8%, +12.4%, +28.1%, +19.5%), and his cross-ticker buy track record across all securities shows a 100% win rate over 90 days with an average return of +17.7%, contrasting with his sells which have been well-timed to declines. This substantial accumulation—executing two separate purchases totaling $377,766.60 in a single day—reflects director-level conviction at depressed valuations, though the company's P/E of 74.06 and recent quarterly net income of $2.1M on $135.5M revenue merit closer examination of whether the valuation discount reflects temporary headwinds or structural concerns.

November 2024
Sell
7,621 shares
$1,647,418
Significance 6/10

Director Richard F Wallman sells complete stake: 7,621 shares for $1.6M at $216.17 average

Richard F Wallman, a Director, executed 3 separate sales totaling 7,621 shares for $1,647,418.25 on 2024-11-07, disposing of his entire CRL position. The blended average sale price of $216.17 sits near the current market price of $215.94, with the stock up 11.9% over the prior 30 days and 8.8% over 90 days. Wallman's cross-ticker track record shows 3 prior sells with a documented timing performance; however, his single prior CRL trade (a buy on 2023-08-24) was not well-timed at the 90-day mark, returning -1.9%. The complete liquidation of a director-held position warrants investor attention as a data point, though the absence of a scheduled trading plan designation leaves the transaction's timing context unclear.

October 2024
high
Sell
2,417 shares
$1,328,099
Significance 7/10

Director Wallman liquidates entire 2,417-share ROP position via 3 sales totaling $1.3M from Oct 24-25.

Director Richard F. Wallman sold his entire ROP holdings through 3 separate transactions on October 24–25, 2024, liquidating 2,417 shares for $1,328,099.00 at a blended average price of $549.48. This represents a 100% reduction in his shareholding (from 2,417 to 0 shares). The stock is currently trading at $545.13, near its 52-week midpoint and within 5.4% of its 52-week high. Wallman's cross-ticker track record shows 7 prior open-market buys with an 83.33% 90-day win rate and average 90-day returns of +20.9%, but the complete exit here warrants assessment against specific company-level context, including ROP's strong Q fundamentals (revenue $1.7B, net income $337.1M, +15.0% YoY growth) and valuation (P/E 40.14). The timing and completeness of the liquidation are the key data points for investors to reconcile against company outlook and the director's stated rationale, if provided elsewhere in SEC filings.

September 2024
high
Buy
10,000 shares
$287,722
Significance 8/10

Director Richard F Wallman purchases 10,000 shares of CECO at $28.77; adds 19.2% to holdings amid strong 90-day track record at ticker

Director Wallman acquired 10,000 shares at $28.77, increasing his position by 19.2% to 62,000 total shares, representing a $287.7K commitment. His prior five purchases at CECO have demonstrated consistent timing discipline: all five resulted in positive 90-day returns ranging from 12.4% to 41.4%, with a 100% 90-day win rate at this ticker. The current purchase price of $28.77 sits 10.9% below the 52-week high of $30.93, placing the stock in a retreat phase. Against this backdrop, the company is delivering strong fundamentals with 28.9% annual revenue growth and a recent quarter revenue of $137.5M and net income of $4.5M, though the P/E ratio of 72.50 reflects a growth-multiple valuation. The repetitive purchase pattern and insider's demonstrated ability to identify favorable entry points at CECO warrant investor attention to both the timing signal and the underlying business momentum.

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