Power Integrations CEO Balu Balakrishnan Has Sold $179 Million in POWI Stock Across 1,975 Transactions
Balu Balakrishnan, President and CEO of Power Integrations, has filed 1,975 transactions selling $179 million in POWI stock — one of the most prolific semiconductor insider sellers by filing count.
Balu Balakrishnan, President and CEO of Power Integrations (POWI), has sold $179 million in company stock across 1,975 transactions — making him one of the most prolific filers in the analog semiconductor space. His most recent sale on February 10, 2026 at $47.20 per share continues a two-decade pattern of systematic selling through pre-arranged trading plans.
The Numbers
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Career Sell Value | $179 million |
| Career Buy Value | $0 |
| Total Transactions | 1,975 |
| Last Transaction | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Shares Remaining | 576,256 |
Recent Activity
| Date | Type | Shares | Price | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | Sell | 4,995 | $47.20 | $235.8K |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Sell | 6,368 | $46.53 | $296.3K |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Sell | 6,585 | $44.75 | $294.7K |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Sell | 3,495 | $44.75 | $156.4K |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Sell | 5,581 | $46.59 | $260.0K |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Sell | 9,544 | $51.19 | $488.5K |
Balakrishnan has sold in every month with a filing in 2025-2026, with individual blocks ranging from 3,000 to 10,000 shares at prices between $44 and $60.
What It Means
Power Integrations designs energy-efficient power conversion semiconductors used in consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and EV chargers. Balakrishnan's $179 million in career sales through nearly 2,000 transactions reflects the classic long-tenured CEO selling pattern — small, frequent blocks disposed through a 10b5-1 plan regardless of market conditions. The zero career purchases indicate his entire holding originates from compensation and founding-era equity.
With POWI trading around $47 — well below its 2021 peak near $100 — the continued selling at depressed levels suggests Balakrishnan's plan operates on a fixed schedule rather than being price-sensitive. This is a neutral signal: systematic sellers continue through both peaks and troughs.
What to Watch
- Whether Balakrishnan modifies or terminates his selling plan at current prices, which would be a notable change from two decades of consistency
- POWI's exposure to the EV charging and renewable energy markets, which represents the company's best growth catalyst
- Any insider buying from other POWI executives, which would contrast with Balakrishnan's sell-only record and signal internal conviction
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