Here’s a summary of the most significant insider transactions reported on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Top Buys
Berkley W R CORP (NYSE:WRB) saw substantial insider buying from Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance CO LTD, a ten-percent owner. The company reported purchasing shares of common stock in multiple transactions totaling $69,297,689 between January 26 and January 28, 2026, with prices ranging from $65.86 to $69.04 per share. These purchases were executed under a prearranged Rule 10b5-1 purchase plan that was adopted on October 3, 2025.
Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (NYSE:GDV) reported Director Mario J. Gabelli, through GGCP, Inc., purchased 5,500 shares on January 27, 2026. The shares were bought at a price of $28.72, amounting to a total transaction value of $157,945. Following the transaction, Mr. Gabelli indirectly owns 20,500 shares through GGCP, Inc., directly owns 145,812 shares, and indirectly owns 626,000 shares through Associated Capital Group, Inc. The trust offers a substantial 6.28% dividend yield and has maintained dividend payments for 23 consecutive years, with a P/E ratio of 7.27 and a market capitalization of $2.53 billion.
Live Oak Bancshares (NASDAQ:LOB) Chief Risk Officer Ewa Maria Stasiowska recently purchased shares of the company’s stock for a total value of $99,999. According to SEC filings, Stasiowska acquired 2,595.231 shares of Voting Common Stock on January 26, 2026, at prices ranging from $38.53 to $38.54 per share. This insider buying comes at a time when the regional bank, valued at $1.69 billion, has seen a strong 16.11% return over the past six months and is reportedly trading below its Fair Value with a PEG ratio of just 0.54.
Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:AMTB) Director Odilon Almeida purchased 4,816 shares of the company’s Class A Common Stock on January 27, 2026. The purchases were executed at a weighted average price of $20.99 per share, resulting in a total transaction value of $101,083. The prices paid ranged from $20.57 to $21.00 per share. Following the transaction, Almeida directly owns 5,316 shares of Amerant Bancorp Inc.
Vivani Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:VANI) Director Gregg Williams, a ten percent owner, acquired 1,351,351 shares of common stock at a price of $1.48 on January 27, 2026. The total value of the purchase was $1,999,999. Following the transaction, Williams directly owns 4,799,200 shares and indirectly owns 27,915,460 shares. This significant insider purchase comes despite Vivani Medical facing financial challenges with a weak health score, a concerning current ratio of 0.61, and negative earnings of $0.44 per share. The purchase comes as VANI shares have fallen 8.6% over the past week, though the stock is still up nearly 17% year-over-year.
Top Sells
CoreWeave, Inc. (None:CRWV) Chief Development Officer Brannin McBee sold a total of 24,009 shares of Class A Common Stock on January 26, 2026. The sales were executed at weighted average prices ranging from $98.58 to $107.99, resulting in a total transaction value of $2.58 million. The sales were conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on September 2, 2025. The transaction comes as CoreWeave’s stock has delivered a remarkable 165% return over the past year, with a current market capitalization of approximately $56.7 billion.
Callaway Golf Co (NYSE:MODG) saw PEP TG Investments GP LLC, a ten percent owner, sell 10,000,000 shares of common stock on January 27, 2026. The shares were sold at a price of $14.70, resulting in a total transaction value of $147,000,000. Following the transaction, PEP TG Investments LP directly holds 11,175,226 shares of Callaway Golf Co. The company has recently announced its latest earnings and revenue results, received analyst upgrades, and changed its corporate name from Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. back to Callaway Golf Company.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) CEO and Chairman of the Board Joaquin Duato sold a total of $22.1 million worth of company stock on January 26, 2026. According to SEC filings, Duato sold 51,218 shares at a weighted average price of $220.99, in multiple trades at prices ranging from $220.39 to $221.38, and an additional 48,782 shares at a weighted average price of $221.48, in multiple trades at prices ranging from $221.38 to $221.64.
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Norman M. Brothers Jr. sold 24,626 shares of Class B Common Stock on January 28, 2026, for approximately $2.65 million. The sales occurred in multiple transactions with prices ranging from $106.04 to $107.68.
Yelp (NASDAQ:YELP) Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Stoppelman sold a total of 59,000 shares of common stock for approximately $2.5 million between January 26 and January 28. The sales occurred at prices ranging from $27.35 to $28.46. Stoppelman also exercised options to acquire 90,000 shares of Yelp common stock at a price of $20.47, for a total value of $1,842,300.
Tracking insider transactions provides investors with valuable insights into how company executives and major shareholders view their own stock’s prospects. When insiders buy shares with their own money, it often signals confidence in the company’s future performance. Conversely, insider selling might indicate concerns about valuation or future prospects, though it can also simply reflect personal financial planning. While insider activity alone shouldn’t drive investment decisions, it represents one important piece of the puzzle that savvy investors consider alongside fundamental analysis, industry trends, and broader market conditions.
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