Liberty Energy CFO Michael Stock Sells 6,666 Shares
Key Points
The shares were sold in two trades at $17.95 and $20 per share for a total transaction value of ~$127,000.
The disposition reduced the insider's direct equity position by 0.86%.
The transaction was executed entirely through direct ownership under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
The activity represents routine portfolio management as the stock has delivered a 72% return over the one-year period ending August 4, 2026.
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Michael Stock, Chief Financial Officer of Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE:LBRT), sold 6,666 shares of Class A Common Stock on Aug. 3, 2026, and Aug. 4, 2026, according to an SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction value | $126,521 |
| Shares sold (direct) | 6,666 |
| Post-transaction shares (directly held) | 767,045 |
| Post-transaction value | $15.2 million |
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($18.98); post-transaction value based on Aug. 4, 2026 market close ($19.81).
Key questions
- Was this a discretionary market transaction?
No, the disposition was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Michael Stock on Feb. 17, 2026, which allows insiders to schedule trades in advance to avoid concerns regarding material non-public information. - How significant is the remaining stake held by the CFO?
Following this transaction, Michael Stock retains direct ownership of 767,045 shares, representing approximately 99.14% of his pre-transaction equity position in Liberty Energy. - What is the company snapshot for Liberty Energy?
Liberty Energy is a Denver-based energy services firm that provides hydraulic fracturing and wireline services to onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in North America. As of the latest reporting, it employs approximately 5,800 people and generated $4.2 billion in trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue. - What has been the recent performance context for LBRT?
The stock was priced at $19.81 as of the Aug. 4, 2026 market close, reflecting a 72% appreciation over the preceding 12 months.
Company Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Share Price (as of market close 2026-08-03) | $18.98 |
| Market Capitalization | $3.2 billion |
| Revenue (TTM) | $4.2 billion |
| Net Income (TTM) | $122.4 million |
Company Snapshot
- Liberty Energy Inc. provides comprehensive hydraulic fracturing and wireline services to land-based oil and natural gas exploration and production companies across North America, including pressure pumping, pumpdown perforating, wireline solutions, and proppant delivery systems.
- The company generates revenue through a service-based business model that delivers specialized equipment and technical expertise to support the completion and production optimization phases of oil and gas wells.
- Liberty Energy serves independent and major oil and gas exploration and production companies operating onshore in North America, with a focus on customers requiring advanced hydraulic fracturing and wireline completion technologies.
Liberty Energy Inc. is a leading provider of oilfield services, with a TTM revenue base of $4.2 billion and a market capitalization of $3.2 billion.
The company maintains a substantial operational footprint with 5,800 employees and has demonstrated strong market performance, with a one-year stock price appreciation of 91% through market close on Aug. 10, 2026.
Liberty Energy's competitive positioning is anchored in its integrated service delivery model and specialized technical capabilities in pressure pumping and wireline operations serving the North American onshore energy sector.
What this transaction means for investors
This sale shouldn’t concern investors. It represented a tiny percentage of the executive’s holdings.
Moreover, this sale was completed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. Insiders commonly use this to plan trades well in advance, thereby avoiding the appearance of acting on any material non-public information.
Liberty Energy’s TTM revenue is up 2.3% year over year. The company is seeing demand for its next-generation technologies, partly driven by increased AI infrastructure investment in data centers.
However, the stock has pulled back since peaking in May. There is still uncertainty around revenue and margins due to geopolitical conflicts and macroeconomic uncertainty. Plus, increased capital spending to support growth may be weighing on the stock.
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