Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (OPTT)
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About Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. develops and commercializes proprietary systems that generate electricity by harnessing the renewable energy of ocean waves in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. It offers PB3 PowerBuoy system that generates power for use independent of the power grid in offshore locations. The company also provides hybrid PowerBuoy products; subsea battery systems; and software, controls, sensors, integration services, and marine installation services. In addition, it offers distributed offshore power and communications for remote surface and subsea applications in markets, such as defense and security, offshore oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind. Further, the company provides Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel (WAM-V) technology, which enables roaming capabilities for uncrewed maritime systems in waters; leases WAM-V robotics and access information; maritime domain awareness solutions; and strategic consulting services. Additionally, it offers offshore data collection, integration, analytics, and real time communication for various applications. The company serves public and private entities, and agencies that require remote offshore power. Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Monroe Township, New Jersey.
Insider Activity of Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
Over the last 12 months, insiders at Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. have bought $37,831 and sold $0 worth of Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. stock.
On average, over the past 5 years, insiders at Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. have bought $37,831 and sold $72,398 worth of stock each year.
Highest buying activity among insiders over the last 12 months: Cryan Terence James (director) — $36,264. Slaiby Peter E. (director) — $9,750. Stratmann Philipp (President and CEO) — $4,999.
The last purchase of 25,000 shares for transaction amount of $9,750 was made by Slaiby Peter E. (director) on 2023‑09‑28.
List of Insider Buy and Sell Transactions, Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
| 2023-09-28 | Slaiby Peter E. | director | 25,000 0.0429% | $0.39 | $9,750 | -24.37% | ||
| 2023-09-18 | Cryan Terence James | director | 15,000 0.0252% | $0.40 | $5,997 | -27.33% | ||
| 2023-09-18 | Powers Robert Patrick | Senior VP and CFO | 12,345 0.0208% | $0.40 | $4,950 | -27.33% | ||
| 2023-09-15 | Cryan Terence James | director | 30,000 0.0514% | $0.40 | $12,135 | -26.59% | ||
| 2023-09-15 | Stratmann Philipp | President and CEO | 12,115 0.0212% | $0.41 | $4,999 | -26.59% | ||
| 2020-12-30 | Sale | WINTERS ROBERT K | director | 25,000 0.0738% | $2.90 | $72,398 | -22.85% | |
| 2018-11-06 | Kirby George H III | President, CEO | 10,660 0.0565% | $0.55 | $5,852 | -76.76% | ||
| 2018-11-05 | Kirby George H III | President, CEO | 4,264 0.0222% | $0.53 | $2,260 | -76.04% | ||
| 2018-11-02 | Kirby George H III | President, CEO | 14,924 0.076% | $0.52 | $7,731 | -75.94% | ||
| 2018-09-20 | Glover Dean J | director | 50,000 0.2682% | $0.66 | $33,200 | -65.00% | ||
| 2018-09-19 | Cryan Terence James | director | 2,162 0.0115% | $0.59 | $1,283 | -60.75% | ||
| 2018-09-18 | Glover Dean J | director | 50,000 0.2201% | $0.55 | $27,395 | -64.03% | ||
| 2018-08-15 | FLUDDER STEVEN M | director | 12,000 0.0655% | $0.72 | $8,690 | -58.33% | ||
| 2018-03-20 | Kirby George H III | President, CEO | 7,000 0.0392% | $1.16 | $8,120 | -39.47% | ||
| 2016-10-24 | Kirby George H III | President, CEO | 6,300 0.156% | $3.16 | $19,908 | -44.66% | ||
| 2015-07-16 | Kirby George H III | President, CEO | 14,000 0.0437% | $0.29 | $4,060 | -52.64% | ||
| 2015-07-15 | Kirby George H III | President, CEO | 4,458 0.0129% | $0.30 | $1,330 | -57.46% | ||
| 2015-01-20 | Heinz David R | Chief Operating Officer | 40,000 0.2214% | $0.51 | $20,540 | -7.55% | ||
| 2014-12-17 | FEATHERSTONE MARK A | Chief Financial Officer | 10,000 0.0557% | $0.60 | $6,046 | -17.74% | ||
| 2014-12-16 | Heinz David R | Chief Operating Officer | 10,000 0.0619% | $0.59 | $5,900 | -5.56% |
Insider Historical Profitability
| Cryan Terence James | director | 148595 0.2528% | $0.18 | 3 | 0 | |
| Slaiby Peter E. | director | 96577 0.1643% | $0.18 | 1 | 0 | |
| Stratmann Philipp | President and CEO | 93807 0.1596% | $0.18 | 1 | 0 | |
| Powers Robert Patrick | Senior VP and CFO | 28888 0.0491% | $0.18 | 1 | 0 | |
| Taylor George W | Executive Chairman | 463801 0.7889% | $0.18 | 0 | 24 | |
| Dunleavy Charles F | Chief Executive Officer | 199966 0.3401% | $0.18 | 0 | 1 | |
| Heinz David R | Chief Operating Officer | 147033 0.2501% | $0.18 | 2 | 0 | |
| Kirby George H III | President, CEO | 138679 0.2359% | $0.18 | 7 | 0 | <0.0001% |
| Glover Dean J | director | 104950 0.1785% | $0.18 | 2 | 0 | |
| POSNER BRIAN M | Chief Financial Officer | 15076 0.0256% | $0.18 | 2 | 0 | |
| FLUDDER STEVEN M | director | 12000 0.0204% | $0.18 | 1 | 0 | |
| PRESTON SEYMOUR S III | director | 11246 0.0191% | $0.18 | 1 | 0 | |
| LOZIER PAUL F | director | 10088 0.0172% | $0.18 | 2 | 1 | |
| CHATIGNY VICTOR J | director | 10000 0.017% | $0.18 | 1 | 0 | |
| FEATHERSTONE MARK A | Chief Financial Officer | 5000 0.0085% | $0.18 | 1 | 0 | |
| WINTERS ROBERT K | director | 0 0% | $0.18 | 0 | 1 |
Institutional Investor Ownership
| The Vanguard Group | $477,326.00 | 3.03 | 1.8M | -0.72% | -$3,474.41 | <0.0001 | |
| BlackRock | $153,009.00 | 0.97 | 577,391 | -0.55% | -$842.70 | <0.0001 | |
| Geode Capital Management | $126,796.00 | 0.8 | 478,324 | 0% | +$0 | <0.0001 | |
| State Street | $51,989.00 | 0.33 | 196,184 | 0% | +$0 | <0.0001 | |
| Northern Trust | $34,482.00 | 0.22 | 130,119 | -11.19% | -$4,344.20 | <0.0001 | |
| Citadel Advisors LLC | $17,577.00 | 0.11 | 66,327 | -29.85% | -$7,478.45 | <0.0001 | |
| Morgan Stanley | $13,342.00 | 0.09 | 50,347 | <0.01% | -$0.27 | <0.0001 | |
| Charles Schwab | $12,886.00 | 0.08 | 48,625 | 0% | +$0 | <0.0001 | |
| Susquehanna International Group | $8,749.00 | 0.06 | 33,015 | -70.09% | -$20,499.13 | <0.0001 | |
| Bailard Inc | $8,768.00 | 0.06 | 33,085 | -83.19% | -$43,397.16 | <0.0001 | |
| BNY Mellon | $6,842.00 | 0.04 | 25,818 | 0% | +$0 | <0.0001 | |
| Tower Research Capital | $5,673.00 | 0.04 | 21,405 | -0.04% | -$2.38 | <0.0001 | |
| TownSquare Capital | $4,240.00 | 0.03 | 16,000 | 0% | +$0 | <0.0001 | |
| TWO SIGMA SECURITIES LLC | $2,772.00 | 0.02 | 10,460 | New | +$2,772.00 | <0.0001 | |
| UBS | $672.00 | <0.01 | 2,536 | +1.24% | +$8.21 | <0.0001 | |
| Advisor Group Holdings Inc | $288.00 | <0.01 | 1,075 | 0% | +$0 | <0.0001 | |
| Wells Fargo | $122.00 | <0.01 | 460 | +1.77% | +$2.12 | <0.0001 | |
| Group One Trading | $174.00 | <0.01 | 655 | -89.22% | -$1,440.35 | <0.0001 | |
| Fidelity Investments | $34.00 | <0.01 | 130 | -38.68% | -$21.45 | <0.0001 | |
| JPMorgan Chase | $36.00 | <0.01 | 136 | +27.1% | +$7.68 | <0.0001 | |
| Washington Trust Advisors Inc | $1.00 | <0.01 | 1 | 0% | +$0 | <0.0001 | |
| Royal Bank of Canada | $0 | <0.01 | 252 | 0% | +$0 | <0.0001 | |
| Bank of America | $0 | <0.01 | 1 | -98.67% | -$0 | <0.0001 | |
| Qube Research & Technologies | $13.00 | <0.01 | 50 | 0% | +$0 | <0.0001 |