Cox Thomas R., an insider at Tegna Inc (TGNA), sold 131,010 shares of the company on December 14, 2025. The shares were sold at a price of $19.58 each, resulting in a total transaction value of $2.57 million. Following this sale, Cox retains 131,010 shares in the company.
This transaction highlights a common practice among insiders, who may sell shares for various reasons such as diversification, tax planning, or personal financial needs. While significant or unusual selling patterns may attract attention, routine sales do not necessarily indicate a negative outlook on the company.
Insider transactions, which are reported to the SEC, offer transparency into the actions of company executives and board members. However, selling activity by a single insider should be considered one data point among many. Investors are encouraged to examine patterns of insider activity across multiple individuals and time periods rather than focusing solely on isolated transactions.
Tegna Inc operates in the media industry, producing over 1,700 hours of local news weekly and carrying various sports content. The company, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, has a market capitalization of $3.1 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.11, and an EPS of 2.12. Its upcoming earnings are expected to be reported on May 6, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $0.53 and revenue of $717.3 million.