Owens Corning Insider Sells 900 Shares for $130,000
Key Points
The sale was valued at approximately $130,000.
The sale involved 900 shares, representing 4% of the equity held by the insider before the filing.
The disposal consisted entirely of directly held common stock, leaving a remaining direct position of 21,449 shares.
Rachel Barthelemy Marcon, President, Doors at Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), sold 900 shares of common stock on Aug. 28, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction value | $130,000 |
| Shares sold (directly held) | 900 |
| Post-transaction shares (directly held) | 21,449 |
| Post-transaction value | $3 million |
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average sale price ($144.07); post-transaction value based on Aug. 28, 2026, market close ($143.13).
Key questions
- How did this transaction affect the insider's direct equity interest?
Marcon disposed of 900 shares, representing 4% of her prior direct holdings, leaving a remaining direct position of 21,449 shares. - What was the market value of the remaining position at the time of the filing?
Based on the Aug. 28, 2026, market close price of $143.13, the insider's 21,449 directly held shares were valued at $3 million. - How has Owens Corning performed leading up to this transaction?
As of the Aug. 28, 2026, transaction date, the company had delivered a 6% loss over the preceding 12-month period. - What is the scope of the insider's reported ownership following this sale?
The current filing indicates that the remaining ownership is held entirely through direct common stock, with no indirect holdings or derivative securities currently reported.
Company Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Share Price (as of market close 2026-08-31) | $138.15 |
| Market Capitalization | $10.4 billion |
| Revenue (TTM) | $9.8 billion |
| Net Income (TTM) | -$429 million |
Company Snapshot
- Owens Corning manufactures and distributes residential and commercial building products across three primary segments: Roofing, Insulation, and Doors, generating revenue through laminate and strip asphalt roofing shingles, thermal and acoustical insulation products, and door systems for both domestic and international markets.
- The company operates a vertically integrated business model that captures value across the building materials supply chain, leveraging manufacturing capabilities and distribution networks to serve contractors, builders, and retailers in the construction and renovation sectors.
- Owens Corning serves residential and commercial construction customers in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other international markets, with primary end-market exposure to new residential construction, commercial building, and residential renovation activities.
Owens Corning is a diversified building materials manufacturer with a market capitalization of $10.4 billion and TTM revenues of $9.8 billion, positioning it as a significant player in the construction materials sector. The company maintains a global operational footprint with 25,000 employees. It derives a competitive advantage from integrated product offerings spanning roofing, insulation, and doors, which enable cross-selling and customer stickiness. Despite current net income headwinds reflecting cyclicality in the construction market, the company's scale and product diversification across residential and commercial end-markets provide structural resilience to its business model.
What this transaction means for investors
On Aug. 28, Marcon sold 900 shares in a transaction valued at $130,000. While that comes with a background of the stock price declining 16.5% over the past 12 months as of this writing, there's also a little more to this sale to consider. For starters, the stock price is rebounding thus far in 2026. Shares are up 17.5%, outperforming the S&P 500's 11.9% return over the same period. Second, although Marcon sold 900 shares, the insider still holds 21,449 shares. That shows continued alignment with Owens Corning's success. With all that context, this appears to be a routine sale, not something shareholders should be overly concerned about.
For what could be next for Owens Corning, analysts appear generally bullish. According to CNN, of the 20 analysts who cover the stock, 65% rate it a buy, while 35% rate it a hold. From that group, the median one-year price target is $177, representing a potential gain of 34.4% from $131.62, the price as of this writing. The highest price target, $198, indicates even more upside, while the lowest, $140, still implies 6.3% upside.
Jack Delaney has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Owens Corning. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.