Brian Keith Larabee, senior vice president and general manager of Elastomeric Material Solutions at Rogers Corporation (ROG +2.55%), reported the sale of 830 shares of common stock for a transaction value of ~$113,000 on May 1, according to a SEC Form 4 filing.
Transaction summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Shares sold (direct) | 830 |
| Transaction value | $113,000 |
| Post-transaction shares (direct) | 5,515 |
| Post-transaction value (direct ownership) | $741,400 |
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 reported price ($135.91); post-transaction value based on latest available market close price ($134.44 as of May 1, 2026).
Key questions
- How does this sale compare to Larabee's historical trading pattern?
This transaction is the largest single sale by Larabee, exceeding his previous maximum of 775 shares sold in October 2025. - What is Larabee's ongoing equity exposure to Rogers Corporation following this sale?
Larabee continues to hold 5,515 shares of capital (common) stock. - Did the transaction include any indirect holdings or involve derivative securities?
No indirect entities or derivative instruments were transacted; the sale involved only directly held common stock shares.
Company overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) | $820.8 million |
| Net income (TTM) | ($55.9 million) |
| Employees | 3,000 |
| 1-year price change | 111% |
1-year price change calculated using May 1, 2026, as the reference date.
Company snapshot
- Produces engineered materials and components, including circuit materials, ceramic substrates, busbars, cooling solutions, and elastomeric materials for applications in electric vehicles, wireless infrastructure, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.
- Generates revenue through the sale of advanced electronics solutions and elastomeric material solutions, leveraging proprietary technologies and specialized manufacturing capabilities.
- Serves OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in automotive, telecommunications, aerospace, defense, clean energy, and industrial sectors worldwide.
Rogers Corporation operates at scale as a leading provider of engineered materials, with a focus on high-growth technology and industrial end markets. The company differentiates itself through a broad portfolio of advanced solutions and a global customer base, supported by a legacy of innovation since 1832. Strategic emphasis on electric vehicles and advanced electronics positions Rogers to capitalize on long-term industry trends.
NYSE: ROG
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What this transaction means for investors
Larabee’s May 1 transaction follows a 111% year-over-year gain for Rogers Corp., and a 47% year-to-date climb. The Arizona-based engineered materials company continues to impress, recently reaching a new 52-week high. The company released its earnings results for the first quarter of 2026 on April 28, posting a 5% year-over-year increase in net sales to more than $200 million and net income of $4.5 million, an improvement over a $1.4 million loss in the year-ago quarter. Its outlook for Q2 is also strong, with net sales projected to rise to between $210 million and $220 million.
Rogers stock appears to have both fundamentals and momentum on its side, and it’s logical that Larabee may want to lock in some gains here, netting $113,000 in his most recent transaction. Among the Wall Street analysts that cover Rogers, the consensus call is to buy, and the average price target is $150, indicating the stock may have a bit more room to run.
