The stated intent to sell 'some or all' of his stake, combined with rapid two-day selling at declining prices ($13.02 down to $9.00), suggests an accelerated exit. Monitor for further 13D amendments or Form 4 filings indicating additional sales. The selling by a founder-linked insider at these levels may pressure the stock and signal lack of confidence in near-term value.
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Executive Summary
Donald E. Graham, Chairman Emeritus of Graham Holdings Company, filed an amended Schedule 13D disclosing a 6.88% stake in Cable One, Inc. as of October 14, 2026. The amendment states that Graham intends in the near term to sell some or all of his shares, and reports open-market sales of 48,029 shares on October 13-14, 2026 at prices ranging from $9.00 to $13.02 per share. This signals a clear de-escalation and potential full exit by a long-time insider holder.
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Key Facts
- Donald E. Graham beneficially owns 390,361 shares (6.88% of outstanding) as of October 14, 2026.
- Graham states he currently intends in the near term to make dispositions of some or all of his Common Stock.
- On October 13-14, 2026, trusts associated with Graham sold a total of 48,029 shares in open-market transactions.
- Sales on October 13 were at weighted average prices of $11.72, $13.02, and $12.27 per share.
- Sales on October 14 were at weighted average prices of $9.44, $9.00, and $9.44 per share.
- The filing amends the prior Schedule 13D, which had been in effect since 2015.
Financial Impact
48,029 shares sold over two days for total proceeds of approximately $500,000-$600,000 based on reported prices.
Risk Factors
- Continued insider selling could further depress the stock price.
- Graham's full exit would remove a stabilizing long-term holder, potentially increasing volatility.
- The rapid selling at declining prices may indicate adverse private information about the company's prospects.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| SC 13D/A Filing (Primary) | 0000950157-26-001101 |
| Document: 0000950157-26-001101-index.html | 0000950157-26-001101 |
| Document: 0000950157-26-001101.txt | 0000950157-26-001101 |
Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 19, 2026 8d ago | SC 13D/A | $6.21 $5.09 | ▲ +18.04% | ▲ +18.11% | $5.09 (+18.04%) |
Oct 14, 2026 13d ago | SC 13D/A | $8.47 $5.61 | ▲ +33.77% | ▲ +32.75% | $5.09 (+39.91%) |
Oct 2, 2026 25d ago | 8-K | $12.21 $11.14 | ▼ −8.76% | ▼ −9.92% | $5.09 (−58.31%) |
Sep 22, 2026 5w ago | 8-K | $15.83 $11.02 | ▼ −30.39% | ▼ −29.71% | $5.09 (−67.85%) |
Aug 14, 2026 10w ago | 8-K | $34.48 $22.82 | ▼ −33.82% | ▼ −32.45% | $5.09 (−85.24%) |
Aug 7, 2026 11w ago | Institutional Cluster | $37.32 $34.48 | ▲ +7.61% | ▲ +8.01% | $5.09 (+86.36%) |
Jul 8, 2026 15w ago | 8-K | $35.27 $41.49 | ▼ −17.64% | ▼ −17.77% | $5.09 (+85.57%) |
Jun 11, 2026 19w ago | Institutional Cluster | $41.57 $43.07 | ▲ +3.61% | ▲ +3.17% | $5.09 (−87.76%) |
Apr 30, 2026 25w ago | 8-K | $75.01 $62.39 | ▲ +16.82% | ▲ +19.17% | $5.09 (+93.21%) |
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