Benton Patrick M.

Benton Patrick M., President of UFP Construction, LLC, has demonstrated a clear selling bias in his trading activity involving UFP Industries (UFPI), with $12.58 million in total sales compared to $3.35 million in purchases across 35 transactions. His recent filings show a continuation of this trend, with three sales in February 2026 totaling $289,949.85—including a $205,623 transaction on February 27 and a $552,418.35 sale on February 19. Earlier sales were more substantial, including a $1.43 million disposal on March 3, 2025, and a combined $1.39 million in transactions on June 13, 2024. While Benton has acquired shares periodically, these purchases have been relatively small, often under $1,500, with the exception of a $5.1 million acquisition on December 10, 2024, coded as an indirect transaction (likely an equity award or trust-related activity). The pattern suggests Benton has been steadily reducing his position in UFPI, particularly in early 2025 and mid-to-late 2024, with sporadic, minor acquisitions likely tied to routine equity compensation. The absence of recent buys and the consistency of sales—especially in late February 2026—indicate an ongoing divestment strategy. Given his executive role, the sales may reflect planned dispositions rather than discretionary trades, but the filings reveal a net outflow from his holdings in the company. The lack of diversification across other tickers further underscores his concentrated exposure to UFPI and a persistent trend toward liquidation over accumulation.