Nasdaq 100 Stocks SEC Filings — September 09, 2026

USA NASDAQ-100

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

9 high priority 3 medium priority 12 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

The 12 filings from NASDAQ-100 constituents reveal a mixed picture: strong operational performance at Intuit (14% revenue growth, 20% operating income growth) is tempered by decelerating growth in key segments, while insider selling dominates across the portfolio, with CFOs and directors at Tesla, Analog Devices, Cisco, and others executing pre-planned sales.

A notable strategic move is Analog Devices' acquisition of Alif Semiconductor to bolster AI/ML capabilities, signaling a sector-wide push into edge AI. Amazon's board appointments (Kevin Mandia) underscore a focus on cybersecurity governance. The aggregate insider selling pattern, particularly at Tesla (CFO sold ~$938K) and Analog Devices (CFO sold ~$545K), warrants caution, though most trades are under 10b5-1 plans. The key themes are decelerating growth in consumer tech, insider profit-taking at elevated valuations, and strategic M&A to capture AI-driven demand.

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Filing types in this digest: 8-K · Form 4 · 10-K

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Investment Signals (10)

  • Intuit ↓ (BULLISH)
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    Total revenue grew 14% YoY to $21.4B, operating income up 20% to $5.9B, and net income up 18% to $4.6B, with QuickBooks Online Accounting revenue surging 23% YoY

  • Intuit ↓ (BULLISH)
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    Global Business Solutions segment maintains a 77% operating margin, flat YoY, indicating strong pricing power and operational efficiency

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    Acquiring Alif Semiconductor for low-power MCUs with AI/ML acceleration, targeting high-growth edge AI market; expected close Q4 2026

  • Amazon ↓ (BULLISH)
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    Appointed cybersecurity veteran Kevin Mandia (ex-CEO of Mandiant) to board, enhancing governance in a critical risk area

  • Tesla ↓ (BEARISH)
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    CFO Vaibhav Taneja sold 2,606 shares at ~$360, netting ~$938K after exercising options; insider selling at elevated stock price

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    CFO Richard Puccio sold 1,500 shares at $363.65 (~$545K) under a 10b5-1 plan, reducing holdings by ~2.8%

  • Cisco ↓ (BEARISH)
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    CAO Nichlas Fink sold 2,274 shares at $109.36 (~$249K) under a 10b5-1 plan, a routine but notable insider sale

  • Netflix ↓ (BEARISH)
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    Director Richard Barton exercised 720 options at $20.11 and sold at $77.60, realizing a ~286% gain; opportunistic profit-taking

  • Starbucks ↓ (BEARISH)
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    International CEO Brady Brewer sold 2,229 shares at $105.60 (~$235K) under a 10b5-1 plan, a modest insider sale

  • Intuit ↓ (MIXED)
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    Consumer segment revenue growth slowed to 11% from 15% YoY, and Credit Karma growth decelerated sharply to 20% from 34%

Risk Flags (8)

  • Consumer revenue growth slowed to 11% from 15% YoY, TurboTax eased to 7% from 9%, and Credit Karma dropped to 20% from 34%—signaling market saturation or competitive pressure

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    Consumer segment operating margin declined to 73% from 74% YoY, a 100 bps compression in a high-margin business

  • Tesla/Insider Selling↓ [MEDIUM RISK]
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    CFO sold $938K in stock after exercising options; while part of compensation, the timing near all-time highs raises concern about valuation

  • CFO sold $545K in stock (~2.8% of holdings) under a 10b5-1 plan, but ahead of a major acquisition announcement—potential signaling of near-term uncertainty

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    CAO sold $249K in stock, a routine sale but adds to the pattern of insider profit-taking across the index

  • Director exercised deep-in-the-money options (strike $20.11 vs market $77.60) and sold immediately, realizing a 286% gain—no reinvestment signal

  • International CEO sold $235K in stock, part of a broader insider selling trend in the consumer sector

  • Desktop Services and Supplies revenue grew only 4% YoY, and ProTax remained flat at 4% growth, indicating legacy product headwinds

Opportunities (7)

  • Acquiring a low-power MCU/fusion processor company with integrated AI/ML acceleration positions ADI to capture edge AI growth; expected close Q4 2026, creating a catalyst for revenue diversification

  • QuickBooks Online Accounting revenue grew 23% YoY, the fastest sub-segment, indicating strong SMB adoption and cloud migration tailwinds

  • 77% operating margin, flat YoY, suggests pricing power and scalability; any revenue acceleration could drive disproportionate earnings growth

  • Kevin Mandia's appointment to the Audit and Security Committees strengthens oversight of a critical risk area, potentially reducing regulatory and operational risk

  • CFO exercised 6,539 RSUs, indicating confidence in long-term value despite selling a portion; the remaining 25,972 shares held suggest alignment

  • Director exercised 720 options at $20.11, a deep discount, indicating belief in the company's long-term trajectory despite immediate profit-taking

  • With net income of $4.6B and 18% growth, Intuit likely generates significant FCF for buybacks or dividends; watch for capital allocation updates

Sector Themes (5)

  • Insider Selling Wave (CAUTION)
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    7 of 12 filings involve insider sales (Tesla CFO, Analog Devices CFO, Cisco CAO, Starbucks International CEO, Intuit Director, Netflix Director, Intuitive Surgical EVP), totaling ~$2.1M in disclosed sales—a broad-based profit-taking pattern across tech and consumer sectors

  • Decelerating Growth in Consumer Tech (WATCH)
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    Intuit's consumer segment growth slowed from 15% to 11% YoY, and Credit Karma from 34% to 20%, suggesting market maturation and increased competition in personal finance software

  • AI/ML M&A Acceleration (BULLISH)
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    Analog Devices' acquisition of Alif Semiconductor for edge AI capabilities mirrors a broader industry trend (e.g., Google's Mandiant acquisition), as companies invest in on-device AI processing

  • Cybersecurity Governance Focus (BULLISH)
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    Amazon's appointment of a cybersecurity expert (Kevin Mandia) to the board and audit committee reflects a growing emphasis on cyber risk oversight across the NASDAQ-100

  • Routine Insider Sales via 10b5-1 Plans (NEUTRAL)
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    Most insider sales (Cisco, Analog Devices, Starbucks, Intuitive Surgical) are under pre-arranged 10b5-1 plans, reducing the signal of opportunistic selling but still indicating a pattern of monetization

Watch List (7)

Filing Analyses (12)
AMAZON COM INC 8-K neutral materiality 3/10

09-09-2026

Amazon elected Kevin R. Mandia, a cybersecurity veteran and former CEO of Mandiant, to its Board of Directors on September 8, 2026. He was also appointed to the Audit and Security Committees. In connection with his election, he received a restricted stock unit award of 4,086 shares vesting over three years. Additionally, the filing discloses that Kristin Mandia, the sister-in-law of Mr. Mandia, is an Amazon employee with an annual salary of $185,000 and a 103-share RSU award, with compensation stated as consistent with peers.

  • · Kevin Mandia served as CEO of Mandiant from June 2016 to July 2024 and as a director from February 2016 to September 2022.
  • · Mandiant was acquired by Google LLC in September 2022.
  • · Kevin Mandia co-founded Ballistic Ventures and has been a General Partner since June 2024.
  • · He founded Armadin, Inc. in September 2025 and serves as its CEO.
  • · The RSU award for Kevin Mandia vests in three equal annual installments beginning November 15, 2027.
  • · Kristin Mandia's RSU award vests over 1.9 years.
  • · The indemnification agreement for directors was filed as an exhibit to Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-23795), filed April 21, 1997.
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 4 negative materiality 3/10

09-09-2026

SVP, Chief Accounting Officer Fink Nichlas A sold 2,274 Common Stock at $109.36 (~$249K). Fink Nichlas A holds 31,352.09 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · SVP, Chief Accounting Officer Fink Nichlas A sold 2,274 Common Stock at $109.36 (~$249K)
INTUIT INC. 10-K mixed materiality 9/10

09-09-2026

Intuit reported strong fiscal 2026 results with total revenue of $21.4B, up 14% YoY, driven by Global Business Solutions (+16%) and Consumer (+11%). Operating income grew 20% to $5.9B and net income rose 18% to $4.6B. However, growth decelerated in several segments: Consumer revenue growth slowed to 11% from 15% in the prior year, TurboTax growth eased to 7% from 9%, and Credit Karma growth dropped sharply to 20% from 34%. Desktop Services and Supplies revenue grew only 4%, and ProTax remained flat at 4% growth.

  • · Global Business Solutions segment operating income margin was 77% in fiscal 2026, flat versus fiscal 2025.
  • · Consumer segment operating income margin declined to 73% in fiscal 2026 from 74% in fiscal 2025.
  • · QuickBooks Online Accounting revenue grew 23% YoY, the fastest growth among reported sub-segments.
  • · Desktop Services and Supplies revenue grew only 4% YoY, the slowest growth in the Global Business Solutions segment.
  • · ProTax revenue grew only 4% YoY, the slowest growth in the Consumer segment.
  • · Total Online Ecosystem revenue growth decelerated to 19% from 20% in the prior year.
  • · Total Desktop Ecosystem revenue growth improved to 6% from 5% in the prior year.
AMAZON COM INC 4 neutral materiality 5/10

09-09-2026

Director Mandia Kevin R. was awarded 4,086 Restricted Stock Unit Award.

  • · Director Mandia Kevin R. was awarded 4,086 Restricted Stock Unit Award
AMAZON COM INC 4 neutral materiality 5/10

09-09-2026

Director SMITH BRAD D was awarded 4,086 Restricted Stock Unit Award.

  • · Director SMITH BRAD D was awarded 4,086 Restricted Stock Unit Award
ANALOG DEVICES INC 4 negative materiality 5/10

09-09-2026

EVP and CFO Puccio Richard C Jr sold 1,500 Comm Stock - $.16-2/3 value at $363.65 (~$545K). Puccio Richard C Jr holds 52,677.376 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · EVP and CFO Puccio Richard C Jr sold 1,500 Comm Stock - $.16-2/3 value at $363.65 (~$545K)
INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC 4 negative materiality 3/10

09-09-2026

EVP & Chief Mfg and Supply Cha Brosius Mark sold 46 Common Stock at $361.23 (~$16.6K). Brosius Mark holds 812 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · EVP & Chief Mfg and Supply Cha Brosius Mark sold 46 Common Stock at $361.23 (~$16.6K)
  • · EVP & Chief Mfg and Supply Cha Brosius Mark sold 23 Common Stock at $350.20 (~$8.05K)
STARBUCKS CORP 4 negative materiality 4/10

09-09-2026

ceo, International BREWER BRADY sold 2,229 Common Stock at $105.60 (~$235K). BREWER BRADY holds 73,148.502 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · ceo, International BREWER BRADY sold 2,229 Common Stock at $105.60 (~$235K)
Tesla, Inc. 4 negative materiality 6/10

09-09-2026

Chief Financial Officer Taneja Vaibhav sold 2,605.75 Common Stock at $360.13 (~$938K). Taneja Vaibhav holds 25,972.25 shares after the transaction.

  • · Chief Financial Officer Taneja Vaibhav exercised/converted 6,539 Common Stock
  • · Chief Financial Officer Taneja Vaibhav sold 2,605.75 Common Stock at $360.13 (~$938K)
  • · Chief Financial Officer Taneja Vaibhav exercised/converted 6,539 Restricted Stock Unit
INTUIT INC. 4 negative materiality 2/10

09-09-2026

Director DALZELL RICHARD L sold 285 Common Stock at $325.36 (~$92.7K). DALZELL RICHARD L holds 11,531 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Director DALZELL RICHARD L sold 285 Common Stock at $325.36 (~$92.7K)
ANALOG DEVICES INC 8-K neutral materiality 7/10

09-09-2026

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Alif Semiconductor, Inc., a provider of low-power microcontroller and fusion processor semiconductor products with integrated AI/ML acceleration. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 calendar 2026, subject to customary closing conditions including HSR antitrust review. No financial terms were disclosed in the filing.

  • · The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2026.
  • · Closing is subject to customary conditions, including expiration of the HSR waiting period.
  • · The joint press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and available on ADI's website.
  • · The filing is made under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and is not deemed 'filed' for SEC purposes.
NETFLIX INC 4 negative materiality 6/10

09-09-2026

Director BARTON RICHARD N sold 720 Common Stock at $77.60 (~$55.9K). BARTON RICHARD N holds 2,460 shares after the transaction. Trades executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

  • · Director BARTON RICHARD N exercised/converted 720 Common Stock at $20.11 (~$14.5K)
  • · Director BARTON RICHARD N sold 720 Common Stock at $77.60 (~$55.9K)
  • · Director BARTON RICHARD N exercised/converted 720 Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy)

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