Digimarc (DMRC) Evp, COO Quinn Carle Ann Buys $21K of Stock

Quinn Carle Ann, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of DMRC, made a notable purchase of company shares recently. On June 15, 2026, she acquired 3,126 shares at a price of $6.80 each, totaling an investment of $21,256.80. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Digimarc Corporation

Quinn Carle Ann wasn't the only insider showing confidence in DMRC. Charles Beck, the EVP and Chief Financial Officer, also bought 2,767 shares on the same day at the same price. Earlier, on June 1, 2026, Ann made another purchase of 11,991 shares at $16.43 each. Additionally, Tony Rodriguez, the EVP and Chief Technology Officer, bought 10,393 shares at the same price on June 1.

Other Institutional Activity in DMRC

Institutional investors have also been active with DMRC. Altai Capital Management, L.P. held steady with 2,769,346 shares valued at about $13.6 million. BlackRock, Inc. trimmed its position by 13,626 shares, ending with 1,069,372 shares worth approximately $5.25 million. Lagoda Investment Management, L.P. increased its stake significantly, adding 368,355 shares to hold 1,062,800 shares valued at around $5.22 million. Kimelman & Baird, LLC boosted its holdings by 157,878 shares, bringing its total to 838,695 shares valued at nearly $4.12 million. Silverberg Bernstein Capital Management LLC also increased its position by 55,110 shares, ending with 779,255 shares valued at about $3.83 million.

Digimarc Corporation Stock Up 126.6%

Shares of DMRC are currently trading near $11.33. The company has seen various institutional adjustments, and its stock activity reflects a dynamic interest from both insiders and larger investment firms.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts at Needham have maintained their "buy" rating for DMRC, setting a price target of $15 on May 14, 2026. This reflects continued confidence in the company's potential, as seen in previous ratings where Needham consistently supported a "buy" stance.

Bottom Line

The recent insider buying by Quinn Carle Ann and other executives at DMRC indicates a vote of confidence in the company's future prospects. Institutional investors have also been adjusting their positions, showing varied levels of interest. While DMRC's stock currently trades around $11.33, analysts maintain a positive outlook, with Needham setting a $15 price target. As always, these insider and institutional activities are backward-looking and may not reflect the current position.