AXT (AXTI) director Jesse Chen trims stake by 5,200 shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AXT Inc. director Jesse Chen reported open-market sales of company stock. On June 1, 2026, Chen sold 3,200 shares of AXT common stock in an open-market sale at a weighted average price of $111.5615 per share. On June 2, 2026, Chen sold an additional 2,000 shares at a weighted average price of $111.0325 per share. The prices on each day reflect multiple individual trades within stated ranges. After these transactions, Chen directly holds 104,326 shares of AXT common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 5,200 shares ($579,062)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider CHEN JESSE

Role null

Sold 5,200 shs ($579K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	2,000	$111.0325	$222K
Sale	Common Stock	3,200	$111.5615	$357K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 104,326 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $109.2609 to $115.38,inclusive. Upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, the Reporting Person will provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate transaction. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $110.685 to $111.38,inclusive. Upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, the Reporting Person will provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate transaction.

Key Figures

Shares sold June 1, 2026: 3,200 shares Weighted average price June 1, 2026: $111.5615 per share Shares sold June 2, 2026: 2,000 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares sold June 1, 2026 3,200 shares Open-market sale of AXT common stock

Weighted average price June 1, 2026 $111.5615 per share Multiple trades within a stated price range

Shares sold June 2, 2026 2,000 shares Open-market sale of AXT common stock

Weighted average price June 2, 2026 $111.0325 per share Multiple trades within a stated price range

Total shares sold 5,200 shares Combined June 1–2, 2026 open-market sales

Shares held after transactions 104,326 shares Direct ownership following June 2, 2026 sale

Key Terms

open-market sale, weighted average price, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

weighted average price financial

"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."

Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

06/03/2026 - 03:32 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

CHEN JESSE

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

4281 TECHNOLOGY DR.

(Street)

FREMONT

CALIFORNIA

94538

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AXT INC [ AXTI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	06/01/2026		S		3,200	D	$111.5615⁽¹⁾	106,326	D
Common Stock	06/02/2026		S		2,000	D	$111.0325⁽²⁾	104,326	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $109.2609 to $115.38,inclusive. Upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, the Reporting Person will provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate transaction.

2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $110.685 to $111.38,inclusive. Upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer, or a security holder of the Issuer, the Reporting Person will provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate transaction.

	/s/ Jeff Sensiba, Attorney-in-Fact	06/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did AXT (AXTI) director Jesse Chen report?

AXT director Jesse Chen reported two open-market sales of common stock, totaling 5,200 shares. The transactions occurred on June 1 and June 2, 2026, and were executed at weighted average prices slightly above $111 per share.

How many AXT (AXTI) shares did Jesse Chen sell and at what prices?

Jesse Chen sold 3,200 AXT common shares on June 1, 2026, at a weighted average price of $111.5615, and 2,000 shares on June 2, 2026, at a weighted average price of $111.0325. Each reported price represents multiple trades within a disclosed range.

How many AXT (AXTI) shares does Jesse Chen hold after these sales?

After the reported June 2026 sales, Jesse Chen directly holds 104,326 shares of AXT common stock. This post-transaction holding figure comes from the Form 4 data for the second transaction, which shows the updated direct ownership amount.

Were Jesse Chen’s AXT (AXTI) stock sales open-market transactions?

Yes, both transactions are coded as open-market sales of AXT common stock. The Form 4 describes them as sales in open-market or private transactions, with prices reported as weighted averages across multiple individual trades within specified price ranges.

What do the weighted average prices mean for AXT (AXTI) insider sales?

The weighted average prices reflect that each day’s shares were sold in multiple trades at different prices within a range. The Form 4 notes that detailed trade-by-trade pricing is available upon request to regulators, the issuer, or its security holders.