Ouster CEO Sells Nearly $580K in Shares

Charles Angus Pacala trims stake by 2.5% amid recent stock volatility

Mar. 17, 2026 at 8:19am by Ben Kaplan

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Ouster, Inc. (NYSE:OUST) CEO Charles Angus Pacala sold 24,657 shares of the company's stock on March 12th at an average price of $23.43, for a total value of approximately $577,713. The sale represented a 2.5% decrease in Pacala's ownership stake, leaving him with 960,660 shares valued at around $22.5 million.

Why it matters

The insider sale by Ouster's CEO comes amid recent stock volatility, with the company's shares trading in a wide range of $6.34 to $41.65 over the past year. While insider selling does not necessarily indicate negative sentiment, it can sometimes signal that executives are taking some profits off the table.

The details

Pacala's share sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC. Following the transaction, he continues to hold a significant stake in Ouster, valued at around $22.5 million. Ouster is a leading provider of high-resolution digital lidar sensors, software and services for applications ranging from autonomous vehicles to industrial automation.

  • The share sale took place on March 12, 2026.

The players

Charles Angus Pacala

The CEO of Ouster, Inc.

Ouster, Inc.

A leading provider of high-resolution digital lidar sensors, software and services.

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What they’re saying

“Ouster, Inc. (NYSE:OUST - Get Free Report) CEO Charles Angus Pacala sold 24,657 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 12th.”

— Charles Angus Pacala, CEO (insidertrades.com)

The takeaway

The insider sale by Ouster's CEO highlights the recent volatility in the company's stock price, which has traded in a wide range over the past year. While the sale represents a relatively small reduction in Pacala's ownership stake, it may signal that he is taking some profits off the table amid the stock's recent run-up.