James J. Truchard net worth and biography

James Truchard Biography and Net Worth

Director of National Instruments

James Truchard is the former chairman, president, and CEO of National Instruments, the software company he co-founded in 1976.

National Instruments produces testing equipment for scientists and engineers across a spectrum of industries. During Truchard’s tenure, the company focused on developing tools to increase productivity, discovery, and innovation in the scientific and engineering worlds. National Instruments is maybe best known for its software-based approach to reimagining the test and measurement market, including the LabVIEW programming environment, which has aided millions of engineers in the plotting and testing of control systems.

Truchard’s career began in 1970 while he was earning his master’s degree and doctorate at the University of Texas. While there, he worked at the UT Applied Research Laboratories as a managing director in acoustical measurements. He went on to found National Instruments with a team of three and grew the company to over 7,000 employees worldwide by the time of his retirement in 2019.

Truchard has been recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Favorite Bosses,” and he received the Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship. He was also inducted into Electronic Design’s Engineering Hall of Fame and was elected as an IEEE fellow.

Additionally, National Instruments was named one of Fortune’s “100 Best Places to Work,” and it was listed among the top 25 of the “World’s Best Multinational Workplaces,” according to the Great Places to Work Institute.

Truchard is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences. He received his B.S. and M.S. in physics and his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.

What is James J. Truchard's net worth?: The estimated net worth of James J. Truchard is at least $342.25 million as of September 17th, 2018. Mr. Truchard owns 5,706,037 shares of National Instruments stock worth more than $342,248,099 as of April 10th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Truchard may own. Learn More about James J. Truchard's net worth.
How do I contact James J. Truchard?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Truchard and other National Instruments executives is 11500 North MoPac Expressway, Austin TX, 78759. National Instruments can also be reached via phone at (512) 683-0100 and via email at marissa.vidaurri@ni.com. Learn More on James J. Truchard's contact information.
Has James J. Truchard been buying or selling shares of National Instruments?: James J. Truchard has not been actively trading shares of National Instruments over the course of the past ninety days. Most recently, James J. Truchard sold 42,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, September 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $48.21, for a transaction totalling $2,048,925.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 5,706,037 shares of the company's stock, valued at $275,088,043.77. Learn More on James J. Truchard's trading history.
Who are National Instruments' active insiders?: National Instruments' insider roster includes Alexander Davern (Director), Gerhard Fettweis (Director), Jason Green (EVP), Jeffrey Kodosky (Director), Michael McGrath (Director), Karen Rapp (CFO), Scott Rust (EVP), Eric Starkloff (CEO), Carla Sublett (CMO), and James Truchard (Director). Learn More on National Instruments' active insiders.

James J. Truchard Insider Trading History at National Instruments

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
9/17/2018	Sell	42,500	$48.21	$2,048,925.00	5,706,037
9/4/2018	Sell	42,500	$47.69	$2,026,825.00	5,791,037
8/27/2018	Sell	42,500	$46.04	$1,956,700.00	5,833,537
8/24/2018	Sell	50,000	$45.26	$2,263,000.00	5,876,037
8/22/2018	Sell	100,000	$45.21	$4,521,000.00	6,020,037
8/20/2018	Sell	17,500	$44.97	$786,975.00	6,120,037
8/14/2018	Sell	17,500	$44.69	$782,075.00	6,152,537
8/7/2018	Sell	157,500	$45.10	$7,103,250.00	366,045
7/30/2018	Sell	42,500	$44.58	$1,894,650.00	366,345
7/27/2018	Sell	25,000	$45.07	$1,126,750.00	6,345,037
7/16/2018	Sell	17,500	$43.79	$766,325.00	366,945
7/9/2018	Sell	17,500	$43.60	$763,000.00	6,405,037
6/25/2018	Sell	17,500	$41.99	$734,825.00	367,845
6/18/2018	Sell	17,500	$43.79	$766,325.00	6,457,537
6/4/2018	Sell	17,500	$43.01	$752,675.00	6,492,537
5/7/2018	Sell	17,500	$41.37	$723,975.00	369,945
4/30/2018	Sell	17,500	$39.86	$697,550.00	6,580,037
4/16/2018	Sell	67,500	$50.63	$3,417,525.00	6,755,037
4/12/2018	Sell	200,000	$50.32	$10,064,000.00	6,822,537
3/29/2018	Sell	15,000	$50.18	$752,700.00	7,107,537
3/20/2018	Sell	142,500	$52.07	$7,419,975.00	7,325,037
3/15/2018	Sell	80,000	$52.00	$4,160,000.00
3/5/2018	Sell	142,500	$50.85	$7,246,125.00	7,535,037
2/27/2018	Sell	102,500	$50.58	$5,184,450.00	7,752,537
2/21/2018	Sell	342,500	$50.38	$17,255,150.00	8,120,037
1/29/2018	Sell	7,500	$47.30	$354,750.00	8,247,537
1/22/2018	Sell	7,500	$46.20	$346,500.00	372,271
1/2/2018	Sell	7,500	$42.02	$315,150.00	8,277,537
12/26/2017	Sell	7,500	$41.88	$314,100.00
12/18/2017	Sell	7,500	$42.06	$315,450.00	8,292,537
12/12/2017	Sell	7,500	$42.58	$319,350.00	374,271
12/4/2017	Sell	7,500	$42.52	$318,900.00	8,307,537
11/20/2017	Sell	7,500	$44.44	$333,300.00	375,771
11/1/2017	Sell	985,162	$43.66	$43,012,172.92	8,345,037
10/30/2017	Sell	7,500	$44.61	$334,575.00	8,800,166
10/23/2017	Sell	7,500	$43.98	$329,850.00	8,807,666
10/16/2017	Sell	7,500	$44.43	$333,225.00
10/9/2017	Sell	7,500	$43.64	$327,300.00
9/25/2017	Sell	7,500	$41.07	$308,025.00	8,845,166
9/18/2017	Sell	7,500	$40.88	$306,600.00	9,016,416
9/11/2017	Sell	7,500	$40.08	$300,600.00	9,023,916
8/7/2017	Sell	7,500	$40.57	$304,275.00	9,061,416
7/31/2017	Sell	7,500	$41.15	$308,625.00	9,068,916
7/17/2017	Sell	7,500	$42.05	$315,375.00	9,083,916
7/10/2017	Sell	7,500	$40.21	$301,575.00	9,091,416
7/5/2017	Sell	7,500	$40.18	$301,350.00	9,098,916
6/26/2017	Sell	7,500	$39.89	$299,175.00	9,106,416
6/19/2017	Sell	7,500	$39.58	$296,850.00	9,113,916
6/5/2017	Sell	7,500	$38.79	$290,925.00	9,128,916
5/30/2017	Sell	7,500	$38.36	$287,700.00	9,136,416
5/15/2017	Sell	7,500	$36.77	$275,775.00	9,151,416
5/10/2017	Sell	40,000	$35.07	$1,402,800.00	9,158,916
5/1/2017	Sell	2,500	$34.43	$86,075.00	9,231,416
4/28/2017	Sell	20,000	$35.27	$705,400.00	9,233,916
4/24/2017	Sell	2,500	$34.02	$85,050.00	9,253,916
4/17/2017	Sell	2,500	$32.12	$80,300.00	9,256,416
4/10/2017	Sell	2,500	$32.24	$80,600.00	9,258,916
4/3/2017	Sell	2,500	$32.17	$80,425.00	9,261,416
3/27/2017	Sell	2,500	$31.88	$79,700.00	9,263,916
3/20/2017	Sell	2,500	$32.45	$81,125.00	9,266,416
3/6/2017	Sell	2,500	$32.26	$80,650.00	9,271,416
2/27/2017	Sell	2,500	$32.41	$81,025.00	9,273,916
2/21/2017	Sell	2,500	$32.25	$80,625.00	9,276,416
2/6/2017	Sell	2,500	$31.67	$79,175.00	9,281,416
1/30/2017	Sell	2,500	$31.11	$77,775.00	9,283,916
1/23/2017	Sell	2,500	$30.86	$77,150.00	9,286,416
1/17/2017	Sell	2,500	$30.37	$75,925.00	9,288,916
1/9/2017	Sell	2,500	$31.28	$78,200.00	9,293,916
5/23/2016	Buy	394,819	$27.50	$10,857,522.50	8,663,197

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James J. Truchard Buying and Selling Activity at National Instruments

National Instruments Company Overview

National Instruments Corporation provides a software-centric platform to engineers and scientists worldwide. Its programming environments software includes NI LabVIEW, a graphical software platform to visualize hardware configuration, measurement data, and debugging; NI LabWindows/CVI, an ANSI C integrated development environment and engineering toolbox; and NI Measurement Studio, a suite of .NET tools for building engineering applications in Microsoft Visual Studio. The company's application software comprises NI TestStand that is used for automated test and measurement applications in manufacturing environment; NI VeriStand, a software environment for configuring real-time testing applications; Flexlogger for sensor configuration and data logging of mixed signals. Its operations management and analytic enterprise software include NI DIAdem, which is configuration-based technical data management, analysis, and report generation tools to mine and analyze engineering and measurement data; NI SystemLink, a systems management and data collection software that enables the mass coordination of connected devices, software deployments, and data communications throughout a distributed system; and NI Optimal Plus. The company also offers PXI and NI C-series hardware; NI PXI modular instrument platform; and NI semiconductor test systems, as well as software and hardware maintenance, and training and certification services. It serves semiconductor and electronics, transportation, aerospace, and defense industries; and government agencies. The company sells its products through direct sales, independent distributors, original equipment manufacturers, resellers, and system integrators and consultants. National Instruments Corporation was incorporated in 1976 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

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1,822,658 shs

Market Capitalization

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P/E Ratio

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Dividend Yield

1.87%

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