**Sen. Markwayne Mullin Resumes Stock Purchases in 2026, Adding to January Buys**
Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) has returned to buying stocks in 2026, building upon his recent purchases made in January. Here’s an overview of his latest stock transactions.
**Markwayne Mullin’s Stock Transactions**
Mullin, who is well-known as a supporter of former President Donald Trump, has publicly defended recent U.S. military actions in Iran. However, the stocks he purchased do not seem to reflect direct investments related to these events.
According to Quiver Quantitative, Mullin made several stock transactions on February 4, 2026. These latest buys come in addition to the stocks he acquired back in January, which included Adobe, Amkor, APiGroup, Citigroup, Carpenter Technology, FirstCash Holdings, Stride, McKesson, Monolithic Power, and VSE.
Several of these January purchases attracted attention due to their relatively small market capitalizations. Notably, FirstCash, Stride, and VSE each have valuations under $10 billion. VSE, in particular, has been highlighted because of its history of securing government contracts, including a significant $565 million deal for Air Force aircraft signed in 2023.
**Mullin’s Role and Stock Holdings**
Senator Mullin serves on the Senate Committee on Armed Services, which has heightened scrutiny around his stock transactions, especially those involving defense-related companies.
The recent purchase of Carpenter Technology drew criticism on social media. The prominent account Pelosi Tracker tweeted:
*”He’s back making shady trades again. Sen. Markwayne Mullin bought Carpenter Technology. RS makes alloys used by defense contractors like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. Mullin sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee. He originally bought on Feb. 4th, is already up 22%, & just hit an all-time yesterday.”*
**Background on Mullin’s Investment Activity**
Mullin’s recent trading activity has often involved smaller companies, some of which could potentially benefit from growth in the defense sector. Prior to these, he had been purchasing shares in larger, well-established companies that generally present fewer possible conflicts of interest.
Being a member of the Armed Services Committee and owning stocks in defense and oil industries places Mullin’s portfolio under the spotlight, making future trades likely subject to increased examination.
In late December 2025, Mullin bought shares in multiple “Magnificent Seven” stocks—a group of large-cap tech companies dominating the market. On December 29, 2025, he disclosed purchases totaling at least $50,000 in six of the seven stocks, with Tesla being the exception. Throughout 2025, Microsoft Corp was the Magnificent Seven stock he acquired the most.
**Concerns Over Disclosure Compliance**
Benzinga has previously raised concerns about Mullin’s disclosure practices. Notably, in 2025, the senator violated the STOCK Act by reporting stock transactions made in 2023 a full two years after the trades occurred.
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