Etsy (ETSY) director Wilson sells 20,000 shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ETSY INC director Frederick R. Wilson reported open-market sales of 20,000 shares of Etsy common stock. The trades occurred on May 22, 2026 at weighted average prices of $60.92, $61.95, and $62.64 per share across three separate transactions.
The filing notes these sales were made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 20, 2026, indicating they were scheduled in advance. After these transactions, Wilson continues to hold a substantial remaining stake in Etsy according to the share balances reported in the filing.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 20,000 shares ($1,232,675)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
WILSON FREDERICK R
Role
null
Sold
20,000 shs ($1.23M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 9,311 | $60.92 | $567K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 5,957 | $61.95 | $369K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 4,732 | $62.64 | $296K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 492,018 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- These sales were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on February 20, 2026. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $60.34 to $61.30, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $61.34 to $62.33, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $62.35 to $63.14, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
Key Figures
Shares sold total: 20,000 shares
Transaction 1 size: 9,311 shares
Transaction 2 size: 5,957 shares
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8 metrics
Shares sold total
20,000 shares
Aggregate open-market sales on May 22, 2026
Transaction 1 size
9,311 shares
Open-market sale at $60.92 weighted average
Transaction 2 size
5,957 shares
Open-market sale at $61.95 weighted average
Transaction 3 size
4,732 shares
Open-market sale at $62.64 weighted average
Price range block 1
$60.34–$61.30 per share
Weighted average price footnote F2
Price range block 2
$61.34–$62.33 per share
Weighted average price footnote F3
Price range block 3
$62.35–$63.14 per share
Weighted average price footnote F4
Net buy/sell direction
-20,000 shares net-sell
Transaction summary for this Form 4
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average price, open-market sale, Form 4
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"These sales were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions"
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.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale; transaction_code_description: Sale in open market or private transaction"
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.
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Etsy (ETSY) director Frederick R. Wilson report?
Frederick R. Wilson reported selling 20,000 shares of Etsy common stock. The sales were split across three open-market transactions on May 22, 2026, at weighted average prices around the low $60s per share, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.
Were Frederick R. Wilson’s Etsy (ETSY) stock sales under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The filing specifies the sales were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. That plan was adopted on February 20, 2026, meaning the trades were pre-scheduled rather than discretionary market-timing decisions by the director.