Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) insider discloses stock sales and RSU vesting details
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Etsy’s chief accounting officer reported equity transactions involving company stock and restricted stock units. On January 1, 2026, the officer acquired 9,099 shares of common stock at $0 upon vesting of restricted stock units, with 3,463 shares withheld by Etsy to cover tax obligations at a price of $55.44 per share. On January 5, 2026, the officer sold 1,653, 2,348, and 1,635 shares of Etsy common stock in separate transactions at weighted average prices of $57.51, $58.51, and $59.31, respectively, pursuant to a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 4, 2025. The report also shows multiple restricted stock unit awards that continue to vest in quarterly or scheduled installments, subject to continued employment or retirement eligibility.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,653 | $57.51 | $95K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,348 | $58.51 | $137K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,635 | $59.31 | $97K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 730 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 650 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 7,719 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 9,099 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 3,463 | $55.44 | $192K |
Footnotes (1)
- Shares of common stock acquired upon the vesting of restricted stock units. This transaction reported represents the withholding of shares by the Issuer to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting and settlement of the restricted stock units. These sales were made pursuant to a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on August 4, 2025. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $56.94 to $57.91 per share. 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 reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $57.945 to $58.92 per share. 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 reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average sale price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $59.06 to $59.55 per share. 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. Represents restricted stock units which correspond 1-for-1 with common stock. The restricted stock units vest in 16 equal quarterly installments, beginning on July 1, 2024, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on, or becomes retirement eligible prior to, such vesting date and has no expiration date. The restricted stock units vest in 12 equal quarterly installments, beginning on July 1, 2025, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on, or becomes retirement eligible prior to, such vesting date and has no expiration date. The restricted stock units vest in equal installments on each of June 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026, provided the Reporting Person remains continuously employed on each vesting date and has no expiration date.
FAQ
What insider activity did Etsy (ETSY) report in this Form 4 filing?
The filing shows Etsy’s chief accounting officer acquiring shares from restricted stock unit (RSU) vesting on January 1, 2026, followed by tax-related share withholding and multiple stock sales on January 5, 2026 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
What Etsy (ETSY) stock sales did the officer make and at what prices?
On January 5, 2026, the officer sold 1,653, 2,348, and 1,635 shares of Etsy common stock in separate transactions at weighted average prices of $57.51, $58.51, and $59.31 per share, with each price reflecting multiple trades within the stated ranges.
Were the Etsy (ETSY) insider stock sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The explanation notes that the January 5, 2026 sales were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on August 4, 2025, indicating the transactions followed a pre-established schedule.
What ongoing restricted stock unit (RSU) awards does the Etsy (ETSY) officer have?
The filing lists several RSU awards that convert 1-for-1 into Etsy common stock and vest in quarterly installments or on specific dates, such as awards vesting in 16 equal quarterly installments beginning July 1, 2024 and in 12 equal quarterly installments beginning July 1, 2025, subject to continued employment or retirement eligibility.