Guardant Health (GH) Chief Legal Officer sells 20,000 shares in open-market trades
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Guardant Health, Inc. Chief Legal Officer John G. Saia reported open-market sales of a total of 20,000 shares of common stock on May 20, 2026. The shares were sold in three separate transactions at weighted average prices around $105–$107 per share, each executed across multiple trades within narrow intraday price ranges. These transactions reduce his direct holdings but he continues to own Guardant Health stock after the sales.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 20,000 shares ($2,130,229)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Saia John G.
Role
Chief Legal Officer
Sold
20,000 shs ($2.13M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 5,632 | $105.3433 | $593K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 7,187 | $106.712 | $767K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 7,181 | $107.2269 | $770K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 60,318 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the weighted average sales price per share. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $105.00 to $105.86. The Reporting Person has provided to the Issuer, and undertakes to provide to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission or any security holder of the Issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range. Represents the weighted average sales price per share. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $106.00 to $106.99. The Reporting Person has provided to the Issuer, and undertakes to provide to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission or any security holder of the Issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range. Represents the weighted average sales price per share. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $107.00 to $107.96. The Reporting Person has provided to the Issuer, and undertakes to provide to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission or any security holder of the Issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range.
Key Figures
Total shares sold: 20,000 shares
Sale block 1: 7,181 shares at $107.2269
Sale block 2: 7,187 shares at $106.7120
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7 metrics
Total shares sold
20,000 shares
Aggregate insider sales on May 20, 2026
Sale block 1
7,181 shares at $107.2269
Open-market sale, weighted average price
Sale block 2
7,187 shares at $106.7120
Open-market sale, weighted average price
Sale block 3
5,632 shares at $105.3433
Open-market sale, weighted average price
Price range block 1
$107.00–$107.96
Footnote F3 intraday trade range
Price range block 2
$106.00–$106.99
Footnote F2 intraday trade range
Price range block 3
$105.00–$105.86
Footnote F1 intraday trade range
Key Terms
open-market sale, weighted average sales price per share, Common Stock, Form 4, +1 more
5 terms
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale"
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.
Common Stock financial
"security_title: Common Stock"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
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.
transaction code S regulatory
"transaction_code: "S""
FAQ
What insider transaction did Guardant Health (GH) report for John G. Saia?
Guardant Health’s Chief Legal Officer John G. Saia reported selling 20,000 shares of common stock in open-market transactions on May 20, 2026. The Form 4 lists three separate sales at weighted average prices between about $105 and $107 per share.
At what prices were the Guardant Health (GH) insider sales executed?
The reported sales occurred at weighted average prices near $105.34, $106.71, and $107.23 per share. Footnotes explain these were aggregates of multiple trades within narrower ranges between $105.00 and $107.96 on May 20, 2026.
Were the Guardant Health (GH) insider transactions open-market sales?
Yes. Each transaction is coded “S” for sale and described as an open-market or private transaction in common stock. The filing characterizes them as standard open-market sales, not option exercises, gifts, or tax withholdings.