Director David B. Wells increases Hims & Hers (HIMS) stake with 48,400-share buy
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. director David B. Wells reported an open-market purchase of Class A Common Stock. On May 26, 2026, he bought 48,400 shares at an average price of $24.235 per share, increasing his direct holdings to 224,417 shares.
The reported purchase price is a weighted average, with individual trades executed between $24.19 and $24.25 per share. Wells conducted these transactions as direct ownership in the company’s Class A Common Stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 48,400 shares ($1,172,974)
Net Buy
1 txn
Insider
WELLS DAVID B
Role
null
Bought
48,400 shs ($1.17M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Class A Common Stock | 48,400 | $24.235 | $1.17M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 224,417 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares purchased: 48,400 shares
Average purchase price: $24.235 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 224,417 shares
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4 metrics
Shares purchased
48,400 shares
Class A Common Stock bought in open market on May 26, 2026
Average purchase price
$24.235 per share
Weighted average price for the 48,400-share purchase
Post-transaction holdings
224,417 shares
Direct Class A Common Stock held after the reported purchase
Trade price range
$24.19–$24.25 per share
Range of prices for individual trades included in the weighted average
Key Terms
open-market purchase, Class A Common Stock, weighted average price, Form 4
4 terms
open-market purchase financial
"he bought 48,400 shares at an average price of $24.235 per share, increasing his direct holdings"
An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.
Class A Common Stock financial
"open-market purchase of Class A Common Stock"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
weighted average price financial
"The reported purchase price is a weighted average, with individual trades executed between $24.19 and $24.25"
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.
Form 4 regulatory
"After the reported transaction, David B. Wells directly owns 224,417 Hims & Hers Class A Common Stock shares. This updated figure reflects his position immediately following the 48,400-share open-market purchase disclosed in the Form 4 filing."
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 HIMS director David B. Wells report?
David B. Wells reported an open-market purchase of Hims & Hers Class A Common Stock. He bought 48,400 shares, expanding his direct ownership stake in the company and signaling increased personal exposure to HIMS equity.
Was the HIMS insider purchase by David B. Wells a single trade or multiple trades?
The purchase was executed through multiple trades. The filing notes a weighted average price of $24.235 per share, with individual trades completed between $24.19 and $24.25, and offers to provide detailed breakdowns upon request.
What type of security did David B. Wells acquire in the HIMS Form 4?
He acquired Hims & Hers Class A Common Stock as a non-derivative security. The Form 4 specifies this as an open-market purchase, increasing his directly held equity stake without involving options or other derivative instruments.