Marqeta (NYSE: MQ) director Elaine Paul sells 17,452 Class A shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Marqeta, Inc. director Elaine Paul reported an open-market sale of Class A Common Stock. On April 21, 2026, Paul sold 17,452 shares at a weighted average price of $4.4707 per share, leaving 17,453 shares owned directly after the transaction.
The shares were sold in multiple trades at prices ranging from $4.42 to $4.53 per share, according to the disclosure.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 17,452 shares ($78,023)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Paul Elaine
Role
null
Sold
17,452 shs ($78K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 17,452 | $4.4707 | $78K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 17,453 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 17,452 shares
Weighted average sale price: $4.4707 per share
Shares owned after transaction: 17,453 shares
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4 metrics
Shares sold
17,452 shares
Open-market sale of Class A Common Stock on April 21, 2026
Weighted average sale price
$4.4707 per share
Average price for the 17,452 shares sold
Shares owned after transaction
17,453 shares
Total Class A Common Stock directly held following the sale
Trade price range
$4.42–$4.53 per share
Range of individual sale prices across multiple transactions
Key Terms
open-market sale, weighted average price, Class A Common Stock, Form 4
4 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.
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."
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.
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title: "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.
Form 4 regulatory
"within the ranges set forth in this footnote to this 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 Marqeta (MQ) report in this Form 4?
Marqeta reported that director Elaine Paul completed an open-market sale of 17,452 shares of Class A Common Stock on April 21, 2026. The sale was disclosed as a routine insider transaction in the Form 4 filing.
What type of insider transaction is shown for Marqeta (MQ) in this filing?
The Form 4 shows an open-market sale of Marqeta Class A Common Stock by director Elaine Paul. The transaction is coded as “S”, which the filing describes as a sale in an open market or private transaction.
Does the Marqeta (MQ) Form 4 mention a price range for the trades?
Yes. A footnote explains that the 17,452 shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices between $4.42 and $4.53 per share. The reported $4.4707 figure is presented as the weighted average price across those trades.