Marqeta (NYSE: MQ) director sells 2,853 shares in open-market transaction
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Marqeta, Inc. director Martha Cummings reported an open-market sale of Class A common stock. On May 15, 2026, she sold 2,853 shares at a weighted average price of $3.8489 per share, in multiple trades between $3.80 and $3.90. After this transaction, she directly holds 30,410 shares of Marqeta Class A common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 2,853 shares ($10,981)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Cummings Martha
Role
null
Sold
2,853 shs ($11K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 2,853 | $3.8489 | $11K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 30,410 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 2,853 shares
Weighted average sale price: $3.8489 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 30,410 shares
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4 metrics
Shares sold
2,853 shares
Open-market sale on May 15, 2026
Weighted average sale price
$3.8489 per share
Class A Common Stock sale
Post-transaction holdings
30,410 shares
Direct Class A Common Stock after sale
Sale price range
$3.80–$3.90 per share
Multiple transactions within range
Key Terms
open-market sale, weighted average price, Class A Common Stock, Form 4
4 terms
open-market sale financial
"the transaction_action field describes this as an 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 is listed as 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) disclose for Martha Cummings?
Marqeta disclosed that director Martha Cummings sold 2,853 shares of Class A Common Stock. The sale occurred on May 15, 2026, as an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $3.8489 per share across multiple trades between $3.80 and $3.90.
Was the Martha Cummings Marqeta (MQ) transaction an open-market sale?
Yes. The Form 4 identifies the transaction as an open-market sale of Marqeta Class A Common Stock. It uses transaction code “S” and describes the action as an open-market sale, with a weighted average price of $3.8489 per share across several trades.
What does the weighted average price mean in Martha Cummings’ Marqeta (MQ) sale?
The weighted average price of $3.8489 reflects the combined pricing of multiple trades. Her 2,853 Marqeta shares were sold in separate transactions between $3.80 and $3.90, and the filing notes she can provide full details for each price upon request.