Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA) co-founder reports 4,650-share sale under 10b5-1 plans
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Natera, Inc. co-founder and director Sheena Jonathan reported 13 sales totaling 4,650 shares of Natera common stock on May 8 and May 13, 2026, at weighted-average prices between $199.00 and $210.3450 per share, effected under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. After these trades, she holds 252,502 shares directly, with 19,532 shares held by Caraluna 1 Trust and 19,532 shares by Caraluna 2 Trust; the trust shares are held for beneficiaries, and Jonathan disclaims beneficial ownership of those securities.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 4,650 shares
Net Sell
13 txns
Insider
Sheena Jonathan
Role
Director
Sold
4,650 shs ($959K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 85 | $199.5174 | $17K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 345 | $201.1139 | $69K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 290 | $202.5823 | $59K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 30 | $202.84 | $6K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 96 | $199.4346 | $19K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 360 | $201.1923 | $72K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 285 | $202.6829 | $58K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 9 | $203.295 | $2K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 200 | $205.43 | $41K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 900 | $207.2411 | $187K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 700 | $208.1286 | $146K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 200 | $209.5725 | $42K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,150 | $210.345 | $242K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 252,502 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 19,532 shares (Indirect, By Caraluna 1 Trust);
Common Stock — 19,532 shares (Indirect, By Caraluna 2 Trust)
Footnotes (14)
- F1. The sale of shares was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 12, 2025.
- F2. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $205.00 to $205.86 per share, inclusive. The holder undertakes to provide, upon written request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
- F3. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $206.52 to $207.51 per share, inclusive. The holder undertakes to provide, upon written request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
- F4. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $207.55 to $208.50 per share, inclusive. The holder undertakes to provide, upon written request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
- F5. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $209.2250 to $209.9200 per share, inclusive. The holder undertakes to provide, upon written request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
- F6. The sale of shares was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on June 7, 2024.
- F7. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $199.00 to $199.8950 per share, inclusive. The holder undertakes to provide, upon written request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
- F8. Held for the benefit of the beneficiaries of the trust. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership over such securities.
- F9. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $200.81 to $201.74 per share, inclusive. The holder undertakes to provide, upon written request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
- F10. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $201.83 to $202.75 per share, inclusive. The holder undertakes to provide, upon written request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
- F11. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $202.83 to $202.85 per share, inclusive. The holder undertakes to provide, upon written request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
- F12. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $199.00 to $199.8950 per share, inclusive. The holder undertakes to provide, upon written request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
- F13. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $200.81 to $201.75 per share, inclusive. The holder undertakes to provide, upon written request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
- F14. The reported price in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $201.9750 to $202.85 per share, inclusive. The holder undertakes to provide, upon written request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 4,650 shares
Number of sale transactions: 13 transactions
Lowest reported sale price: $199.00 per share
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7 metrics
Shares sold
4,650 shares
Total common shares sold across 13 transactions reported
Number of sale transactions
13 transactions
Open-market or private sales on May 8 and May 13, 2026
Lowest reported sale price
$199.00 per share
Lower bound of weighted-average price ranges in footnotes
Highest reported sale price
$210.3450 per share
Highest individual weighted-average sale price reported
Direct holdings after transaction
252,502 shares
Common stock held directly by Sheena Jonathan post-trade
Caraluna 1 Trust holdings
19,532 shares
Indirect common stock position held by Caraluna 1 Trust
Caraluna 2 Trust holdings
19,532 shares
Indirect common stock position held by Caraluna 2 Trust
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average price, beneficial ownership, indirect ownership, +1 more
5 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The sale of shares was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average price financial
"The reported price 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.
beneficial ownership regulatory
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership over such securities."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type>indirect</ownership_type>"
open market or private transaction financial
"Sale in open market or private transaction"
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FAQ
What insider activity did NTRA co-founder Sheena Jonathan report in this Form 4?
Sheena Jonathan reported 13 sales totaling 4,650 shares of Natera (NTRA) common stock on May 8 and May 13, 2026, at weighted-average prices between $199.00 and $210.3450 per share, all executed as open-market or private transactions.
Were the NTRA insider sales by Sheena Jonathan made under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans?
Yes. The filing affirms Rule 10b5-1 status and footnotes state the sales were effected under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans adopted on June 7, 2024 and December 12, 2025, indicating the transactions were executed pursuant to pre-established trading instructions.
What is the role of the Caraluna trusts in Sheena Jonathan’s NTRA holdings?
Some reported NTRA shares are held indirectly by Caraluna 1 Trust and Caraluna 2 Trust, each holding 19,532 shares. A footnote states these are held for trust beneficiaries and that Sheena Jonathan disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities held in the trusts.