Upstart Holdings CEO Dave Girouard sells $2.6 million in stock

Published 18/01/2025, 08:06 am
Upstart Holdings CEO Dave Girouard sells $2.6 million in stock

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This transaction was part of a previously established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which allows insiders of publicly traded corporations to set up a predetermined plan to sell company stock for investment diversification purposes.

In addition to the sale, Girouard also exercised options to acquire 41,667 shares at a price of $0.83 per share. Following these transactions, Girouard holds a significant number of shares both directly and indirectly through various trusts.

Investors often closely monitor such transactions by company executives to gauge insider sentiment and potential future performance of the stock.

In other recent news, Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST) Holdings has seen significant changes in its financial outlook. B.Riley's analyst projects a 30% surge in loan originations for Upstart in 2025, with revenue expected to reach $814 million, marking a 36% year-over-year increase, and EBITDA expected to climb to $115 million. Despite this positive outlook, B.Riley maintains a Neutral stance on Upstart stock. In addition, Needham has upgraded Upstart to a Buy rating, setting a $100 price target. Redburn-Atlantic has also upgraded the company's stock to Buy, adjusting the price target to $95.00, while JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) has downgraded the stock to Underweight, despite raising the price target to $57.

Upstart has announced plans for a private offering of $425 million in Convertible Senior Notes due 2030, aimed at qualified institutional buyers. The company also secured a strategic partnership with Blue Owl, guaranteeing up to $2 billion in loan purchases over the next 18 months. In terms of product expansion, Upstart has introduced a new offering aimed at super prime borrowers, named T-Prime, and a home equity line of credit (HELOC) now available in 34 states. These recent developments reflect the continued growth and strategic planning of Upstart Holdings.

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