Etsy (NYSE:ETSY) Stock: Insider Josh Silverman Sells 714 Shares

Etsy Inc (NYSE:ETSY) insider Josh Silverman sold 714 shares of Etsy stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.00, for a total transaction of $56,406.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 262,617 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,746,743. This trade represents a 0.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Josh Silverman also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Thursday, October 15th, Josh Silverman sold 417 shares of Etsy stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $84.47, for a total value of $35,223.99.
• On Thursday, October 8th, Josh Silverman sold 383 shares of Etsy stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $74.00, for a total value of $28,342.00.
• On Thursday, October 1st, Josh Silverman sold 2,090 shares of Etsy stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.45, for a total value of $151,420.50.
• On Tuesday, September 1st, Josh Silverman sold 11,696 shares of Etsy stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $81.85, for a total value of $957,317.60.
• On Thursday, September 3rd, Josh Silverman sold 1,671 shares of Etsy stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $84.00, for a total value of $140,364.00.
• On Tuesday, August 4th, Josh Silverman sold 6,294 shares of Etsy stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $84.00, for a total value of $528,696.00.
• On Monday, August 3rd, Josh Silverman sold 41,108 shares of Etsy stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.11, for a total value of $3,416,485.88.

Etsy Price Performance

Shares of ETSY traded up $6.27 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $89.20. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 6,121,297 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,248,038. Etsy Inc has a 12-month low of $44.00 and a 12-month high of $90.13. The stock has a market cap of $8.46 billion, a PE ratio of 49.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 1.86. The company’s 50 day moving average is $76.88 and its 200 day moving average is $71.56.

Etsy (NYSE:ETSY) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported ($0.49) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.75 by ($1.24). Etsy had a negative return on equity of 34.18% and a net margin of 7.32%. The business had revenue of $668.31 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $646.10 million. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.25 EPS. Etsy’s revenue was down .7% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Etsy Inc will post 3.94 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Etsy News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Etsy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Unconfirmed reports of potential takeover interest in online marketplaces helped lift Etsy alongside eBay. The speculation is a potential catalyst, although there is no confirmed offer or transaction. eBay Jumps 5% on Takeover Speculation; Etsy Rallies 7%, Shopify Holds Flat
• Positive Sentiment: Continued momentum over seven straight trading sessions suggests strong near-term investor demand and has pushed Etsy shares toward their 12-month high. However, the rally increases the stock’s sensitivity to disappointing news or a lack of confirmation regarding takeover interest. Etsy on track to widen gains to seventh straight session
• Neutral Sentiment: Etsy will report third-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on October 28. Investors are likely to focus on marketplace sales, revenue growth, profitability and management’s outlook; the announcement itself does not change current fundamentals. Etsy to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on October 28, 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Chief Executive Josh Silverman sold a combined 1,131 shares for approximately $91,630. The sales were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan and represented less than 0.5% of his holdings, limiting their significance as a bearish signal. Etsy SEC Form 4 Insider Transactions

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on ETSY shares. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of Etsy from $61.00 to $76.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of Etsy from $60.00 to $92.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Piper Sandler lifted their price target on shares of Etsy from $70.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $92.00 price target on shares of Etsy in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded shares of Etsy from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, October 5th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating, eighteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $86.21.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Renaissance Technologies LLC lifted its stake in Etsy by 11.1% in the first quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 5,962,210 shares of the company’s stock valued at $297,991,000 after buying an additional 594,768 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its holdings in shares of Etsy by 51.4% in the first quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 3,278,123 shares of the company’s stock valued at $163,841,000 after acquiring an additional 1,112,520 shares during the period. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. boosted its holdings in shares of Etsy by 48.0% in the second quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 1,613,333 shares of the company’s stock valued at $121,532,000 after acquiring an additional 523,092 shares during the period. William Blair Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Etsy during the second quarter worth approximately $120,417,000. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in shares of Etsy by 6.8% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,573,696 shares of the company’s stock worth $78,642,000 after acquiring an additional 100,542 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 99.53% of the company’s stock.

About Etsy

Etsy, Inc operates a global online marketplace focused on unique and creative goods. Its platform connects buyers with independent sellers offering handmade products, vintage items, craft supplies, personalized merchandise, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and other specialty goods.

The company generates revenue primarily through marketplace services, including seller listing and transaction fees, payment processing, advertising, and other seller-focused services. Etsy also provides tools intended to help independent merchants manage their shops, market products, process orders, and reach customers.

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy serves buyers and sellers in numerous countries.