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

Etsy Inc (NYSE:ETSY) insider Josh Silverman sold 714 shares of Etsy stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $79.00, for a total value of $56,406.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 262,617 shares in the company, valued at $20,746,743. This represents a 0.27% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through 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 stock was 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 stock was 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 stock was 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 shares were 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 shares were 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 transaction of $3,416,485.88.

Etsy Stock Performance

ETSY stock opened at $89.20 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $77.01 and a 200 day simple moving average of $71.85. Etsy Inc has a 52 week low of $44.00 and a 52 week high of $90.13. The stock has a market cap of $8.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 49.83, a P/E/G ratio of 2.07 and a beta of 1.86.

Etsy (NYSE:ETSY) last released its quarterly earnings data 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 net margin of 7.32% and a negative return on equity of 34.18%. The company had revenue of $668.31 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $646.10 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.25 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down .7% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts predict that Etsy Inc will post 3.94 EPS for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on ETSY. Piper Sandler upped 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. Barclays lifted their price objective on Etsy from $82.00 to $94.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Raymond James Financial boosted their target price on Etsy from $75.00 to $92.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Guggenheim boosted their target price on Etsy from $85.00 to $95.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Wedbush began coverage on Etsy in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $80.00 target price on the stock. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $86.21.

Institutional Trading of Etsy

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ETSY. Renaissance Technologies LLC increased its stake in shares of Etsy by 11.1% during the 1st quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 5,962,210 shares of the company’s stock worth $297,991,000 after purchasing an additional 594,768 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lifted its stake in shares of Etsy by 51.4% in the 1st quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 3,278,123 shares of the company’s stock valued at $163,841,000 after purchasing an additional 1,112,520 shares during the last quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. lifted its stake in shares of Etsy by 48.0% in the 2nd quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 1,613,333 shares of the company’s stock valued at $121,532,000 after purchasing an additional 523,092 shares during the last quarter. William Blair Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Etsy in the 2nd quarter valued at $120,417,000. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its holdings in Etsy by 6.8% in the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,573,696 shares of the company’s stock worth $78,642,000 after purchasing an additional 100,542 shares in the last quarter. 99.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

More Etsy News

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

Etsy Company Profile

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.