Etsy (NYSE:ETSY) Stock: Insider Josh Silverman Sells 417 Shares

Etsy Inc (NYSE:ETSY) insider Josh Silverman sold 417 shares of Etsy stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $84.47, for a total transaction of $35,223.99. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 262,617 shares in the company, valued at approximately $22,183,257.99. This trade represents a 0.16% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, 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 Tuesday, October 13th, Josh Silverman sold 714 shares of Etsy stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.00, for a total transaction of $56,406.00.
• 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 transaction 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 transaction 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 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 shares were sold at an average price of $83.11, for a total value of $3,416,485.88.

Etsy Stock Down 4.7%

Shares of Etsy stock traded down $4.17 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $85.01. 5,063,782 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,385,074. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.07 billion, a PE ratio of 47.49, a PEG ratio of 2.23 and a beta of 1.86. The business has a 50-day moving average of $77.01 and a 200 day moving average of $71.95. Etsy Inc has a fifty-two week low of $44.00 and a fifty-two week high of $90.32.

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Etsy

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Renaissance Technologies LLC lifted its position in Etsy by 11.1% during the first quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 5,962,210 shares of the company’s stock worth $297,991,000 after buying an additional 594,768 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its holdings in 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 buying an additional 1,112,520 shares in the last quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. grew its holdings in 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 buying an additional 523,092 shares in the last quarter. William Blair Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Etsy in the 2nd quarter worth $120,417,000. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in shares of Etsy by 6.8% in the 1st 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. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.53% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Morgan Stanley raised shares of Etsy from an “underweight” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. UBS Group upped their target price on shares of Etsy from $74.00 to $86.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada cut shares of Etsy to a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $92.00 target price on shares of Etsy in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Citigroup raised 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. Two 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 assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $86.21.

Etsy News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Etsy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Unconfirmed reports of potential takeover interest in online marketplaces lifted Etsy alongside eBay. The speculation is a short-term catalyst, although no offer or transaction has been confirmed. eBay Jumps 5% on Takeover Speculation; Etsy Rallies 7%, Shopify Holds Flat
• Positive Sentiment: Etsy recorded a sharp, high-volume advance in the latest session and was on track for a seventh consecutive gain, indicating strong near-term investor demand. The momentum has brought the stock close to its 52-week high. Etsy on track to widen gains to seventh straight session
• Neutral Sentiment: Etsy will release third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on October 28. Investors will be watching marketplace sales, revenue growth, profitability and management’s outlook for confirmation that the rally is supported by improving fundamentals. Etsy to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cautioned that the latest trend in earnings-estimate revisions may not support continued gains, creating a risk that the recent rally loses momentum. Etsy’s prior quarterly results also included an EPS miss, while revenue declined slightly year over year. Etsy Moves Higher: Will This Strength Last?
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Josh Silverman sold 1,131 shares for roughly $91,630 across two transactions. Because the sales were made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan and represented less than 0.5% of his holdings, they are a limited 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.