Elworthy Brian R sold $2.8M of TOST

Elworthy Brian R (General Counsel) sold 108,000 shares of Toast, Inc. (TOST) at an average of $25.89 ($25.85–$26.15, $2.80M total) across 2 trades on 2026-05-29 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Elworthy Brian R
Published Jun 2, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

A General Counsel open-market sale of 108,000 shares was executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan; the disclosure adds transparency but not new operating information.

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Market read

Traders may note the insider sale for sentiment, but the 10b5-1 structure reduces the informational content versus an unplanned sale.

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What to watch

The filing does not state motivations beyond the plan; without accompanying operational news, traders should avoid over-interpreting the sale size.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 2/10Timing: filed 2026-06-02, transaction dated 2026-05-29

Background

The article is an SEC Form 4 insider transaction report for Toast, Inc. (TOST).

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$TOSTNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Toast disclosed an insider open-market sale by General Counsel Elworthy Brian R of 108,000 shares under a 10b5-1 plan.

Expected impact

Low likelihood of a sustained price move solely from this Form 4; any reaction is likely muted and short-lived.

Evidence & confidence

Form 4 details a planned sale (10b5-1 Yes) and does not include new company performance, guidance, or regulatory/contract developments.

Market effects

No sector-level implications; this is company-specific insider transaction disclosure.

None indicated.

None indicated.

Counterpoint

Insider selling can be driven by diversification or tax planning and may not reflect bearish expectations, especially with a 10b5-1 plan.

Key entities

  • Toast, Inc.

    Subject of the Form 4 insider transaction disclosure.

  • Elworthy Brian R

    General Counsel who sold shares under a 10b5-1 plan.

Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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