$PCVX

Wassil Jim sold $121K of PCVX

Wassil Jim (CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER) sold 2,250 shares of Vaxcyte, Inc. (PCVX) at an average of $53.86 ($53.50–$54.09, $0.12M total) across 2 trades on 2026-08-03 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Wassil Jim
Published Aug 5, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$PCVXNeutralLow
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Why it matters

The only new information is the reported insider sale size, timing (2026-08-03), and that it was executed under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan.

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Market read

Traders may note the insider sale for sentiment monitoring, but there is no fundamental update to drive a decisive re-pricing.

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What to watch

The disclosure does not include any new company-specific catalyst (trial, approval, guidance, or contract), so traders should avoid extrapolating it into fundamentals.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 3/10Timing: Filed 2026-08-05 for trades executed 2026-08-03.

Background

The article is a SEC Form 4 insider transaction report for Vaxcyte, Inc. (PCVX).

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$PCVXNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Vaxcyte COO Wassil Jim sold about 2,250 shares in open-market transactions under a 10b5-1 plan, totaling $121,194.84.

Expected impact

Low likelihood of a sustained price move; any reaction is likely limited and short-lived.

Evidence & confidence

The filing is a routine Form 4 open-market sale by an officer under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan, with no accompanying guidance, deal, or operational change disclosed.

Market effects

Minimal. Insider selling in a single biotech name under 10b5-1 does not materially reset sector expectations.

None indicated.

None indicated.

Counterpoint

Because the sale is under a 10b5-1 plan, it may reflect liquidity or diversification rather than bearish expectations.

Key entities

  • Vaxcyte, Inc.

    Subject of the Form 4 insider transaction disclosure.

  • Wassil Jim

    Chief Operating Officer who sold shares in open-market transactions 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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