$PHIO

Bitterman Robert J purchased $11K of PHIO

Bitterman Robert J (Chairman, Pres. & CEO) purchased 10,000 shares of Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (PHIO) at $1.06 on 2026-08-18.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Bitterman Robert J
Published Aug 19, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC
Analysis
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AlphAI market briefInsider activity
Primary signal
$PHIO
Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
$PHIO
Relevance
4/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$PHIONeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The purchase modestly raises insider ownership, offering a mild bullish cue.

02

Market read

Limited impact; primarily of interest to shareholders tracking insider activity.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming clinical data could amplify the significance of insider confidence.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: post‑market 2026‑08‑18

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider trades; investors watch for material buying by executives.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$PHIONeutralHigh confidence
Context

Chairman Robert J. Bitterman bought 10,000 shares for $10,600, increasing his stake to 431,421 shares.

Expected impact

Minimal short‑term move; may support slight upside bias.

Evidence & confidence

The transaction size is modest relative to market cap; insider buying is a positive signal but unlikely to move the stock materially.

Market effects

None; biotech sector unchanged.

None; US‑listed micro‑cap only.

None

Counterpoint

Insider purchase could be routine portfolio rebalancing, not a strong buy signal.

Key entities

  • Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp.

    Biotech firm developing therapies for rare diseases.

  • Robert J. Bitterman

    Chairman, President & CEO of Phio.

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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