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SEC EDGARAUG 191 min read$UPST

Blankmeyer Andrea sold $299K of UPST

Blankmeyer Andrea (Chief Financial Officer) sold 10,175 shares of Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST) at an average of $29.35 ($29.33–$29.36, $0.30M total) across 2 trades over 2026-08-17 to 2026-08-19 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Blankmeyer Andrea
Published Aug 19, 2026, 10:14 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Aug 19, 2026, 10:19 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
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Neutral
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
3/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$UPSTNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed sale is the first public report of this transaction, providing new data for traders.

02

Market read

Small insider sell, modest impact on UPST trading; useful for short‑term monitoring.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming regulatory scrutiny on lending platforms may influence insider decisions.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 4/10Timing: filed on 2026‑08‑19

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; CFO sales are monitored for signals.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$UPSTNeutralMedium confidence
Context

CFO Andrea Blankmeyer sold 10,175 shares for $298,636 via a 10b5‑1 plan.

Expected impact

Potential short‑term pressure on UPST price, likely limited impact.

Evidence & confidence

Sale size is modest relative to holdings and market cap; typical for 10b5‑1 plans.

Market effects

Sector

No broader sector impact; fintech insider sales are routine.

Regional

Limited to US markets where UPST trades.

Global

Low global relevance.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Insider sell could be a pre‑emptive move before upcoming earnings volatility.

Key entities

  • Company
    Upstart Holdings, Inc.

    US‑listed fintech lender (ticker UPST).

  • Person
    Andrea Blankmeyer

    Chief Financial Officer of Upstart.

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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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