AlphAIAlphAI — Financial news for AI agents
SEC EDGARAUG 191 min read$UPST

Darling Scott sold $24K of UPST

Darling Scott (Chief Legal Officer) sold 814 shares of Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST) at $29.36 on 2026-08-17.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Darling Scott
Published Aug 19, 2026, 10:14 PM UTC
Analysis
AlphAI AI DeskAI-generated
Added to AlphAI Aug 19, 2026, 10:19 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
How this was made
AlphAI summarizes source reporting and applies a structured AI analysis for relevance, timing, sentiment and ticker impact. Always verify material claims with the original publisher.
About AlphAI AI DeskScoring methodologyReport an issue
AlphAI market briefInsider activity
Primary signal
$UPST
Neutral
medium confidence
Mentioned
$UPST
Relevance
3/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$UPSTNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed sale is modest and unlikely to move the stock materially.

02

Market read

Provides a fresh, primary source of insider activity but limited trading relevance.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming earnings or guidance that may contextualize the insider's decision.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 6/10Timing: post‑market filing on 2026‑08‑19

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; investors monitor them for signals.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$UPSTNeutralMedium confidence
Context

Chief Legal Officer sold 814 shares for $23,898, reducing holdings to 87,186 shares.

Expected impact

Minor downward pressure, likely within normal volatility range.

Evidence & confidence

Sale size is modest relative to insider holdings and overall float; no broader catalyst.

Market effects

Sector

Limited; fintech sector unlikely to react significantly to a small insider sale.

Regional

None; company is US‑based with no immediate regional effect.

Global

Low; the filing does not affect global markets.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be routine portfolio rebalancing rather than a negative signal.

Key entities

  • Officer
    Darling Scott

    Chief Legal Officer of Upstart Holdings, Inc.

Read at source← All news

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.

UPST insider trading history →

Related articles

OCT 5
$UPSTHighAI 8/10

Why Is Upstart (UPST) Stock Soaring Today

Upstart (UPST) shares rose 6.2% after reporting September 2026 loan originations of $1.38B and an improved Upstart Macro Index of 1.49, indicating lower default risk. The company's Q3 originations reached $4.12B. The stock is volatile, down 46.9% YTD.

financialcontent.com2 min
OCT 5
$UPSTMed

Upstart Jumps 6% as Its Own Macro Index Ticks Down; Synchrony Financial Holds Flat, OneMain Holdings Barely Budges

Upstart Holdings (UPST) stock rose 6% to $24.19 after reporting a slight dip in its Upstart Macro Index to 1.49. The company also reported preliminary September origination volume of $1,378.3M. Synchrony Financial (SYF) and OneMain Holdings (OMF) stocks remained flat. The Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) both gained 0.5%.

247wallst.com2 min
SEP 11
$UPSTLowAI 8/10

FinTechs Are Shopping for Very Different Charters

FinTech companies are pursuing different types of national bank charters. Revolut, Circle, Block, and Upstart seek approvals for various banking models, including deposit-taking, lending, and digital-asset custody. Chime agreed to acquire Stride Bank for $590M. The OCC received 40 de novo applications in 18 months, with 23 involving digital assets. These charters aim to expand services and bring activities under federal supervision.

pymnts.com4 min