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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
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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 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.

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