$TEM

LEFKOFSKY ERIC P sold $6.6M of TEM

LEFKOFSKY ERIC P (CEO and Chairman) sold 132,591 shares of Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM) at $49.61 ($6.58M total) on 2026-08-18.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · LEFKOFSKY ERIC P
Published Aug 21, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$TEM
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$TEM
Relevance
6/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$TEMBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The filing reveals a sizable reduction in the CEO's stake, which may influence investor perception and short‑term price action.

02

Market read

Insider sell of $6.6M is a primary disclosure that could affect TEM's stock price in the near term.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming financing or personal tax planning not disclosed.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 5/10Timing: filed 2026‑08‑20, effective 2026‑08‑18

Background

Form 4 filings are mandatory disclosures of insider transactions, providing transparent insight into insider sentiment.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$TEMBearishMedium confidence
Context

CEO Eric Lefkofsky sold 132,591 shares for $6.58M via a Form 4 filing.

Expected impact

Possible modest downside pressure over the next few days.

Evidence & confidence

Insider sales by a founder/CEO are closely watched; the $6.6M size is material for a mid‑cap biotech.

Market effects

May raise scrutiny on biotech insider activity, but limited sector impact.

US biotech market only; no broader regional effect.

Low; relevance confined to Tempus AI shareholders.

Counterpoint

The sale could be a routine liquidity move, not a negative signal.

Key entities

  • Tempus AI, Inc.

    AI-driven healthcare data platform, ticker TEM.

  • Eric Lefkofsky

    CEO, Chairman, and 10% owner of Tempus AI.

Full insider trading history

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