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Blackstone Holdings II L.P. (SCHWARZMAN STEPHEN A) sold $56.2M of JMKE (indirect holdings)

Blackstone Holdings II L.P. sold 2,572,560 indirectly-held shares of Jersey Mike's Subs Inc. (JMKE) at $21.85 ($56.21M total) across 2 trades on 2026-08-25. Filed jointly with Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C. (10% owner), Blackstone Inc. (10% owner), Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. (10% owner) and SCHWARZMAN STEPHEN A (10% owner).

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Blackstone Holdings II L.P., Blackstone Holdings I/II GP L.L.C., Blackstone Inc., Blackstone Group Management L.L.C., SCHWARZMAN STEPHEN A
Published Aug 26, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
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Bearish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
8/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$JMKEBearishMed
01

Why it matters

The disclosed sale represents a significant reduction in Blackstone's ownership stake, potentially influencing market perception of JMKE's outlook.

02

Market read

A $56M insider sell is material for JMKE and may trigger short‑term price movement.

03

What to watch

Blackstone's broader portfolio strategy or tax considerations may have driven the sale, not company performance.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post-market 2026-08-25

Background

SEC Form 4 filing provides the first public disclosure of the insider transaction.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$JMKEBearishHigh confidence
Context

Form 4 disclosed Blackstone Holdings II L.P. sold 2.57M shares of Jersey Mike's Subs for $56.2M on 2026-08-25.

Expected impact

Potential short-term dip of 3-5% as market digests the sizable sale.

Evidence & confidence

The insider sold a material stake ($56M) without a 10b5-1 plan, suggesting a discretionary decision.

Market effects

Sector

May affect other fast‑casual restaurant stocks as investors watch insider sentiment.

Regional

Limited to U.S. equity markets; no broader regional effect.

Global

Minimal global impact; confined to JMKE and its sector.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be a portfolio rebalancing move unrelated to fundamentals, presenting a buying opportunity.

Key entities

  • Company
    Jersey Mike's Subs Inc.

    Issuer of the shares sold.

  • Insider
    Blackstone Holdings II L.P.

    Seller and 10% owner of JMKE.

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Full insider trading history

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