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Peterson David Franklin sold $500K of GWRE

Peterson David Franklin (Chief Accounting Officer) sold 2,500 shares of Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) at $200.00 ($0.50M total) on 2026-08-27 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Peterson David Franklin
Published Aug 27, 2026, 9:12 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Aug 27, 2026, 9:43 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$GWRE
Neutral
medium confidence
Mentioned
$GWRE
Relevance
4/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$GWRENeutralLow
01

Why it matters

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

02

Market read

New insider sale information; modest size limits market impact but adds to transparency.

03

What to watch

Sale executed under a 10b5-1 plan, which may not reflect personal sentiment.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 8/10Timing: today

Background

Form 4 filing discloses insider transactions required by SEC; provides transparency on executive holdings.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$GWRENeutralMedium confidence
Context

Chief Accounting Officer sold 2,500 shares for $500,000 via a 10b5-1 plan on 2026-08-27.

Expected impact

Potential slight downward pressure, but likely muted.

Evidence & confidence

Sale amount is relatively small for a mid-cap; 10b5-1 plan indicates pre-arranged nature, reducing informational asymmetry.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal effect on software sector; insider activity is routine.

Regional

None

Global

None

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Insider sale could be a red flag if repeated, suggesting potential concerns.

Key entities

  • Person
    Peterson David Franklin

    Chief Accounting Officer of Guidewire Software, Inc.

  • Company
    Guidewire Software, Inc.

    Provider of software for the property and casualty insurance industry.

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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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