$NTRA

Chapman Steven Leonard sold $545K of NTRA

Chapman Steven Leonard (CEO AND PRESIDENT) sold 1,698 shares of Natera, Inc. (NTRA) at $320.99 ($0.55M total) on 2026-09-01 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Chapman Steven Leonard
Published Sep 4, 2026, 1:05 AM UTC
Analysis
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AlphAI market briefInsider activity
Primary signal
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Neutral
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
4/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$NTRANeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed sale is modest in size and likely to have limited price impact, but may be noted by short‑term traders.

02

Market read

Routine insider sale with modest size; low trading relevance.

03

What to watch

CEO retains a large stake (98,199 shares), indicating continued confidence.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 3/10Timing: filing date 2026‑09‑01

Background

Form 4 filing discloses insider transactions; such filings are primary sources for insider activity.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$NTRANeutralMedium confidence
Context

CEO Steven Leonard sold 1,698 shares for $545K via a 10b5‑1 plan, reducing his stake to 98,199 shares.

Expected impact

Potential short‑term pressure on NTRA, likely limited to a few basis points.

Evidence & confidence

Sale is under $1M and typical for a 10b5‑1 plan; market may view it as neutral to slightly negative.

Market effects

Minimal impact on the biotech sector; insider sales are common and not sector‑wide.

No regional effect beyond NTRA shareholders.

Limited to investors tracking insider activity.

Counterpoint

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

Key entities

  • Steven Leonard Chapman

    CEO and President of Natera, Inc.

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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