$NTAP

O'Callahan Elizabeth M sold $185K of NTAP

O'Callahan Elizabeth M (EVP, Chief Admin. Officer) sold 1,000 shares of NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) at $184.74 ($0.18M total) on 2026-09-10 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · O'Callahan Elizabeth M
Published Sep 14, 2026, 8:28 PM UTC
Analysis
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AlphAI market briefInsider activity
Primary signal
$NTAP
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$NTAP
Relevance
3/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$NTAPBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed sale is modest and pre‑arranged, likely having minimal effect on price.

02

Market read

Routine insider sale with limited trading relevance.

03

What to watch

10b5‑1 plans often execute scheduled sales regardless of outlook.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 3/10Timing: filing posted after market close on 2026‑09‑14

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; investors monitor for material changes.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$NTAPBearishMedium confidence
Context

EVP sold 1,000 shares for $184,740 via 10b5-1 plan, reducing holdings to 30,737 shares.

Expected impact

Potential short-term downward pressure of 0.5‑1% on NTAP.

Evidence & confidence

Sale size is modest relative to float and disclosed under a pre‑arranged plan, limiting material impact.

Market effects

No broader sector impact; data storage sector unchanged.

U.S. market only; no regional ripple.

Limited to NTAP investors.

Counterpoint

Insider sale could be routine liquidity need, not a bearish signal.

Key entities

  • Elizabeth M. O'Callahan

    Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer of NetApp.

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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