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Teradata COO Sells Shares Amidst Market Concerns

Teradata's COO sold 48,077 shares for $1.4M, retaining 171,927 shares. The stock dropped to $29.17 post-sale. Q2 revenue was $410M, with Q3 sales expected to decline 4-6%. The company's CEO also sold 10,000 shares under a 10b5-1 plan, retaining 752,446 shares. Teradata reported $1.7B revenue and $458M net income for the trailing twelve months.

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Published Sep 28, 2026, 8:19 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$TDC
Bearish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
6/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$TDCBearishMed
01

Why it matters

The insider sales add a negative catalyst to the mixed earnings outlook, potentially amplifying the stock’s recent dip.

02

Market read

The filing provides fresh insider‑sell data that could influence short‑term trading decisions on TDC.

03

What to watch

The CEO also sold shares on the same day, but retains a large stake, suggesting continued confidence.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: after market close on Sep 15, 2026

Background

Teradata reported modest Q2 revenue growth but forecast a 4‑6% YoY decline for Q3, while announcing a new AI platform integration.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$TDCBearishHigh confidence
Context

COO Michael D. Hutchinson sold 48,077 shares for $1.4 M on Sep 15, 2026, indicating potential insider concern.

Expected impact

potential downward pressure as market prices in insider sell.

Evidence & confidence

The sale is a fresh Form 4 filing of a sizable insider stake reduction, which typically signals reduced confidence and can trigger sell‑offs.

Market effects

Sector

May weigh on broader enterprise‑software and data‑analytics stocks as investors reassess insider sentiment.

Regional

Limited to US equity markets where TDC trades.

Global

Low; impact confined to Teradata and its immediate peers.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Insider sales could be routine diversification; the company’s Q2 revenue beat and AI platform rollout may offset concerns.

Key entities

  • Executive
    Michael D. Hutchinson

    Chief Operating Officer of Teradata

  • Executive
    Stephen McMillan

    Chief Executive Officer of Teradata

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