Wassil Jim sold $128K of PCVX

Wassil Jim (EVP, Chief Scientific Ofc, COO) sold 2,250 shares of Vaxcyte, Inc. (PCVX) at an average of $56.67 ($56.65–$57.09, $0.13M total) across 2 trades on 2026-10-01 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Wassil Jim
Published Oct 2, 2026, 8:05 PM UTC
Analysis
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AlphAI market briefInsider activity
Primary signal
$PCVX
Neutral
medium confidence
Mentioned
$PCVX
Relevance
3/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$PCVXNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The sale is modest and unlikely to move the stock significantly, but it provides transparency on insider holdings.

02

Market read

Primary disclosure of a small insider sale; limited trading relevance.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming FDA decisions or trial results could amplify the impact of this sale.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 3/10Timing: today

Background

SEC Form 4 filing discloses an insider's 10b5‑1 sale of Vaxcyte shares.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$PCVXNeutralMedium confidence
Context

Officer Wassil Jim sold 2,250 shares of Vaxcyte for $127.5K via a 10b5‑1 plan, reducing his stake to 145,435 shares.

Expected impact

likely slight downward pressure as the market prices the insider divestment

Evidence & confidence

Insider sales of this size are routine and typically have limited impact, but the disclosed 10b5‑1 plan signals a planned reduction in holdings.

Market effects

Minimal effect on the biotech sector; no broader industry catalyst.

Negligible impact on US markets.

None

Counterpoint

If the insider sale reflects concerns about upcoming data, the stock could face more downside.

Key entities

  • Vaxcyte, Inc.

    Biotech firm developing DNA‑based vaccines and therapeutics.

  • Wassil Jim

    Executive Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer and COO of Vaxcyte.

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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