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SEC EDGAROCT 71 min read$WAY

Hawkins Matthew J. sold $2.2M of WAY

Hawkins Matthew J. (Chief Executive Officer) sold 82,500 shares of Waystar Holding Corp. (WAY) at $26.23 ($2.16M total) on 2026-10-06 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Hawkins Matthew J.
Published Oct 7, 2026, 8:12 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Oct 7, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
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Neutral
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
5/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$WAYNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed sale reduces the CEO's ownership but leaves him with a substantial stake, suggesting continued confidence.

02

Market read

A modest insider sale that may cause slight short‑term price pressure.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming corporate actions or financing needs not disclosed.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 4/10Timing: after‑hours on 2026‑10‑06

Background

Form 4 filings provide the first public disclosure of insider transactions.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$WAYNeutralMedium confidence
Context

CEO Hawkins sold 82,500 shares for $2.16M via a 10b5‑1 plan, reducing his stake to 1.8M shares.

Expected impact

likely slight downward pressure as the market prices the sale

Evidence & confidence

A $2M sale by the CEO is material enough to be noted but is not large enough to drive a significant move.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal impact on the healthcare services sector; no broader industry signal.

Regional

Limited to U.S. investors tracking Waystar.

Global

None

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be a routine liquidity event unrelated to company outlook.

Key entities

  • Company
    Waystar Holding Corp.

    Provider of revenue cycle management and technology solutions.

  • Person
    Hawkins Matthew J.

    Chief Executive Officer of Waystar.

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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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