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SEC EDGAROCT 191 min read$GWRE

Rosenbaum Michael George sold $201K of GWRE

Rosenbaum Michael George (Chief Executive Officer) sold 1,200 shares of Guidewire Software, Inc. (GWRE) at $167.90 ($0.20M total) on 2026-10-19 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Rosenbaum Michael George
Published Oct 19, 2026, 10:22 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Oct 19, 2026, 10:28 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$GWRE
Neutral
medium confidence
Mentioned
$GWRE
Relevance
3/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$GWRENeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The filing provides the first public disclosure of the CEO's share sale, a modest amount that may cause slight short‑term price pressure.

02

Market read

A routine insider sale disclosed via a Form 4; limited trading relevance but worth noting for investors tracking insider activity.

03

What to watch

The CEO retains a large stake (274,866 shares), indicating continued confidence.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 3/10Timing: after-hours filing on 2026‑10‑19

Background

Guidewire Software filed a Form 4 reporting an insider transaction by its CEO.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$GWRENeutralMedium confidence
Context

CEO Michael George Rosenbaum sold 1,200 shares for $201,480 via a 10b5‑1 plan, reducing his holdings to 274,866 shares.

Expected impact

potential slight downward pressure as the market prices the insider sell

Evidence & confidence

A $200k sale by the CEO is a routine 10b5‑1 transaction; while it signals some liquidity, the amount is small relative to the company's market cap.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal impact on the software sector; insider sales are common and this size is not material.

Regional

None

Global

None

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be viewed as a routine liquidity move rather than a negative signal.

Key entities

  • company
    Guidewire Software, Inc.

    Provider of software for the property and casualty insurance industry.

  • person
    Michael George Rosenbaum

    Chief Executive Officer of Guidewire Software.

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Full insider trading history

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