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Coen Steven P. sold $8K of DNA

Coen Steven P. (See remarks) sold 766 shares of Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (DNA) at $10.14 on 2026-10-19.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Coen Steven P.
Published Oct 21, 2026, 8:07 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$DNA
Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
3/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$DNANeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The transaction is a routine insider sale with limited market impact.

02

Market read

Low relevance; the filing provides a minor data point for traders monitoring insider activity.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming corporate actions or financing needs not disclosed in the filing.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 3/10Timing: filing released today

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions and are primary sources for such events.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$DNANeutralHigh confidence
Context

Officer Coen Steven P. sold 766 shares of Ginkgo Bioworks for $7,770 on Oct 19, 2026, reducing his stake to 50,168 shares.

Expected impact

likely slight downward pressure as the market prices the insider sell.

Evidence & confidence

Small $8K sale by an officer is a primary filing but materiality is low; typical market reaction is minor price dip.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal impact on the synthetic biology sector.

Regional

No regional effect.

Global

Insignificant on a global scale.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be interpreted as a signal of insider concern, but the amount is too small to warrant a trade.

Key entities

  • Company
    Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.

    Synthetic biology company listed on NYSE under ticker DNA.

  • Officer
    Coen Steven P.

    Reporting officer who sold shares.

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