$NTRA

Brophy Michael Burkes sold $828K of NTRA

Brophy Michael Burkes (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER) sold 1,979 shares of Natera, Inc. (NTRA) at an average of $418.31 ($406.00–$426.34, $0.83M total) across 2 trades over 2026-10-27 to 2026-10-28 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Brophy Michael Burkes
Published Oct 30, 2026, 1:35 AM UTC
Analysis
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AlphAI market briefInsider activity
Primary signal
$NTRA
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
4/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$NTRABearishLow
01

Why it matters

The CFO's sale may be interpreted as a negative signal, potentially weighing on the stock in the short term.

02

Market read

While the transaction is a primary disclosure, its modest size limits broader market impact.

03

What to watch

CFO may be diversifying personal holdings; the transaction follows a pre‑arranged 10b5‑1 plan.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 6/10Timing: post‑market today

Background

SEC Form 4 filing discloses an insider transaction by Natera's CFO.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$NTRABearishMedium confidence
Context

CFO Brophy Michael Burkes sold 1,979 shares for $827,842 via a 10b5-1 plan, reducing his stake to 49,658 shares.

Expected impact

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

Evidence & confidence

A CFO selling nearly $828K of stock is material for a mid‑cap biotech, but the amount is modest; investors may view it as a cautionary sign.

Market effects

minimal impact on the broader biotech sector

minor effect on US markets

limited relevance beyond the company

Counterpoint

The sale could be routine liquidity management rather than a lack of confidence.

Key entities

  • Brophy Michael Burkes

    Chief Financial Officer of Natera, Inc.

  • Natera, Inc.

    US‑listed biotech company (NASDAQ: NTRA).

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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