Insider Selling: Etsy (NYSE:ETSY) Insider Sells $35,223.99 in Stock

Etsy Inc (NYSE:ETSY) insider Josh Silverman sold 417 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $84.47, for a total transaction of $35,223.99. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 262,617 shares in the company, valued at $22,183,257.99. The trade was a 0.16% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Josh Silverman also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, October 13th, Josh Silverman sold 714 shares of Etsy stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.00, for a total transaction of $56,406.00.
• On Thursday, October 8th, Josh Silverman sold 383 shares of Etsy stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $74.00, for a total transaction of $28,342.00.
• On Thursday, October 1st, Josh Silverman sold 2,090 shares of Etsy stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $72.45, for a total transaction of $151,420.50.
• On Tuesday, September 1st, Josh Silverman sold 11,696 shares of Etsy stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $81.85, for a total transaction of $957,317.60.
• On Thursday, September 3rd, Josh Silverman sold 1,671 shares of Etsy stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $84.00, for a total transaction of $140,364.00.
• On Tuesday, August 4th, Josh Silverman sold 6,294 shares of Etsy stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $84.00, for a total transaction of $528,696.00.
• On Monday, August 3rd, Josh Silverman sold 41,108 shares of Etsy stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.11, for a total transaction of $3,416,485.88.

Etsy Trading Down 4.7%

NYSE:ETSY opened at $85.01 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $8.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 47.49, a PEG ratio of 2.13 and a beta of 1.86. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $77.01 and its 200 day simple moving average is $71.95. Etsy Inc has a twelve month low of $44.00 and a twelve month high of $90.32.

Etsy (NYSE:ETSY) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported ($0.49) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.75 by ($1.24). Etsy had a negative return on equity of 34.18% and a net margin of 7.32%. The business had revenue of $668.31 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $646.10 million. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.25 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down .7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Etsy Inc will post 3.94 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Etsy News

Here are the key news stories impacting Etsy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Unconfirmed reports of potential takeover interest in online marketplaces lifted Etsy alongside eBay. The speculation is a short-term catalyst, although no offer or transaction has been confirmed. eBay Jumps 5% on Takeover Speculation; Etsy Rallies 7%, Shopify Holds Flat
• Positive Sentiment: Etsy recorded a sharp, high-volume advance in the latest session and was on track for a seventh consecutive gain, indicating strong near-term investor demand. The momentum has brought the stock close to its 52-week high. Etsy on track to widen gains to seventh straight session
• Neutral Sentiment: Etsy will release third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on October 28. Investors will be watching marketplace sales, revenue growth, profitability and management’s outlook for confirmation that the rally is supported by improving fundamentals. Etsy to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cautioned that the latest trend in earnings-estimate revisions may not support continued gains, creating a risk that the recent rally loses momentum. Etsy’s prior quarterly results also included an EPS miss, while revenue declined slightly year over year. Etsy Moves Higher: Will This Strength Last?
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Josh Silverman sold 1,131 shares for roughly $91,630 across two transactions. Because the sales were made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan and represented less than 0.5% of his holdings, they are a limited bearish signal. Etsy SEC Form 4 Insider Transactions

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

ETSY has been the subject of several analyst reports. Wedbush assumed coverage on Etsy in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $80.00 target price for the company. BTIG Research upgraded Etsy from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $90.00 target price for the company in a research note on Friday, September 18th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Etsy from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and raised their target price for the company from $85.00 to $100.00 in a report on Friday, August 7th. Arete Research set a $81.00 price target on Etsy and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 24th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC boosted their price target on Etsy from $85.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $86.21.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Etsy

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC acquired a new position in Etsy in the 3rd quarter worth $9,650,000. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC boosted its position in Etsy by 9.3% in the 3rd quarter. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC now owns 3,166 shares of the company’s stock valued at $238,000 after buying an additional 269 shares during the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its position in Etsy by 18.9% in the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 4,518 shares of the company’s stock valued at $323,000 after buying an additional 718 shares during the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC boosted its position in Etsy by 57.3% in the 3rd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 4,844 shares of the company’s stock valued at $346,000 after buying an additional 1,765 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Etsy by 10.3% during the second quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 4,584 shares of the company’s stock valued at $345,000 after acquiring an additional 429 shares in the last quarter. 99.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Etsy Company Profile

Etsy, Inc operates a global online marketplace focused on unique and creative goods. Its platform connects buyers with independent sellers offering handmade products, vintage items, craft supplies, personalized merchandise, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and other specialty goods.

The company generates revenue primarily through marketplace services, including seller listing and transaction fees, payment processing, advertising, and other seller-focused services. Etsy also provides tools intended to help independent merchants manage their shops, market products, process orders, and reach customers.

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, Etsy serves buyers and sellers in numerous countries.