OKTA.NASDAQOkta, INC

Form 4: Okta CFO Sells 10,000 Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Okta's Chief Financial Officer, Brett Tighe, executed a pre-scheduled sale of 10,000 Class A Common Stock shares at an average price of $95.0691.

Summary

  • Okta's Chief Financial Officer, Brett Tighe, sold 10,000 shares of Class A Common Stock.
  • The transaction occurred on January 13, 2026, at a weighted average price of $95.0691 per share, with prices ranging from $95.00 to $95.35.
  • This sale was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Mr. Tighe on July 15, 2025.
  • Following the transaction, Mr. Tighe directly beneficially owns 134,385 shares of Class A Common Stock and indirectly owns 1,250 shares through a trust.
  • Mr. Tighe also holds various Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Class B Common Stock, which are convertible into Class A Common Stock.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The sale by the CFO was conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which typically indicates a planned liquidity event rather than a reaction to specific company news, thus having a neutral impact on sentiment.

Positives

  • The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, indicating it was not based on new, non-public information.

Negatives

  • An insider sale, even if planned, reduces the direct ownership stake of a key executive in the company.

Future Outlook

The filing indicates future vesting schedules for Restricted Stock Units, contingent on continuous employment, but does not provide a general future outlook for the company's performance.

Industry Context

This filing reports a routine insider transaction under a pre-arranged plan and does not provide information to analyze broader industry trends or competitive positioning.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The sale of shares by a key executive, even if planned, could be perceived as a slight reduction in management's direct alignment with shareholder interests, though the 10b5-1 plan mitigates negative interpretations.
  • Employees: The vesting of RSUs is tied to continuous employment, which is a standard incentive mechanism.

Next Steps

  • Remaining Restricted Stock Units will continue to vest in quarterly installments, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous employment.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2022-06-15Vesting date for 6.25% of certain Restricted Stock Units, with remaining shares vesting in 15 equal quarterly installments.
2023-06-15Vesting date for 8.33% of certain Restricted Stock Units, with remaining shares vesting in 11 equal quarterly installments.
2024-06-15Vesting date for 8.33% of certain Restricted Stock Units, with remaining shares vesting in 11 equal quarterly installments.
2025-06-15Vesting date for 8.33% of certain Restricted Stock Units, with remaining shares vesting in 11 equal quarterly installments.
2025-07-15Date the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan was adopted by the Reporting Person.
2026-01-13Date of the reported transaction (sale of Class A Common Stock).
2026-01-15Signature date of the Form 4 filing.

Recommendation

hold

This Form 4 reports a pre-scheduled insider sale under a 10b5-1 plan, which is a routine event for executives managing their personal finances. It does not provide new fundamental information about Okta's operational performance, strategic direction, or financial health that would warrant a change in investment recommendation. Therefore, a "hold" recommendation is appropriate, maintaining existing positions based on broader company fundamentals rather than this specific transaction.

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