Form 4: Vaxcyte COO Sells Shares
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Jim Wassil, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER of Vaxcyte, Inc., sold 2,250 shares of common stock on August 3, 2026.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 2,250 Common Stock at $5.35 ($12,038) on August 3, 2026; holds 159,791 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 861 Common Stock at $53.50 ($46,065) on August 3, 2026; holds 158,930 after (Direct).
- Open-market sale: disposed of 1,389 Common Stock at $54.09 ($75,130) on August 3, 2026; holds 157,541 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 2,250 Stock Option (right to buy) on August 3, 2026; holds 68,898 after (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 4
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a mildly negative but low-conviction signal: an insider sold $121,195 of stock under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, which is typically routine.
Insider Transactions
Jim Wassil — Officer (CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER)
Transaction made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Option exercise/conversion | Common Stock | 2,250 | $5 | $12.0K | 159,791 |
| 2026-08-03 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 861 | $54 | $46.1K | 158,930 |
| 2026-08-03 | Open-market sale | Common Stock | 1,389 | $54 | $75.1K | 157,541 |
| 2026-08-03 | Option exercise/conversion | Stock Option (right to buy) | 2,250 | — | — | 68,898 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Option exercise/conversion (2,250 shares) |
| 2026-08-03 | Open-market sale (861 shares) |
| 2026-08-03 | Open-market sale (1,389 shares) |
| 2026-08-03 | Option exercise/conversion (2,250 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, PCVX, Vaxcyte, Inc., bearish, Jim Wassil
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