Insider Trading April 10, 2026 05:58 PM

Porch Group CEO Executes $867K Share Sale to Cover RSU Taxes

Transaction prompted by mandatory sell-to-cover tied to vested performance-based RSUs; company recently posted a revenue and EPS beat for Q4 2025

By Hana Yamamoto PRCH
Porch Group CEO Executes $867K Share Sale to Cover RSU Taxes
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Matt Ehrlichman, Porch Group's chief executive, chairman and founder, sold 121,293 shares of Porch Group common stock on April 9, 2026, in a transaction required to satisfy tax withholding related to vested performance-based restricted stock units. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $7.1516 for proceeds of $867,439. The company reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 results earlier in February, including revenue of $124.3 million and EPS of -$0.03.

Key Points

  • Matt Ehrlichman sold 121,293 shares on April 9, 2026, at a weighted average price of $7.1516, totaling $867,439.
  • The sale was executed under a mandatory sell-to-cover method to satisfy tax withholding on performance-based RSUs that vested April 7, 2026; post-sale direct ownership is 17,309,057 shares with 6,416,712 additional indirect shares held via West Equities, LLC.
  • Porch Group reported Q4 2025 results of EPS -$0.03 (better than -$0.07 expected) and revenue of $124.3 million (ahead of $108.23 million), and InvestingPro analysis cited a Fair Value of $7.83.

Insider transaction details

Matt Ehrlichman, who serves as chief executive officer, chairman and founder of Porch Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRCH), sold 121,293 shares of common stock on April 9, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares were disposed of at a weighted average price of $7.1516, generating total gross proceeds of $867,439.

The filings show the sales took place across multiple transactions, with execution prices ranging from $6.80 to $7.77 per share. The company indicated that the disposition was carried out under a sell-to-cover election that Porch Group selected as the exclusive method for plan participants to meet tax withholding obligations arising from the settlement of performance-based restricted stock unit awards that vested on April 7, 2026.

Post-transaction holdings

After the required sale, Ehrlichman retains direct ownership of 17,309,057 shares of Porch Group common stock. In addition to his direct holdings, he is reported to have indirect ownership of 6,416,712 shares through West Equities, LLC, as reflected in the Form 4.

Share price context

The transaction price is above the company’s most recent trading price noted in the filing. Over the past six months, Porch Group’s stock has declined by 55 percent and was trading at $6.76 at the time referenced in the filing. The weighted average sale price of $7.1516 therefore sits modestly above that $6.76 trading level.

Valuation and company results cited

The filing and related commentary reference analysis from InvestingPro that assigns a Fair Value of $7.83 to the stock and lists it on a Most Undervalued roster. The same commentary points investors to expanded research available in a Pro Research Report.

Porch Group’s fourth-quarter 2025 financial results were also noted. The company reported an earnings per share of -$0.03 for the quarter, outperforming the consensus expectation of -$0.07. Revenue for the period was $124.3 million, above the $108.23 million analysts had forecast. Those results were disclosed on February 11, 2026.

What the filing shows and what it does not

The Form 4 indicates the sale was a required action to address tax withholding on vested performance-based restricted stock units, rather than an open-market decision to alter a personal investment stance. The filing confirms Mr. Ehrlichman’s remaining direct and indirect equity stakes, but it does not include commentary on future insider buying or selling plans.

Investor considerations

The filing provides precise details on the number of shares sold, the transaction prices, and the reason for the sale. It also places those transactions in the context of recent company earnings that beat expectations and a valuation assessment that suggests a fair value modestly above the weighted average sale price. Investors reviewing the SEC filing will have clear data on ownership position and the mechanics behind the sale, while the company’s recent quarterly results offer additional context for evaluating near-term performance.


Note: All figures and assertions in this report are drawn from the referenced SEC filing and the company’s disclosed quarterly results.

Risks

  • Share price volatility - the stock has fallen 55% over the past six months to $6.76, which may increase market and investor uncertainty in the equity.
  • Perception risk - required sell-to-cover transactions can be perceived by some market participants as insider selling even when driven by tax-withholding mechanics.
  • Valuation gap - while third-party analysis cited a Fair Value of $7.83, the market price reported is below that mark, creating uncertainty around near-term price realization.

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