Insider Trading April 9, 2026 05:49 PM

Porch Group CFO Sells Shares to Cover Taxes, While Receiving New Equity Awards

Shawn Tabak sold roughly $67,000 in stock to meet tax withholding on vested RSUs and also received more than 67,000 shares through awards and performance grants

By Nina Shah PRCH
Porch Group CFO Sells Shares to Cover Taxes, While Receiving New Equity Awards
PRCH

Porch Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRCH) Chief Financial Officer Shawn Tabak completed a sale of 9,344 shares on April 7, 2026, to satisfy tax-withholding obligations tied to vested restricted stock units. The shares were sold at prices between $7.19 and $7.28, netting approximately $67,171. On the same day Tabak was granted 67,335 shares, composed of 39,027 restricted stock units under the 2026 long-term incentive program and 28,308 shares for exceeding 2025 annual bonus targets. After these transactions, Tabak directly holds 424,087 shares. Porch Group shares traded near $7.02 at the time, and the company recently reported Q4 2025 results that beat expectations on both EPS and revenue.

Key Points

  • Porch Group CFO Shawn Tabak sold 9,344 shares on April 7, 2026, to cover tax withholding tied to vested restricted stock units, generating about $67,171 at prices between $7.19 and $7.28.
  • On the same day, Tabak was granted 67,335 shares: 39,027 RSUs under the 2026 long-term equity incentive program and 28,308 shares for exceeding 2025 annual bonus targets.
  • After these transactions, Tabak directly owns 424,087 shares. The company reported Q4 2025 results beating EPS and revenue estimates, with EPS of -$0.03 versus an expected -$0.07 and revenue of $124.3 million versus $108.23 million expected.

Porch Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRCH) Chief Financial Officer Shawn Tabak executed a mandated sale of common stock on April 7, 2026 to satisfy tax-withholding obligations associated with vesting restricted stock units. The transaction involved 9,344 shares sold in multiple trades at prices ranging from $7.19 to $7.28 per share, with an average reported execution price of $7.1889. Proceeds from these sales totaled approximately $67,171.

These dispositions were issuer-directed and intended to cover tax liabilities created by the vesting of equity awards. The sales were contemporaneous with a separate set of equity grants to Tabak recorded the same day.

On April 7, 2026, Tabak also received a total of 67,335 shares of Porch Group common stock. That amount comprises two components: 39,027 shares granted as restricted stock units under the company's 2026 long-term equity incentive program and 28,308 shares awarded for performance that exceeded target levels under the firm's 2025 annual bonus program. Following the completion of the sales and the receipt of these awards, Tabak's direct ownership in Porch Group stands at 424,087 shares.

At the time of the transactions, Porch Group shares were trading at $7.02. The company’s stock has declined roughly 54% over the past six months. Independent analysis cited in the company’s reporting indicates a financial health score of 2.82 classified as "GOOD," and analysts are forecasting profitability in the current year, with earnings estimated at $0.31 per share.

Porch Group also released fourth-quarter 2025 financial results ahead of market expectations. The company reported an adjusted earnings per share of -$0.03, outperforming the consensus estimate of -$0.07. Revenue for the quarter came in at $124.3 million, above the $108.23 million many analysts had expected. These results were presented as positive relative to forecasts and reflect a quarter in which both EPS and revenue exceeded consensus estimates.

No other corporate actions, analyst upgrades, downgrades, or additional material announcements were reported in conjunction with the insider filings and quarterly results. For investors seeking more detailed financial analysis, the company’s Pro Research Report and additional ProTips are available through InvestingPro, as noted in the information accompanying the filings.


Context and takeaways

The sale of shares by the CFO was a procedural step to meet tax obligations tied to equity vesting and was offset by significantly larger grants received the same day. Tabak’s net change in direct holdings reflects both the sale and the receipt of awards, leaving him with over 424,000 shares on record.

Risks

  • Share price volatility - Porch Group shares were trading at $7.02 and have fallen about 54% over the past six months, indicating potential market risk for shareholders.
  • Earnings uncertainty - While analysts forecast profitability for the current year at $0.31 per share, recent quarterly results still showed a negative EPS, which highlights ongoing earnings variability.
  • Concentration of insider holdings - Significant equity awards to executives can affect dilution and governance considerations for investors in the technology and specialty finance segments where Porch operates.

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