Insider Larissa Schwartz Sells 1,899 Okta Shares at $90.74, Board Greenlights $1B Buyback
Okta insider Larissa Schwartz sold 1,899 shares at $90.74 on January 7, reducing her position by 4.74% to 38,164 shares valued at $3.46 million. The company’s board authorized a $1.00 billion stock buyback plan on January 5 to repurchase up to 6.8% of outstanding shares, signaling management’s confidence in valuation.
1. Insider Transaction Reduces Position
On January 7, Okta insider Larissa Schwartz sold 1,899 shares of the company, reducing her holdings by 4.74%. The transaction generated $172,315.26 in proceeds and leaves Schwartz with 38,164 shares valued at approximately $3.46 million. This sale follows two earlier dispositions: 1,318 shares on December 5 and 1,318 shares on November 11, bringing her total sales since November to 4,535 shares.
2. Q4 Results Exceed Estimates
In its December 2 quarter, Okta reported revenue of $742.0 million, up 11.6% year-over-year and ahead of the consensus of $730.2 million. Adjusted EPS was $0.82, topping analyst forecasts by $0.06. The company achieved a 6.87% net margin and a 3.77% return on equity. Management raised full-year 2026 EPS guidance to a range of $3.43–$3.44 and set Q4 guidance at $0.84–$0.85, with analysts currently modeling $0.42 EPS for the fiscal year.
3. $1 Billion Buyback Authorization
On January 5, Okta’s board approved a share repurchase program of up to $1.00 billion, representing roughly 6.8% of the outstanding shares. The authorization allows open-market purchases and signals management’s confidence in the valuation. The buyback plan complements ongoing efforts to improve capital returns and enhance shareholder value.
4. Analyst Ratings and Targets
Following the quarter, twenty-four analysts maintain a Buy recommendation, thirteen rate the stock as Hold and two as Sell, yielding a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. Price targets range from $95.00 to $145.00, with an average consensus target of $114.09. Notable recent actions include Piper Sandler raising its target to $100.00 with a Neutral stance and Berenberg Bank initiating coverage with a $145.00 objective and a Buy rating.