Natera director Jonathan Sheena sells $2.89m in stock

Natera's director and co-founder, Jonathan Sheena, recently sold 9,150 shares of the company's stock on August 7, 2026, earning around $2.89 million. This sale was carried out following a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan approved on December 12, 2025. The shares were traded at prices between $308.4 and $320.9 per share. The sale came as the stock price neared its 52-week peak of $326, after a substantial 90% growth over the past year and a 50% increase in the last six months.

Sheena's personal holdings now total 236,464 shares of Natera common stock. However, he also indirectly owns 36,064 shares through trusts, but declares no beneficial interest in these. According to InvestingPro, the stock is presently overvalued and categorized among the platform's most overvalued stocks. Natera recently reported revenue exceeding Wall Street's expectations, with Q2 earnings at $753 million, a significant 14% rise from the expected $661.26 million.

The company's growth is attributed to strong performance across its main business areas, boosted revenue guidance, and successful regulatory outcomes. This positive news led to a significant response in after-hours trading. The management expressed confidence in sustaining this momentum. This report was AI-generated and edited for accuracy.