{
  "id": 1414364,
  "title": "Magnite director Knopper sells $848,296 in common stock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/magnite-director-knopper-sells-848-296-in-common-stock",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-17T04:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/magnite-director-knopper-sells-848296-in-common-stock-93CH-4862106"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Douglas S. Knopper, a Magnite Inc. director, sold 37,337 shares of the company's stock on August 6, 2026, for a total of $848,296. The shares were each priced at $22.72. Since then, the stock price has risen to $24.73, indicating a 114% return over the past six months. This sale was conducted following a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Mr. Knopper established on December 12, 2025. As of the sale, Mr. Knopper still holds 88,473 shares of Magnite common stock directly.\n\nMagnite Inc. is currently deemed fairly valued by InvestingPro analysis, boasting a strong financial health score. For those interested in further analysis, comprehensive Pro Research Reports and 13 ProTips for Magnite (MGNI) are available. Recently, Magnite Inc. reported its Q2 2026 earnings, surpassing analysts' expectations for both profit and revenue. The company disclosed non-GAAP earnings of $0.26 per share, surpassing the estimated $0.25 per share. Revenue for the period amounted to $192.8 million, exceeding the anticipated $179.2 million, reflecting an 11% increase year-over-year.\n\nFollowing these impressive results, Magnite raised its full-year guidance, demonstrating confidence in its financial performance. Additionally, Scotiabank increased its price target for Magnite shares from $17 to $27, maintaining a Sector Outperform rating. This upward revision was prompted by Magnite's strong financial metrics, including significant growth in EBITDA, margins, and free cash flow forecasts for 2026. The company's contribution ex-TAC grew by 17%, and connected TV (CTV) accelerated by 36% year-over-year, with EBITDA increasing by 30% year-over-year. These factors underscore Magnite's robust financial trajectory and positive reception from analysts. This report was AI-generated and reviewed by an editor. For further details, see our Terms and Conditions.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Magnite director Knopper sold 37,337 shares for $848,296 on August 6, 2026",
    "Stock price rose 114% to $24.73 over six months since sale",
    "Knopper still holds 88,473 Magnite shares after sale"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The sale of Magnite shares by director Knopper comes as the company's strong financial performance and raised guidance have driven analyst upgrades, including a price target increase from Scotiabank to $27.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Magnite CTO David Buonasera sells $179,477 in company stock",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/magnite-cto-david-buonasera-sells-179-477-in-company-stock",
        "published": "2026-08-17T03:46:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}