{
  "id": 19921430,
  "title": "Upstart CEO Paul Gu buys $1.03 million in company stock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/upstart-ceo-paul-gu-buys-1-03-million-in-company-stock",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-14T04:16:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/upstart-ceo-paul-gu-buys-103-million-in-company-stock-93CH-5027046"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Upstart Holdings CEO Paul Gu made a significant investment in his company, acquiring 50,000 shares of Upstart Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UPST) on November 11, 2026. The purchase totaled $1,028,400, with shares traded between $20.45 and $20.70 per share. This move comes as the stock is trading near its 52-week low of $18.91, down 55% year-to-date. Analysts believe UPST is undervalued, with a low P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth. Mr. Gu currently holds 180,000 shares indirectly and 1,102,616 shares directly, including restricted stock units. Additionally, he owns shares through various trusts. Upstart Holdings reported stronger-than-expected Q3 results, with adjusted earnings of $0.33 per share and revenue of $370.52 million, surpassing analyst expectations. The company's total origination volume grew 44% year-over-year to $4.1 billion. Despite the strong performance, some analysts maintain a cautious stance, citing macroeconomic concerns such as rising inflation.",
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  "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."
}