This direct-to-consumer eyewear company, known for its omnichannel model, reported a notable insider sale amid strong 1-year price gains.
Neil Harris Blumenthal, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Warby Parker (NYSE:WRBY), reported the sale of 100,000 shares of Class A Common Stock in multiple open-market transactions between April 16, 2026 and April 20, 2026, according to a SEC Form 4 filing.
Metric
Value
Shares sold (direct)
100,000
Transaction value
$2.5 million
Post-transaction shares (direct)
50,165
Post-transaction value (direct ownership)
~$1.30 million
Shares sold reflect Class B Common Stock converted to Class A on a one-to-one basis on the same day as each sale; Blumenthal’s pre-existing direct Class A position of 50,165 shares was unchanged by these transactions.
Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($24.67); post-transaction value calculated using the April 20, 2026 closing price ($25.89).
What proportion of Blumenthal’s direct Class A holdings did this transaction involve?This sale involved 18.18% of his direct Class A Common Stock position, reducing direct holdings from 550,165 to 50,165 shares.
Did the transaction impact indirect holdings or other share classes?No indirect Class A shares were traded; however, Blumenthal maintains 400,000 indirect Class A shares and approximately 7.15 million Class B shares (direct and indirect), which are convertible to Class A shares.
Was this sale part of a recurring pattern or a one-off event?The transaction is consistent with prior activity: in the past year, Blumenthal has executed nine direct sales, with recent trade sizes explained by the reduced base of available shares.
What is the derivative context of this sale?The 100,000 shares sold were converted from derivative securities (options or convertible shares) immediately prior to sale, reflecting liquidity management rather than a change in economic exposure.
Metric
Value
Revenue (TTM)
$871.91 million
Net income (TTM)
$1.64 million
Employees
2,218
1-year price change
44.00%
* 1-year price change calculated using April 20, 2026 as the reference date.
Offers eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and related accessories, as well as vision exams and tests through retail stores, digital platforms, and mobile apps.
Operates a direct-to-consumer business model, offering products through retail stores, website, and mobile apps.
Targets consumers seeking affordable, stylish eyewear and vision care services, primarily in the United States and Canada.
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