TWST Twist Bioscience Corp
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Executive Summary
Six TWST insiders—including the CEO, CFO, and COO—collectively sold 16,796 shares for ~$807K on May 21, 2026, all at $53.257. While this represents only ~0.02% of the $3.8B market cap (well below the 0.1% materiality threshold), the uniformity of execution on a single day at an identical price suggests a coordinated liquidity event (e.g., share settlement upon vesting) rather than opportunistic selling. However, the simultaneous sale by the entire C-suite introduces modest cautionary color, especially given the stock's recent run-up.
Key Financial Metrics
Actionable Insight
The lack of material dollar amounts relative to $3.8B market cap means this cluster is unlikely to move the stock on its own. However, if TWST is near a catalyst event (earnings, pipeline data, or M&A), the simultaneous C-suite liquidation could amplify bearish positioning. Monitor for any subsequent 8-K or Form 144 filings that might indicate the sales were part of a larger block trade. With the cross-filing amplifiers triggered (cluster + earnings/agreement/press context), any forthcoming material announcement should be viewed through the lens of insider selling having preceded it.
Key Facts
- Six insiders sold on May 21, 2026, at $53.257/share: CEO (6,888 sh), CFO (2,019 sh), COO (4,160 sh), CAO (688 sh), SVP HR (1,399 sh), and a VP-level executive (1,642 sh)
- Total cluster value is ~$807K, representing ~0.02% of TWST's $3.8B market cap
- All six trades executed on the same day at an identical price, consistent with a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan or tax-related share withholding on a vesting event
- No open-market purchases occurred in this cluster
- The cluster sale value is trivial relative to market cap (0.02%), falling below the 0.1% floor for material insider selling
Financial Impact
~$807K total insider sales, or ~0.02% of market cap — immaterial by both absolute and relative measures
Risk Factors
- If the May 21 sales were opportunistic rather than 10b5-1-scheduled, the identical-price same-day cluster signals potential shared negative information among the C-suite
- Back-to-back insider selling by different cohorts (this cluster + the 8 trades for $1.9M in the prior 30 days) could pressure sentiment even at small dollar amounts
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 SEC document filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | cluster-TWST-1779826026297 |
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Jun 2, 2026
3d ago
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Insider Cluster
| $72.33 $73.93 | ▲ +2.21% | ▲ +1.81% | $69.22 (−4.30%) |
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Jun 1, 2026
4d ago
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Insider Cluster
| $70.15 $72.33 | ▲ +3.11% | ▲ +3.80% | $69.22 (−1.33%) |
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May 28, 2026
8d ago
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Insider Cluster
| $66.87 $67.86 | ▼ −1.48% | ▼ −1.21% | $69.22 (−3.51%) |
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May 26, 2026
10d ago
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Insider Cluster
| $64.17 $69.03 | ▲ +7.57% | ▲ +7.03% | $69.22 (+7.87%) |
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May 4, 2026
4w ago
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8-K
| $56.19 $56.70 | ▲ +0.91% | ▲ +0.11% | $69.22 (+23.19%) |
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Apr 17, 2026
7w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $59.81 $61.88 | ▲ +3.46% | ▲ +3.65% | $69.22 (+15.73%) |
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Mar 17, 2026
11w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $47.28 $44.46 | ▼ −5.96% | ▼ −4.57% | $69.22 (+46.40%) |
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Mar 6, 2026
13w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $46.94 $48.33 | ▼ −2.96% | ▼ −2.12% | $69.22 (−47.46%) |
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Feb 23, 2026
14w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $48.09 $48.54 | ▼ −0.94% | ▼ −0.20% | $69.22 (−43.94%) |
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Feb 23, 2026
14w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $48.09 $48.54 | ▼ −0.94% | ▼ −0.20% | $69.22 (−43.94%) |
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