Assaf Feldman, holding the dual roles of Chief Technology Officer and Director, alongside his status as a ten percent owner of Riskified Ltd. (NASDAQ: RSKD), executed a significant divestment of equity on July 6, 2026. The transaction involved the sale of 32,588 Class A Ordinary Shares, resulting in a total realized value of $169,206.
The disposition of these shares occurred within a specific price band, ranging from $5.07 to $5.28 per share. The weighted average price achieved during this transaction was calculated at $5.1923 per share. This specific sale was mandated by a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, a pre-arranged framework adopted by Mr. Feldman on March 16, 2026. At the time of reporting, the stock was trading at $5.19. Independent valuation analysis from InvestingPro indicates that the company may be trading below its assessed Fair Value.
Following the completion of this transaction, Mr. Feldman's direct equity position in Riskified stands at 1,867,371 Class A Ordinary Shares. This reported figure encompasses both direct share ownership and outstanding restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents the contractual right to receive one Class A Ordinary Share upon the completion of vesting and settlement periods. Furthermore, equity data indicates that Mr. Feldman's spouse directly holds 1,314,615 Class A Ordinary Shares.
In parallel corporate developments, Riskified Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an additional share repurchase program with a total value of up to $75 million. This new authorization supplements the company's existing share buyback initiative, which was valued at $375 million. To date, approximately $344.4 million of the original buyback capacity has been utilized. The execution of these buybacks occurs alongside the company's latest financial reporting cycle. Riskified reported a first-quarter 2026 earnings per share of -$0.03. This result fell short of the market forecast, which had anticipated a profit of $0.04 per share. However, the company's top-line performance showed slight strength, with revenue coming in at $88.27 million, slightly exceeding the expected figure of $87.9 million.
Market sentiment regarding the stock remains mixed but shows pockets of institutional confidence. DA Davidson reiterated a Buy rating for Riskified, citing solid operational results that surpassed consensus estimates in both revenue and earnings components. The firm maintained a price target of $6.00, attributing this positive outlook to new business acquisitions and successful upselling activities. These developments reflect ongoing investor interest and confidence in Riskified's future prospects.