Insider Trading April 1, 2026

AnaptysBio Director Disposes $1.16M in Shares as Company Advances Spinoff and Buyback Plan

Director John P. Schmid sold 20,645 shares on March 30, 2026; AnaptysBio moves forward with First Tracks Biotherapeutics spinoff, $80M private placement and $100M buyback authorization

By Sofia Navarro ANAB
AnaptysBio Director Disposes $1.16M in Shares as Company Advances Spinoff and Buyback Plan
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John P. Schmid, a director at AnaptysBio (ANAB), sold 20,645 shares of common stock on March 30, 2026, for a total of $1.16 million across multiple transactions. The company is proceeding with the spinout of First Tracks Biotherapeutics, which has secured $80 million in a private placement ahead of a planned distribution on April 20, 2026, and AnaptysBio’s board has authorized a $100 million stock repurchase program. Analysts have adjusted price targets following these moves.

Key Points

  • AnaptysBio director John P. Schmid sold 20,645 shares on March 30, 2026, totaling $1.16 million - impacts corporate insiders and equity markets.
  • Company is proceeding with a spinoff of First Tracks Biotherapeutics, which secured $80 million via a private placement; distribution expected April 20, 2026 - relevant to biotech corporate finance and investors.
  • Board authorized a $100 million stock buyback and analysts updated price targets (Piper Sandler to $95, H.C. Wainwright $66) - affects capital allocation and equity valuation.

Overview of the insider sale

On March 30, 2026, John P. Schmid, a director of AnaptysBio (NASDAQ:ANAB), sold a total of 20,645 shares of the company’s common stock in multiple transactions that collectively amounted to $1.16 million. The individual tranches recorded prices that ranged from $55.7087 to $57.3989 per share.

Transaction breakdown

  • 12,596 shares sold at a weighted average price of $55.7087.
  • 7,527 shares sold at a weighted average price of $56.7002.
  • 522 shares sold at a weighted average price of $57.3989.

After completing these sales, Schmid is recorded as directly holding 31,622 shares of AnaptysBio common stock.


Market context

At the time of reporting, AnaptysBio shares were trading at $56.73. That price represents a decline of roughly 13% over the past week while the stock has delivered a 199% return over the prior 12 months. Analyzing valuation, InvestingPro reported that the stock appears overvalued at current levels and offers 16 additional tips for ANAB to provide further context on the company’s financial position and market standing.


Corporate developments: spinoff, financing and buyback

In separate corporate activity, AnaptysBio confirmed plans to spin off First Tracks Biotherapeutics. First Tracks has obtained $80 million through a private placement. The distribution related to the spinoff is expected to occur on April 20, 2026. Under the distribution terms, shareholders of AnaptysBio on the record date will receive one share of First Tracks Biotherapeutics common stock for each share of AnaptysBio common stock held.

Concurrently, AnaptysBio’s Board of Directors has authorized a $100 million stock buyback program.


Analyst reactions

Following the spinoff announcement, Piper Sandler raised its price target for AnaptysBio to $95 while maintaining an Overweight rating, citing the successful launch of JEMPERLI and potential opportunities for ANB033. H.C. Wainwright reiterated a Buy rating and set a $66 price target on AnaptysBio after the spinoff news.


What the record shows

The insider sale, the financing for First Tracks Biotherapeutics, the scheduled distribution on April 20, 2026, and the $100 million buyback authorization are all documented corporate events. Analyst target changes from Piper Sandler and H.C. Wainwright are noted following the spinoff announcement. Reporting shows Schmid’s post-sale direct ownership as 31,622 shares.

This account sticks to the facts disclosed in company filings and analyst notes without adding interpretation beyond the recorded transactions and corporate actions.

Risks

  • Stock price volatility - ANAB traded at $56.73, down about 13% over the past week despite a 199% 12-month return; this volatility affects equity market participants and investors in biotech and pharmaceuticals.
  • Valuation concerns - InvestingPro flagged the stock as appearing overvalued at current levels, introducing valuation risk for investors and analysts covering the biotech sector.
  • Event execution risk - The spinoff distribution scheduled for April 20, 2026, and the private placement for First Tracks Biotherapeutics carry execution and timing uncertainties that bear on corporate finance and shareholder outcomes.

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