Insider Trading April 3, 2026

ZipRecruiter CEO Sells 19,444 Class A Shares in Two Trades as Company Reports Modest Q4 Shortfall

Ian H. Siegel disposes of roughly $36,600 in stock under a 10b5-1 plan; company posts slight revenue miss and rolls out a ChatGPT app

By Ajmal Hussain ZIP
ZipRecruiter CEO Sells 19,444 Class A Shares in Two Trades as Company Reports Modest Q4 Shortfall
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ZipRecruiter Chief Executive Officer Ian H. Siegel sold a total of 19,444 shares of Class A Common Stock in transactions on April 1 and April 2, 2026, netting about $36,612. The sales occurred under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in August 2025. The company also reported Q4 2025 results showing EPS in line with expectations but a small revenue shortfall, and announced a new ChatGPT app that integrates job search filters directly into the AI platform.

Key Points

  • CEO Ian H. Siegel sold 19,444 shares of ZipRecruiter Class A Common Stock across April 1 and April 2, 2026, totaling about $36,612.
  • Sales were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 14, 2025; after the trades Siegel owns 187,814 Class A shares.
  • ZipRecruiter reported Q4 2025 EPS of -0.06 (meeting expectations) while revenue of $111.7 million missed the $112.13 million forecast; the company also released a ChatGPT app with job-preference filters.

Insider transactions

ZipRecruiter NASDAQ:ZIP Chief Executive Officer Ian H. Siegel completed two sales of Class A Common Stock on April 1 and April 2, 2026, disposing of a combined 19,444 shares for approximately $36,612. The trades were split evenly across the two days, with each transaction consisting of 9,722 shares.

On April 1, Siegel sold 9,722 shares at a weighted average price of $1.9014 per share. The execution prices that day varied between $1.825 and $1.975. The following day, April 2, he sold another 9,722 shares at a weighted average price of $1.8645, with individual trade prices ranging from $1.775 to $1.905.


Post-sale ownership and trading plan

After these dispositions, Siegel directly holds 187,814 shares of ZipRecruiter Class A Common Stock. The sales were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan the CEO adopted on August 14, 2025.


Market context

These trades took place while ZipRecruiter shares were trading near $1.89, a price closer to the stock's 52-week low of $1.65 than its 52-week high of $6.55. Over the last year the stock has declined 66 percent, though it recorded a near 10 percent gain in the past week. An InvestingPro analysis referenced alongside these moves indicates that, at current levels, the stock appears undervalued and that subscribers can access nine additional ProTips for deeper insight.


Recent operating and product developments

ZipRecruiter recently reported its Q4 2025 financial results, which showed a slight decline in hiring demand. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of -0.06, a figure that met expectations. Revenue for the quarter was $111.7 million, however, which fell short of the $112.13 million consensus forecast, marking a modest revenue miss relative to projections.

Separately, ZipRecruiter launched a ChatGPT application that enables users to search for jobs inside the AI platform. The app allows consumers to set preferences including salary, location, remote-work options, and experience level to identify job listings on ZipRecruiter’s marketplace. The company described these steps as part of ongoing efforts to innovate and adapt to changing market dynamics.


What stayed constant in the public record

All transactional details, stock-price ranges, share counts, the date of adoption for the trading plan, the quarterly financial results and the product launch specifics are reported exactly as disclosed. No additional outcomes or future implications beyond these reported facts are asserted here.

Risks

  • Stock price volatility - the share price has fallen 66% over the past year and trades nearer its 52-week low than its high, indicating market risk for equity holders.
  • Revenue shortfall - Q4 2025 revenue of $111.7 million missed the $112.13 million forecast, reflecting potential near-term pressure on top-line performance.
  • Concentration risk in hiring demand - the reported slight decline in hiring demand could influence ZipRecruiter’s marketplace dynamics and revenue trajectory.

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