Dynavax technologies’ president & COO David Novack sells $471,473 in stock

Published 11/03/2025, 02:48
Dynavax technologies’ president & COO David Novack sells $471,473 in stock

David Novack, President and Chief Operating Officer of Dynavax Technologies Corp (NASDAQ:DVAX), recently sold a significant portion of his holdings in the company. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Novack sold 32,764 shares of common stock on March 7, 2025. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $14.39, amounting to a total transaction value of approximately $471,473. The transaction comes as Dynavax, currently valued at $1.79 billion, trades near its 52-week high of $14.63, having gained approximately 32% over the past six months.

The sale was conducted under a 10b5-1 trading plan, which allows company insiders to set up a predetermined plan to sell stock, helping them avoid potential accusations of insider trading. Following this transaction, Novack retains ownership of 22,098 shares of Dynavax stock. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains a "GREAT" financial health score, though technical indicators suggest the stock is currently in overbought territory.

These transactions were executed in multiple trades, with prices ranging from $14.22 to $14.61. Novack has committed to providing detailed information about the specific number of shares and transaction prices upon request to the SEC, Dynavax, or its shareholders. For deeper insights into insider trading patterns and comprehensive analysis of Dynavax’s valuation metrics, including 15+ additional ProTips, check out the full research report on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Dynavax Technologies reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, revealing earnings per share (EPS) of $0.05, which exceeded the forecast of $0.04, while revenue was reported at $71.1 million, slightly missing the expected $72.44 million. The company has also completed half of its planned $200 million share repurchase program, with $100 million in shares bought back, and plans to complete the remaining $100 million by the end of 2025. H.C. Wainwright maintained a Buy rating on Dynavax, with a price target of $31, reflecting confidence in the company’s financial results and strategic initiatives. Additionally, JMP Securities adjusted its price target for Dynavax to $33 from $29, maintaining a Market Perform rating, noting that the revenue guidance for the hepatitis B vaccine, HEPLISAV-B, for 2025 is slightly below expectations. Dynavax’s management expressed optimism about their strategy to enhance shareholder value, focusing on acquiring late-stage assets in the infectious disease sector. The company has a strong financial position, ending 2024 with $713.8 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. These developments underscore Dynavax’s commitment to growth and value creation for shareholders.

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