PubMatic CEO Rajeev K. Goel sells $270,917 in stock

Published 05/03/2025, 22:24
PubMatic CEO Rajeev K. Goel sells $270,917 in stock

Rajeev K. Goel, the Chief Executive Officer of PubMatic, Inc. (NASDAQ:PUBM), has recently executed a significant stock sale, according to a recent SEC filing. On February 3, 2025, Goel sold 25,000 shares of Class A Common Stock at a weighted average price of $10.8367 per share, totaling approximately $270,917. This transaction was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Goel adopted on March 1, 2024. The sale comes as PubMatic’s stock has declined 26% in the past week and nearly 28% year-to-date, with the current price near its 52-week low of $9.92.

In addition to the sale, Goel was involved in several other transactions. On March 3, 2025, he acquired 25,000 shares of Class A Common Stock through a transaction coded as "C," which involved the conversion of Class B shares. Furthermore, on February 18, 2025, Goel was granted 269,231 restricted stock units, which vest over time, and an equivalent number of stock options with an exercise price of $15.65 per share.

These transactions are part of Goel’s ongoing management of his holdings in PubMatic, a company specializing in digital advertising technology. Investors often monitor such insider transactions for insights into executive sentiment and potential future performance of the company.

In other recent news, PubMatic Inc. reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, surpassing expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.41, significantly higher than the forecasted $0.24. However, the company faced a slight revenue shortfall, posting $85.5 million against an anticipated $88.46 million. Despite this, PubMatic’s Connected TV (CTV) revenue more than doubled during the year, becoming a crucial growth driver. The company’s financial stability is underscored by its $140.6 million cash reserve and lack of debt. Analyst Ronald Josey from Citizens JMP adjusted PubMatic’s stock target from $20 to $18 while maintaining an "outperform" rating, reflecting continued confidence in the company’s future performance despite some headwinds.

PubMatic’s first-quarter 2025 guidance suggests a 7% year-over-year revenue decline, yet the company anticipates ending the year with high single-digit growth. The company’s strategic shift towards faster-growing advertising formats is evident, with desktop display and CTV each comprising 20% of its revenue. PubMatic’s emerging business ventures, such as Connect and Activate, have shown promising development, with "emerging" revenue doubling year-over-year in 2024. The company is targeting over 15% underlying business growth in 2025, with a focus on accelerating growth in CTV and digital advertising innovations.

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