SAN FRANCISCO—Christopher Slowe, Chief Technology Officer of Reddit, Inc. (NASDAQ:RDDT), has recently sold a significant portion of his holdings in the company. According to a recent filing, Slowe disposed of Class A Common Stock valued at approximately $2.95 million on January 22, 2025. The sale comes as Reddit trades near its 52-week high of $191, with the stock showing an impressive 261% return over the past year. InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently trading above its Fair Value.
The transactions were executed at prices ranging from $182.58 to $187.24 per share. Following these sales, Slowe retains ownership of 311,381 shares directly and 35,252 shares indirectly through The Slowe Family Trust.
Additionally, Slowe acquired 11,000 shares through the exercise of stock options at a conversion price of $1.93 per share. These transactions were part of a pre-established trading plan under Rule 10b5-1, which allows insiders to set up a predetermined schedule for selling stocks to avoid concerns about insider trading.
In other recent news, Reddit has been a focus of attention due to significant financial performance and growth. The company reported a 68% increase in total revenue and a 56% rise in advertising revenue. Reddit and Snap have been attracting advertisers by offering discounts, with Reddit offering up to a 15% return in ad credits for brands that spend more than $1 million. Analysts from Piper Sandler have forecasted Reddit’s revenue to reach $402 million in the fourth quarter, marking a 61% increase year-over-year. The firm also raised Reddit’s stock target from $150.00 to $197.00, maintaining an Overweight rating. Other firms such as B.Riley, Citi, and Needham have also increased their price targets for Reddit, reflecting confidence in the company’s growth. However, BofA Securities maintained a Neutral rating, warning of a potential slowdown in the second half of 2025. Despite these developments, Reddit recently experienced a significant outage affecting thousands of users following a software bug fix.
This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.