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Director Karen Walker of Sprout Social, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPT), a $1.08 billion market cap company whose stock is trading near its 52-week low of $18.52 and has declined 39% over the past six months, sold 5,000 shares of Class A Common Stock on July 14, 2025, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $18.83 to $19.33, with the transaction resulting in a total value of $95,225.
Following the transaction, Walker directly owns 28,963 shares of Sprout Social. This includes 8,298 granted restricted stock units which will vest on the earlier of (i) the day immediately preceding the date of the first annual meeting of the Issuer’s stockholders following the date of the grant and (ii) the first anniversary of the date of grant. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer and does not expire.
Additionally, Walker indirectly owns 3,000 shares held in trusts where she and her spouse serve as trustees. These holdings consist of 1,000 shares held by the Michael Alexander Walker 2021 Trust, 1,000 shares held by the Alexander Brooke Walker 2021 Trust, and 1,000 shares held by the Cameron Richard Walker 2021 Trust.
The sale was executed under a 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Walker on September 13, 2024. While the company is currently unprofitable, InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is undervalued, with analysts projecting a return to profitability this year.
In other recent news, Sprout Social Inc (NASDAQ:SPT). reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, achieving a total revenue of $109.3 million, which represents a 13% increase year-over-year. The company also reported a record non-GAAP operating margin of 11.5%, highlighting strong financial performance. In terms of analyst actions, Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage on Sprout Social with a Neutral rating and a price target of $24.00, while Needham maintained a Buy rating and a $32.00 price target, reflecting confidence in the company’s market position. Oppenheimer adjusted its price target to $32.00 from $38.00 but kept an Outperform rating, noting both strengths and caution in the company’s growth trajectory.
Sprout Social’s acquisition of Tagger Influencer Marketing is expected to offer new growth opportunities, and the company is making strides in social commerce and integration with networks. The company’s earnings call highlighted their strategic focus on enterprise solutions and international market expansion. Furthermore, feedback from customers like Caesars (NASDAQ:CZR) Entertainment emphasized Sprout Social’s competitive advantages, such as ease of use and effective management of complex tasks. Despite macroeconomic pressures, Sprout Social’s management remains cautiously optimistic about future growth, supported by strong customer retention and an expanding enterprise pipeline.
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