Insider Trading April 15, 2026 09:49 PM

Mineralys CMO Sells $548K in Stock as Company Posts Narrower-Than-Expected Q4 Loss

David Malcom Rodman disposes of 20,406 shares under a 10b5-1 plan; company reports EPS beat and receives mixed analyst target revisions

By Derek Hwang MLYS
Mineralys CMO Sells $548K in Stock as Company Posts Narrower-Than-Expected Q4 Loss
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Mineralys Therapeutics Chief Medical Officer David Malcom Rodman sold 20,406 shares on April 13 and April 15, 2026, for roughly $548,672 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan. Rodman also exercised options for 14,058 shares on April 13 and now holds 69,792 shares directly. The company reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings with an EPS of -0.4, beating the forecasted -0.94, while analysts issued divergent price-target changes amid progress on lorundrostat and strategic questions. InvestingPro analysis places a Fair Value at $31.6, and the stock has risen to $30.42, up 125% over the past year.

Key Points

  • Mineralys CMO David Malcom Rodman sold 20,406 shares on April 13 and April 15, 2026, for about $548,672 at prices between $26.5391 and $27.66 per share.
  • Rodman exercised 14,058 options on April 13 at strike prices from $1.08 to $14.25, totaling $102,365, and now directly owns 69,792 shares.
  • Mineralys reported Q4 2025 EPS of -0.4, beating the forecast of -0.94; analysts issued mixed target changes with BofA and Stifel increasing targets and Jefferies lowering its target.

Chief Medical Officer David Malcom Rodman of Mineralys Therapeutics (NASDAQ:MLYS) completed a series of equity transactions in mid-April 2026, selling a total of 20,406 shares of the company's common stock on April 13 and April 15 for aggregate proceeds of approximately $548,672. The sales were executed at per-share prices that ranged from $26.5391 to $27.66.

On April 13, Rodman also exercised stock options to acquire 14,058 shares of Mineralys common stock, exercising those options at strike prices between $1.08 and $14.25 for a combined outlay of $102,365. The option exercise and the subsequent sales were carried out under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that the officer adopted on October 6, 2025.

Following the completion of these transactions, Rodman directly holds 69,792 shares of Mineralys Therapeutics. At the time of reporting, the company's share price stood at $30.42, representing a 125% increase over the last 12 months. An InvestingPro analysis referenced alongside the disclosure values Mineralys at a Fair Value of $31.6, suggesting the stock may still be trading below that estimate.


The company released fourth-quarter 2025 financial results that included an earnings-per-share figure of -0.4, which outperformed expectations that had called for -0.94. Management discussed the quarter on the company’s earnings call, where the EPS beat was presented despite noted increases in general and administrative expenses and recent trial outcomes.

Analyst responses to Mineralys’ developments have varied. BofA Securities raised its price target to $51.00 and kept a Buy rating, citing progress in the clinical development of lorundrostat for uncontrolled hypertension. Stifel maintained a Buy rating as well, with a $52.00 target and commentary that emphasized the company’s preparations for a potential commercial launch of lorundrostat. In contrast, Jefferies reduced its price target to $30 from $42 and left a Hold rating in place, pointing to uncertainties surrounding the strategic approach for lorundrostat.

In personnel news, Mineralys named Jeffrey A. Munsie as Chief Legal Officer. The appointment was noted alongside other corporate updates tied to the company’s commercialization and strategic planning activities.

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Risks

  • Increased general and administrative expenses were highlighted in the company’s earnings discussion, which could pressure margins - affects healthcare and biotech sector cost structures.
  • Recent trial results were mentioned during the earnings call, indicating clinical outcomes remain a source of uncertainty for drug development and commercialization plans - impacts pharmaceutical and biotech investors.
  • Analyst disagreement on the company’s valuation and strategic direction for lorundrostat introduces uncertainty in market expectations and share-price guidance.

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