Insider Trading February 23, 2026

Krystal Biotech Director Sells Nearly $5M in Shares as Company Posts Beat on Q4 Results

Director Dino A. Rossi disposes of 18,950 shares while exercising options for the same amount; company reported EPS and revenue above expectations for Q4 2025

By Jordan Park KRYS
Krystal Biotech Director Sells Nearly $5M in Shares as Company Posts Beat on Q4 Results
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Dino A. Rossi, a director at Krystal Biotech, sold 18,950 shares of common stock on February 19, 2026, in two transactions totaling $4.95 million, and on the same day exercised options to acquire 18,950 shares at $8.79. The company reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded analyst forecasts for both EPS and revenue. The stock has risen 82% over six months and trades at $274.33; InvestingPro analysis cited in reports indicates the shares remain undervalued relative to their Fair Value.

Key Points

  • Director Dino A. Rossi sold 18,950 Krystal Biotech shares on Feb. 19, 2026, in two trades totaling $4.95 million at prices between $260.4858 and $262.1 per share.
  • On the same day Rossi exercised options to acquire 18,950 shares at $8.79, for a total exercise value of $166,570; following these actions he directly owns 78,691 shares.
  • Krystal Biotech reported Q4 2025 EPS of $1.70 and revenue of $107.1 million, both above analyst expectations; the stock has risen 82% over the past six months and was trading at $274.33.

Key transaction details

On February 19, 2026, Krystal Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRYS) director Dino A. Rossi carried out two sales of common stock totaling 18,950 shares. Those dispositions were completed in two separate trades at prices ranging from $260.4858 to $262.1 per share, producing gross proceeds of $4.95 million.

Concurrent option exercise

Also on February 19, Rossi exercised options to acquire 18,950 shares of Krystal Biotech common stock at an exercise price of $8.79 per share. The exercise had a stated total value of $166,570.

Post-transaction holdings and market context

After these transactions, Rossi is recorded as directly owning 78,691 shares of Krystal Biotech common stock. The company's share price has appreciated sharply over the past six months, up approximately 82%, and was trading at $274.33 at the time the transactions were noted.


Recent corporate financials

Krystal Biotech reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that outpaced expectations. The company posted earnings per share of $1.70, ahead of the $1.58 consensus estimate. Revenue for the quarter came in at $107.1 million, topping the forecast of $106.16 million.

The earnings and revenue beats have attracted attention from market participants and analysts, although reports note that specific analyst upgrades or downgrades were not disclosed.


Valuation note

Analysis referenced from InvestingPro indicates that Krystal Biotech's stock remains undervalued relative to its Fair Value. That analysis is available through the company’s Pro Research Report, which is published alongside 14 additional ProTips.


Summation

The combination of a director sale, a concurrent option exercise, strong quarterly financial performance and a significant six-month share-price gain provides multiple data points for market observers. The record shows precise transaction prices, option exercise details and updated ownership figures without indicating any changes in analyst ratings.

Risks

  • The company’s shares have experienced a steep six-month rise of 82%, indicating potential volatility in the biotechnology equity that may affect investor returns.
  • Although analysts have noted Krystal Biotech’s recent results, the reporting did not include any specific analyst upgrades or downgrades, leaving uncertainty about consensus analyst reactions.
  • There is a valuation divergence highlighted by InvestingPro, which states the stock remains undervalued relative to its Fair Value, presenting uncertainty about differing assessments between market prices and that analysis.

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