Insider Trading March 20, 2026

Opko Health Director Acquires 10,000 Shares as Company Posts Quarterly Beat and Board Change

John A. Paganelli makes a modest stock purchase while OPKO reports Q4 2025 results that outperformed estimates and names a new director

By Caleb Monroe OPK
Opko Health Director Acquires 10,000 Shares as Company Posts Quarterly Beat and Board Change
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Opko Health director John A. Paganelli purchased 10,000 shares of the company's common stock on March 20, 2026, at $1.135 per share, totaling $11,350. The transaction occurs as OPKO shares trade near a 52-week low and follow fourth-quarter results that beat expectations. The company also announced a board appointment to fill a vacancy.

Key Points

  • Director John A. Paganelli purchased 10,000 shares on March 20, 2026, at $1.135 per share for a total of $11,350.
  • OPKO reported Q4 2025 results that beat analyst estimates with EPS of -$0.04 versus an expected -$0.07 and revenue of $148.5 million versus an expected $139.76 million - impacting the healthcare and financial markets.
  • Subbarao V. Uppaluri, Ph.D., was appointed to the board to fill the vacancy left by the passing of Dr. Richard Krasno and is expected to join the Compensation Committee.

Opko Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPK) reported a director-level purchase of company stock on March 20, 2026, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Director John A. Paganelli acquired 10,000 shares of common stock at $1.135 per share, a transaction that amounted to $11,350.

The purchase comes as the shares trade close to their 52-week low of $1.11, with a year-over-year decline of 36% in the stock price. The filing shows that, as a result of the transaction, Paganelli now directly holds 394,340 shares of Opko Health common stock. In addition, the filing states he has indirect ownership of 9,175 shares through his spouse.

Investment research noted in the filing context highlights that, according to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued at current levels and that management has been actively repurchasing shares - an observation listed as one of more than 10 ProTips available to subscribers.


Separately, the company disclosed its fourth-quarter results for fiscal 2025. Opko Health reported an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.04, which exceeded the analyst consensus expectation of -$0.07. Revenue for the quarter was $148.5 million, topping the forecasted $139.76 million. These figures indicate the company outperformed the specific analyst projections included with the filing.

In governance news, Opko Health has named Subbarao V. Uppaluri, Ph.D., to its board of directors. Dr. Uppaluri will fill the vacancy created by the death of Dr. Richard Krasno. The announcement states Dr. Uppaluri will serve as a director until the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders and is expected to join the board's Compensation Committee.

Taken together, the insider purchase, quarterly financial results, and board appointment represent recent developments at Opko Health. The purchase by a director is modest in dollar terms, while the reported quarter showed performance that exceeded the cited analyst expectations. The board change addresses a vacancy and assigns committee placement for the incoming director through the 2026 annual meeting.

Risks

  • The stock is trading near its 52-week low of $1.11 and is down 36% over the past year, indicating share-price weakness in the market for Opko Health - a risk to equity investors and market sentiment.
  • Opko Health reported a negative EPS for Q4 2025 (-$0.04), despite beating expectations, which reflects ongoing unprofitable quarterly results and potential continued earnings pressure in the healthcare sector.
  • A recent board vacancy due to the passing of a director and the appointment of a new director introduce governance transition risk until the new director serves through the 2026 annual meeting.

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