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Tesla Board Member Makes First Insider Stock Purchase in Five Years

Joe Gebbia's $1 million buy breaks a longstanding sell-only trend as Tesla navigates financial challenges and stock volatility.

Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb and chairman of Airbnb.org, speaks during South By Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, U.S., on Sunday, March 13, 2022. The annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. Photographer: Matthew Busch/Bloomberg
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Overview

  • Tesla insiders have exclusively sold shares over the past five years, with no purchases recorded until now.
  • Joe Gebbia, Airbnb co-founder and Tesla board member since 2022, bought 4,000 shares worth $1 million last week.
  • This marks the first insider purchase since 2020, contrasting with recent large sell-offs by other board members, including Robyn Denholm and Kimball Musk.
  • The purchase follows Tesla's worst quarterly performance in years, alongside a surprising 20% rebound in its stock price.
  • Insider trading activity, publicly disclosed under SEC rules, is viewed as a key indicator of internal confidence and governance at Tesla.