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AUID authID Inc. Insider Trading

Latest: Director Bought $150K of Shares · Apr 2026

Multiple insiders have been active at authID Inc. (AUID): 4 distinct insiders account for 10 buy filings and 0 sell filings as of May 2026. Its highest-significance filing in the last 90 days: Director Garchik Stephen Jeffrey bought $150K, transaction dated Apr 2026.

10 filings analyzed · Latest 2026-05-07

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Buys
10
Sells
0
Insiders
4
Direction
Net buying

authID Inc. leadership

CFO
Edward Sellitto Chief Financial Officer — Chief Financial Officer
General Counsel
Graham Arad — General Counsel and Company Secretary

Historically, high-priority insider buys have outperformed the S&P 500 by a median ~2% over the 30 days after the trade — the edge is concentrated in that first month (n ≈ 5,579, 2024-2026). Past results don't predict the future. How we measure this ↗

May 2026
2026-05-07
high
120,482 shares
$150,000
@ $1.24
Significance 5

Director and 10% owner Garchik buys 120k shares, expanding position 82%, while stock trades 81% below 52-week high amid unprofitable operations.

Garchik Stephen Jeffrey, a director and 10% beneficial owner of authID, purchased over 120,000 shares at prices near recent trading levels, expanding his stake by more than 80%. The stock currently trades well below its 52-week high and has declined over the past three months, providing Garchik with lower entry prices than were available earlier in the year. This represents his sixth open-market purchase at authID in the past three years, reinforcing a consistent pattern of buying rather than selling. However, his prior purchases at this company have produced mixed timing: the two prior purchases with measurable outcomes both saw the stock decline in the 30-day period following his buys, though one recovered and gained ground over a longer horizon. The company remains unprofitable on an annual basis with negative recent quarterly results, meaning this purchase occurs during a period of financial strain rather than momentum. The contrast between Garchik's persistent buying and the company's poor financial performance presents a puzzle: either he sees value that the market has not yet priced in, or his timing at this company has historically lagged the stock's actual move.

2026-05-01
high
120,482 shares
$150,000
@ $1.24
Significance 6

Director and 10% owner Garchik purchases 120,482 shares of struggling authID at depressed valuation.

Stephen Jeffrey Garchik, who serves as both a director and significant shareholder in authID, deployed substantial capital to purchase over 120,000 shares at deeply discounted levels, expanding his ownership stake by more than 70%. The timing is notable: authID is trading well below its 52-week highs and is unprofitable with significant operating losses, yet Garchik is adding to his position rather than reducing it. This dual-role buy—combining insider knowledge as a board member with significant personal financial conviction—suggests confidence that the market is overreacting to near-term headwinds. However, the company's weak financial position (continuing quarterly losses despite revenue growth) creates real execution risk: Garchik may be right that the stock is cheap, but cheap can easily become cheaper if the company's path to profitability remains uncertain.

2026-05-01
medium
30,120 shares
$37,499
@ $1.24
Significance 6

Director Jisser Ken purchases 30,120 shares of AUID at $1.24, increasing stake 32.7% to 122,245 shares; stock now -86.5% from 52-week high.

Jisser Ken acquired 30,120 shares at $1.24 on 2026-04-29, expanding his holdings by 32.7% to 122,245 shares total. The stock currently trades at $1.17, down 86.5% from its 52-week high of $8.66 and down 34.3% over the past 90 days. At the same ticker (AUID), Ken's prior four trades show mixed results: his 2023-05-26 buy delivered exceptional 90-day gains (+1020.0%), but his most recent buy on 2025-11-25 saw a 16.9% 30-day decline; taken together, 3 of 4 prior AUID trades were well-timed at the 90-day mark. The company is deeply unprofitable with a $-5.2M net loss in the latest fiscal year and currently shows negative quarterly revenue of $-106.1K, though annual revenue has grown 130.2% year-over-year. Ken's cross-ticker buying track record shows strong historical performance (avg 90d return +459.7% with 75% win rate), but his AUID-specific history is volatile, mixing large multi-fold gains with modest losses.

November 2025
2025-11-26
medium
40,650 shares
$50,406
@ $1.24
Significance 5

Director Jisser Ken bought 40,650 shares of authID Inc. (AUID) at $1.24, raising stake 79.0%, amid 71.0% 90-day decline and -$5.2M net income.

Director Jisser Ken purchased 40,650 shares at $1.24 on 2025-11-25, a substantial increase that raised his holdings by 79.0% from 51,475 to 92,125 shares. The timing coincides with severe recent price action: the stock has declined 71.0% over the past 90 days and sits -84.9% below its 52-week high of $8.66, trading at the current price of $1.31. Examination of his prior trades at AUID shows a mixed record: two of three prior buys achieved positive 90-day returns (including a +1826.0% gain on the 2023-05-26 purchase), but the most recent buy on 2024-12-09 resulted in a -21.1% 90-day loss. The company remains unprofitable with net income of -$5,173,321.00 for the latest full fiscal year, though annual revenue growth was +365.9%. The accumulation at depressed levels merits observation of whether this trade aligns with a potential business recovery or represents additional risk-taking in a fundamentally challenged position.

2025-11-24
high
126,608 shares
$216,500
@ $1.71
Significance 6

Director Garchik buys 126,608 shares of authID (AUID) at $1.71 on 2025-11-21; stock has fallen -86.6% from 52-week high, company unprofitable with -$5.2M net income.

Director Stephen Jeffrey Garchik made a substantial purchase of 126,608 shares at $1.71 on 2025-11-21, increasing his stake by +2899.2% to 130,975 shares post-transaction, representing a major portfolio addition. The timing is noteworthy given that authID shares have declined -73.5% over the prior 90 days and stand at $1.16 currently, -86.6% below the 52-week high of $8.66. At this company, Garchik's prior 5 purchases show mixed outcomes: 2 of 5 were well-timed at the 90-day mark, while three resulted in losses, most notably a -18.4% and -12.4% on the two January 2024 buys, suggesting variable execution at this ticker. authID remains unprofitable with net income of -$5.2M (latest full-year) and quarterly revenue of -$106.1K, reflecting a loss-making operation despite annual revenue growth of +365.9%. The substantial share acquisition by a director amid severe stock price deterioration and persistent unprofitability deserves scrutiny for underlying motivations and confidence in potential recovery.

December 2024
2024-12-11
medium
5,000 shares
$32,462
@ $6.49
Significance 5

Director Michael Charles Thompson bought 5,000 shares of AUID at $6.49 on 2024-12-10; stock down 46.7% from 52-week high amid -63.9% annual revenue decline

Thompson Michael Charles, Director, purchased 5,000 shares for $32,462.00 at $6.49 on 2024-12-10, increasing his holdings to 83,677 shares (+6.4% vs. pre-transaction). The purchase occurs while the stock is -46.7% from its 52-week high ($11.95), -11.6% over the past 30 days, and -19.9% over 90 days. Fundamentals are challenged: revenue stands at $248,920.00 for the latest quarter with annual revenue decline of -63.9%, and the company reported net income of $-3,364,801.00, indicating ongoing unprofitability. At the same-ticker level, Thompson's prior three purchases at AUID show mixed timing: the 2023-05-26 buy delivered +1020.0% over 30 days and +1826.0% over 90 days, the 2023-11-20 buy returned +54.0% and +66.7% respectively, but the 2024-06-27 buy returned only +15.8% at 30 days and -15.3% at 90 days. A cluster pattern exists: 2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days. The current purchase arrives into significant price weakness and fundamental headwinds, with historical outcomes at this ticker varying sharply rather than establishing a reliable pattern of well-timed entry.

2024-12-10
high
Chief Executive Officer
4,000 shares
$25,920
@ $6.48
Significance 7

CEO Daguro Rhoniel bought 4,000 shares of AUID at $6.48; prior AUID buys returned +54.0% and +1020.0% over 30 days. Cluster buy by 3 insiders in 14 days amid -63.9% revenue decline.

Daguro Rhoniel, the CEO, purchased 4,000 shares at $6.48, increasing his holdings to 24.8K shares (+19.2% net change). His prior two purchases at AUID both delivered strong 30-day returns (+54.0% and +1020.0%), establishing a pattern of well-timed entries at this ticker. The current buy occurs as the stock trades 46.1% below its 52-week high and has declined 19.5% over the past 30 days, creating contrarian conditions. However, the timing coincides with severe fundamental headwinds: the company reported -63.9% annual revenue decline, a -$3.4M net loss in the latest quarter, and remains unprofitable on a full-year basis. A cluster pattern is present—2 other insiders also purchased within the past 14 days—suggesting coordinated confidence despite deteriorating financials. The signal's strength depends on whether historical timing prowess at AUID (cross-ticker track record: +537.0% avg 30d, 100.0% win rate) translates into a third successful call amid material operational headwinds.

2024-12-10
high
8,000 shares
$51,840
@ $6.48
Significance 7

Director Ken Jisser buys 8,000 shares of AUID at $6.48; cluster pattern with 2 other insiders in 14 days; prior timing 2/2 well-timed at same ticker.

Director Ken Jisser purchased 8,000 shares at $6.48 on 2024-12-09, increasing his holdings by 18.4% to 51.5K shares. This transaction is part of a cluster pattern: 2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days. Notably, Ken Jisser's prior trades at authID have shown strong pattern recognition—both his May 2024 buy (+33.5% at 30d, +22.5% at 90d) and May 2023 buy (+1020.0% at 30d, +1826.0% at 90d) were well-timed at the 90-day mark. However, context matters: the company reported -63.9% annual revenue decline, a -$3.4M net loss in the latest full year, and the stock is currently -46.1% from its 52-week high. The timing of this insider accumulation alongside the multi-insider cluster against a backdrop of severe revenue contraction and unprofitability creates a notable signal that merits investor scrutiny.

June 2024
2024-06-27
high
12,254 shares
$99,993
@ $8.16
Significance 7

Director Thompson buys 12,254 AUID shares at $8.16; 90-day timing track record 100% at this ticker.

Director Michael Charles Thompson purchased 12,254 shares of authID Inc. at $8.16 on 2024-06-27, increasing his holdings by 18.4% from 66,423 to 78,677 shares. This represents a $99,992.64 investment. Thompson's prior open-market transaction history reveals a 100% 90-day win rate at this ticker, with two preceding purchases (2023-11-20 at +66.7% 90-day return; 2023-05-26 at +1826.0% 90-day return), both of which showed gains post-purchase. The current stock price of $9.87 stands 24.0% above the 30-day average and 29.4% above the 90-day average, indicating recent momentum. However, fundamental metrics show deterioration: the company reported negative quarterly revenue of $-160,000.00, a net loss of $-3,057,577.00, and annual revenue contracted 63.9% year-over-year, with the company unprofitable over its most recent full fiscal year. The combination of repeated insider accumulation with demonstrated historical precision at this ticker is offset by significant operational and financial headwinds that require scrutiny of whether the stock momentum is sustainable.

2024-06-27
medium
150,000 shares
$1,125,000
@ $7.50
Significance 5

10% Owner Garchik purchases 150,000 AUID shares for $1.1M, raising stake to 170.8K shares; stock +24.0% in 30 days but -63.9% revenue decline persists.

Garchik Stephen Jeffrey, a 10% owner, purchased 150,000 shares at $7.50 on 2024-06-27, increasing his holdings by 720.0% to 170.8K shares and investing $1,125,000.00. At the current price of $9.87, the position has appreciated substantially in the 30-day window (+24.0% since transaction), outperforming his cross-ticker average of +12.1% on prior buys. However, authID's fundamental picture remains challenging: the company posted negative quarterly revenue of $-160,000.00 and annual revenue decline of -63.9%, with full-year net income of $-3,057,577.00. His prior five trades at AUID show mixed timing outcomes, with 0 of 3 measurable 90-day buys achieving positive returns (win rate 0%), suggesting this ticker presents persistent headwinds despite near-term price momentum.

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