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ETON Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Insider Trading

Latest: Director Sold $1.6M of Shares · Jun 2026

Multiple insiders have been active at Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ETON): 5 distinct insiders account for 4 buy filings and 7 sell filings as of Jul 2026. Its highest-significance filing in the last 90 days: Director Jennifer McKie Adams sold $1.6M, transaction dated Jun 2026.

12 filings analyzed · Latest 2026-07-17

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Buys
4
Sells
7
Insiders
5
Direction
Net selling

Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc. leadership

CEO
Sean E. Brynjelsen — President and Chief Executive Officer
CFO
James R. Gruber — Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary
Chair
Norbert G. Riedel — Chairman of the Board

Historically, stocks have lagged the S&P 500 by a median ~4% over the 90 days after a high insider sell (n ≈ 3,996, 2024-2026). Past results don't predict the future. How we measure this ↗

July 2026
2026-07-17
high
28,315 shares
$1,063,033
@ $37.54
Significance 7

Opaleye Management (10% owner) sells 28,315 shares at $37.54, reducing ETON stake by 41.4% to 40,000 shares

Opaleye Management executed 2 separate sales totaling 28,315 shares for $1,063,032.88 on 2026-07-14, reducing its shareholding from 68,315 shares to 40,000 shares—a -41.4% net reduction in the company's stake. This sale occurred as ETON's stock trades at $42.32, up +29.2% over the prior 30 days and +69.0% over 90 days, suggesting the insider sold into strength rather than distress. The timing is notable given that Opaleye's cross-ticker track record shows 15 prior buys averaging +35.9% 30-day returns, yet the insider has executed 5 prior sales across its portfolio—a pattern consistent with opportunistic exits at elevated valuations. At the same ticker, Opaleye has completed 5 prior sells since 2026-07-02, with measurable outcomes not yet determinable.

2026-07-07
high
126,685 shares
$4,768,637
@ $37.64
Significance 6

Opaleye Management sold 126,685 shares (70.4% of holdings) for $4.8M at $37.64 blended price.

Opaleye Management, a 10% owner, executed 5 separate sales totaling 126,685 shares for $4,768,637.17 between 2026-07-02 and 2026-07-07, reducing its stake from 180,000 shares to 53,315 shares. The sales occurred near the 52-week high ($38.62), with transaction prices of $37.39–$38.37, while the stock is currently at $37.74. The company's fundamentals show recent acceleration—annual revenue growth of +104.9% and positive net income of $1,554,000.00 in the latest quarter—though it remains unprofitable on a full-year basis. Against the insider's broader cross-ticker track record (16 prior buys with avg 30d return +13.0% vs 4 prior sells with avg 30d return -7.2%), this large, concentrated exit by a major shareholder merits observation of the sell's context, particularly given the stock's +29.6% 30-day and +43.0% 90-day gains preceding the filing date.

June 2026
2026-06-17
high
50,000 shares
$1,623,795
@ $32.48
Significance 7

Director Jennifer McKie Adams sold 50,000 shares of ETON at $32.48 for $1,623,795.00; now holds 0 non-derivative shares.

Jennifer McKie Adams sold 50,000 shares on 2026-06-17 at $32.48, representing the entirety of her Table I holdings, for a total value of $1,623,795.00. The company's stock has appreciated 57.7% over the past 90 days and currently trades at $32.76, near its 52-week high of $35.66. Eton Pharmaceuticals has demonstrated strong revenue momentum with annual growth of +104.9% and generated net income of $1,554,000.00 in the latest quarter, though the company remains unprofitable on a full-year basis. This sale eliminates her non-derivative equity position while the stock remains near peak valuation levels against its 52-week range.

May 2026
2026-05-29
high
President & CEO
120,000 shares
$3,825,717
@ $31.88
Significance 6

CEO Sean Brynjelsen sells 120,000 shares ($3.8M) at $31.88; stock now down 14.6% from 52-week high despite +79.2% quarterly rally.

Sean Brynjelsen sold 120,000 shares—a 12.6% reduction in his holdings—in 2 separate transactions at prices of $31.88 and $32.67 on 2026-05-28, for a combined $3,825,716.92. The transaction occurred near the 52-week high, with the stock currently trading at $30.45, down 14.6% from its 52-week peak of $35.66 despite a +79.2% gain over 90 days. His prior sells at ETON show a mixed timing pattern: 3 of 5 prior same-ticker sales were well-timed at the 90-day mark (negative returns post-sale), but his cross-ticker track record shows an avg 90d return of -2.1% after 5 prior sells (60% well-timed rate). Against the backdrop of the company's fundamentals—recent quarter revenue of $24,266,000.00 ($24.3M), net income of $1,554,000.00 ($1.6M), but a full-year negative net income and +104.9% annual revenue growth—this substantial CEO sale at cyclical highs warrants attention to whether elevated valuation or forward guidance changes are driving the reduction.

2026-05-27
high
Chief Business Officer
100,000 shares
$3,229,923
@ $32.30
Significance 6

ETON CBO David Krempa sells 100,000 shares (79.8% of non-derivative holdings) across 5 transactions at blended $32.30; retains 25,249 shares and 256,491 option shares.

David Krempa, Chief Business Officer of Eton Pharmaceuticals, executed 5 separate sales totaling 100,000 shares for $3,229,923.24 between May 22–27, 2026, at prices ranging from $31.49 to $35.00, realizing a blended average price of $32.30. The sales reduced his non-derivative holdings by 79.8%, from 125,249 to 25,249 shares, though he retains 256,491 shares in employee stock options across five distinct option vehicles. The sales occurred while the stock was up 38.2% over the prior 30 days and 87.8% over 90 days, and the company reported annual revenue growth of 104.9% year-over-year despite negative full-year net income. The large share reduction warrants scrutiny given the magnitude and the company's still-unprofitable status despite strong top-line growth, particularly as derivative holdings remain material to the executive's total position.

August 2025
2025-08-20
high
Chief Financial Officer
41,713 shares
$673,714
@ $16.15
Significance 6

CFO James R. Gruber sold 41,713 shares (41.7K) at $16.15–$16.16 blended average for $673,713.74, reducing stake by 16.9%

CFO James R. Gruber executed two separate sales totaling 41,713 shares for $673,713.74 on August 19–20, 2025, reducing his holdings from 246,466 shares to 204,753 shares post-transaction. The sale occurred near the 52-week high of $20.25—within 18.3% of that peak—while the company trades at 30-day momentum of +14.9% and is up substantially from its 52-week low of $4.01. The company posted annual revenue growth of +23.3% but remains unprofitable, with latest quarterly net income of $-2,585,000.00. The magnitude of the reduction (16.9% of pre-transaction holdings) and execution timing relative to recent price strength warrants examination of whether this reflects portfolio management decisions or forward-looking positioning in a growth-stage, still-unprofitable pharma business.

June 2025
2025-06-12
low
7,930 shares
$125,484
@ $15.82
Significance 4

Opaleye Management acquired 7,930 shares at $15.82 on 2025-06-10; stock now down 28.4% from 52-week high.

Opaleye Management, a 10% owner, executed two separate purchases totaling 7,930 shares for $125,483.53 at $15.82 per share on 2025-06-10. The current price of $14.51 sits -28.4% below the 52-week high of $20.25, and the stock has declined -15.0% over the past 30 days. This purchase occurred in a company that is unprofitable (latest quarter net income: -$1,572,000.00) yet growing revenue at +23.3% year-over-year. Notably, Opaleye's cross-ticker track record shows a 0.00% win rate over 90 days across 20 prior open-market buys, with an average 90-day return of -10.3%, which provides limited evidence of predictive accuracy on this specific transaction.

2025-06-05
high
President & CEO
210,000 shares
$3,592,611
@ $17.11
Significance 6

ETON CEO Sean Brynjelsen sold 210,000 shares across 5 trades (June 3-5) for $3,592,611.00, reducing stake by 6.8%

Sean Brynjelsen, President & CEO of Eton Pharmaceuticals, executed 5 separate sales totaling 210,000 shares for $3,592,611.00 between June 3-5, 2025, at prices ranging from $16.81 to $19.02 per share with a blended average of $17.11. The sales reduced his holdings from 3,083,513 shares to 2,873,513 shares, a reduction of 6.8%. This comes at a notable juncture: the stock currently trades at $17.25, only 3.7% above its 30-day average and 14.8% below its 52-week high of $20.25, while the company reported positive revenue growth of 23.3% year-over-year but remains unprofitable with a net loss of $1,572,000 on revenue of $17,282,000 in the latest quarter. The CEO's discretionary sale of a material portion of his stake warrants monitoring given the company's current unprofitable status despite solid top-line growth momentum.

October 2024
2024-10-25
high
10,000 shares
$79,814
@ $7.98
Significance 7

10% owner Opaleye Management buys 10,000 shares of ETON at $7.98; 5 prior buys in 3 weeks signal sustained accumulation in unprofitable biotech.

Opaleye Management, a major 10% holder of Eton Pharmaceuticals, purchased 10,000 shares at $7.98 on 2024-10-23, adding to holdings of 2.77M shares. This transaction is part of a rapid accumulation pattern: the insider executed 5 separate buys between 2024-10-04 and 2024-10-23, all within a compressed 3-week window. The timing coincides with strong recent price momentum (+45.6% over 30 days, +126.5% over 90 days), though none of the insider's same-ticker prior buys have reached measurable outcomes yet. Fundamentally, Eton remains unprofitable (net income of $-3.0M in the latest quarter) despite 48.9% annual revenue growth, presenting a growth-stage biotech profile. The concentration of buying activity by a dominant shareholder during a period of significant stock appreciation warrants attention to whether this reflects confidence in turnaround prospects or other strategic positioning motives.

2024-10-08
high
62,070 shares
$434,137
@ $6.99
Significance 6

Opaleye Management (10% owner) acquired 62,070 shares for $434,136.74 across 6 purchases, 2024-10-04 to 2024-10-08.

Opaleye Management executed 6 separate purchases totaling 62,070 shares for $434,136.74 at prices ranging from $6.77 to $7.22 between October 4–8, 2024, increasing its holdings from 20,000 to 82,070 shares (+310.4%). The transaction occurred near the 52-week high of $7.40, following a 30-day surge of +61.2% and 90-day advance of +120.9% in ETON's stock price. The company remains unprofitable (net income $-3.0M in the latest quarter) despite strong revenue growth of +48.9% year-over-year. The insider's cross-ticker track record shows an average 30-day return of +41.9% and 90-day return of +107.4% on prior buys, but four prior trades at ETON itself (completed just days before this filing, on 2024-09-10 and 2024-09-11) have not yet reached measurable 30-day and 90-day outcome windows. The timing of this accumulation at elevated price levels following substantial recent momentum warrants attention to whether near-term momentum justifies the position scale relative to ETON's current profitability trajectory.

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