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OSUR ORASURE TECHNOLOGIES INC Insider Trading

Latest: Director Bought $225K of Shares · May 2026

Multiple insiders have been active at ORASURE TECHNOLOGIES INC (OSUR): 6 distinct insiders account for 12 buy filings and 0 sell filings as of May 2026. Its highest-significance filing in the last 90 days: Director Boyd Steven Kyle bought $225K, transaction dated May 2026.

12 filings analyzed · Latest 2026-05-14

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Buys
12
Sells
0
Insiders
6
Direction
Net buying

ORASURE TECHNOLOGIES INC leadership

General Counsel
Stefano Taucer — General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Chair
John P. Kenny — Chair of the Board

Historically, medium-priority insider buys have outperformed the S&P 500 by a median ~1% over the 30 days after the trade — the edge is concentrated in that first month (n ≈ 7,162, 2024-2026). Past results don't predict the future. How we measure this ↗

May 2026
2026-05-14
medium
75,000 shares
$224,750
@ $3.00
Significance 5

Director Boyd Steven Kyle purchased 75,000 shares (75.0K) at blended avg $3.00 while stock trades at $2.95, -22.8% from 52-week high.

Boyd Steven Kyle, a Director at ORASURE TECHNOLOGIES INC, executed three consecutive open-market purchases totaling 75,000 shares for $224,750.00 at prices ($2.98, $3.02, $2.99) clustered tightly around $3.00, raising his holdings from 38,462 to 113,462 shares. The timing occurs as the stock trades at $2.95, down 22.8% from its 52-week high of $3.82, and the company is reporting severe fundamental stress: negative net income of $-22,377,000.00 in the latest quarter and annual revenue decline of -38.1%. The concentrated three-day purchase window and near-tripling of his share position represent material changes in his ownership stake, though the company's sustained unprofitability and substantial revenue contraction present significant risk factors that accompany this accumulation.

March 2026
2026-03-23 10b5-1 Plan
medium
President & CEO
32,300 shares
$94,597
@ $2.93
Significance 4

OSUR: CEO Eglinton buys 32,300 shares at $2.93 on 2026-03-20 as stock trades near 52-week low; prior same-ticker buys poorly timed.

Carrie Eglinton, President & CEO of OraSure Technologies, purchased 32,300 shares at $2.93 on 2026-03-20, increasing her holdings from 2,158,574 to 2,190,874 shares. The purchase occurred during a period of significant weakness: the stock is currently -15.8% from its 52-week high of $3.66 but has recovered +12.0% over the prior 30 days and +30.0% over the prior 90 days. However, context from same-ticker history is cautionary—her two prior measurable buys at OSUR were poorly timed at the 90-day horizon, with outcomes of -18.6% and -12.0% respectively. The company's fundamentals remain challenged: annual revenue declined -38.1%, the latest quarter shows revenue of $27,085,000 against a net loss of $-13,712,000, and the firm was unprofitable over its most recent full fiscal year. This buy follows another purchase by Eglinton just seven calendar days prior (on 2026-03-13), suggesting a pattern of accumulation at depressed valuations, yet her cross-ticker track record shows an average 90-day return of -15.3% with a 90-day win rate of 0.00%.

2026-03-23 10b5-1 Plan
medium
Chief Financial Officer
32,300 shares
$94,600
@ $2.93
Significance 4

CFO Kenneth McGrath buys 32,300 shares of OSUR at $2.93; stock up 30.0% in 90 days despite -38.1% annual revenue decline

McGrath purchased 32,300 shares at $2.93 on 2026-03-20, increasing his stake to 589,562 shares (+5.8% increase in holdings). This is his second purchase within a week (prior buy on 2026-03-13), suggesting sustained accumulation at these levels. The stock has risen 30.0% over 90 days and 12.0% over 30 days, yet OSUR's fundamentals deteriorated sharply: annual revenue fell 38.1% year-over-year, net income was -$13.7M in the latest quarter, and the company remains unprofitable. At the same ticker, McGrath's prior buy on 2025-02-27 delivered a 90-day loss of -12.1%, and only 1 of his 2 prior OSUR trades with measurable outcomes proved well-timed at the 90-day mark. The acquisition pattern and recent price momentum stand in sharp contrast to the company's operational deterioration, warranting scrutiny of whether the insider is responding to non-public developments or following technical momentum in an operationally challenged business.

2026-03-16 10b5-1 Plan
medium
President & CEO
22,022 shares
$66,033
@ $3.00
Significance 4

CEO Carrie Eglinton buys 22,022 shares of OSUR at $3.00; stock up 29.3% in 90d but company faces -38.1% revenue decline, -$13.7M net loss.

CEO Carrie Eglinton purchased 22,022 shares at $3.00, a price well below the current $3.13 and near the 52-week low of $2.11. The timing coincides with strong recent momentum (+29.3% over 90 days, +13.8% over 30 days), making this purchase technically post-rally rather than contrarian. However, the purchase occurs against a deeply deteriorating operational backdrop: the company reported revenue of $27,085,000.00 with a net loss of -$13,712,000.00 in the latest quarter, and full-year revenue has contracted 38.1% versus the prior year. The CEO's prior two buys at this ticker (February 2025) both suffered 90-day declines of -18.6% and -12.0%, and his cross-ticker open-market track record shows zero wins at the 90-day mark. The combination of recent unprofitability, severe revenue deterioration, failed prior timing at this ticker, and purchase following an extended rally warrants investor scrutiny of the company's strategic direction and turnaround narrative.

2026-03-16 10b5-1 Plan
medium
Chief Financial Officer
22,021 shares
$66,030
@ $3.00
Significance 4

CFO Kenneth J McGrath bought 22,021 shares of OSUR at $3.00, bringing holdings to 557.3K shares as stock up 29.3% in 90 days but company unprofitable with -38.1% revenue decline.

Kenneth J McGrath, CFO of ORASURE TECHNOLOGIES INC, purchased 22,021 shares at $3.00 on 2026-03-13, expanding his holdings by 4.1% to 557.3K shares. The timing follows a sharp 90-day run of +29.3% in stock price, though the company faces significant headwinds: annual revenue declined -38.1% and the firm posted net income of $-13.7M on quarterly revenue of $27.1M. His track record shows mixed outcomes—at OSUR specifically, his prior two buys (2025-02-27 and 2023-05-30) produced 30-day results of +8.8% and +2.5% respectively, but only one of two prior buys was well-timed at the 90-day mark. The current stock price of $3.13 remains -14.5% below the 52-week high of $3.66, and this purchase represents a relatively modest $66.0K commitment against an unprofitable balance sheet.

December 2025
2025-12-02
medium
2,100 shares
$4,982
@ $2.37
Significance 4

Director Gagliano buys 2,100 shares of OSUR at $2.37 amid -39.2% decline from 52-week high; company unprofitable with -54.2% annual revenue decline.

Nancy J Gagliano, a director, purchased 2,100 shares at $2.37, bringing her holdings from 158.2K to 160.3K shares. The purchase occurs in the context of significant weakness: OSUR is down -39.2% from its 52-week high of $4.11 and has fallen -8.8% over the past 30 days. Company fundamentals are stressed—it reported annual revenue decline of -54.2% with net income of $-13.7M on quarterly revenue of $27.1M, indicating ongoing unprofitability. Gagliano's cross-ticker track record shows 1 prior buy with an average 90-day return of -10.1% and a 0% win rate at the 90-day mark; her one prior trade at OSUR (a February 2025 purchase) also posted -10.1% 90-day returns. The continued accumulation in a declining, unprofitable name warrants investor attention to whether board-level conviction is driving this purchase or whether it reflects limited assessment of deteriorating fundamentals.

March 2025
2025-03-03
medium
President & CEO
28,670 shares
$100,027
@ $3.49
Significance 5

OSUR CEO Carrie Eglinton buys 28,670 shares at $3.49; stock down 53.8% from 52-week high, cluster pattern with 4 other insiders.

CEO Carrie Eglinton purchased 28,670 shares at $3.49 on 2025-02-28, bringing total holdings to 1,288,334 shares. The buy occurred against a backdrop of significant price weakness: the stock trades at $3.57, down 53.8% from its 52-week high of $7.73 and off 11.2% over the past 30 days. Notably, 4 other insiders also purchased within the past 14 days, forming a cluster buy pattern. The company reported latest quarterly revenue of $39,915,000.00 with a net loss of $-4,507,000.00, suggesting operational headwinds. This coordinated buying activity at depressed valuations warrants observation of subsequent price action and quarterly results to assess whether insider accumulation coincides with operational stabilization.

2025-03-03
high
12,750 shares
$39,270
@ $3.08
Significance 6

Director Gagliano buys 12,750 shares of OSUR at $3.08; cluster of 4 other insider buys in 14 days amid -53.8% decline from 52-week high.

Director Nancy J Gagliano purchased 12,750 shares at $3.08 on 2025-02-27, increasing her holdings by 16.2% to 91,524 shares post-transaction. This buy occurs within a cluster pattern: 4 other insiders also purchased within the past 14 days. The stock is trading at $3.57, down 53.8% from its 52-week high of $7.73, while fundamentals show trailing quarterly revenue of $39,915,000.00 and a net loss of $-4,507,000.00, alongside an annual revenue growth rate of 4.6%. The convergence of multiple insider purchases during a significant drawdown from peak valuations warrants attention to whether insiders perceive underlying value at current levels or are responding to developments not yet reflected in public disclosures.

February 2025
2025-02-27
high
President & CEO
78,625 shares
$247,378
@ $3.15
Significance 6

CEO Eglinton bought 78,625 shares at $3.15 as part of 5-insider buying cluster; stock down 59.5% from 52-week high

ORASURE Technologies CEO Carrie Eglinton purchased 78,625 shares at $3.15 on 2025-02-27, increasing her holdings by 6.7% to 1,259,664 shares. This buy is part of a cluster pattern: 4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days. The transaction occurs in a context of significant price weakness—the stock is -59.5% from its 52-week high of $7.73, -20.0% over the past 30 days, and trading below its 52-week low range. The company is reporting negative net income of $-4.5M against quarterly revenue of $39,915,000.00, though annual revenue growth remains positive at +4.6% versus the prior year. The convergence of multi-insider buying during pronounced downward price momentum and ongoing losses warrants examination of whether this reflects confidence in underlying fundamentals or a response to temporary valuation dislocation.

2025-02-27
high
Chief Financial Officer
64,000 shares
$201,683
@ $3.15
Significance 7

CFO Kenneth J McGrath bought 64,000 OSUR shares at $3.15; holds 371,013 post-trade as 4 insiders buy in 14 days

McGrath purchased 64,000 shares (+20.8% vs pre-transaction holdings) at $3.15, expanding his stake to 371,013 shares amid a cluster of 4 concurrent insider buys within 14 days. The stock has declined 59.5% from its 52-week high of $7.73 and is off 20.0% in the last 30 days, yet the CFO committed $201,683.20 to the position. McGrath's prior open-market buy at this ticker (May 2023) generated a 90-day return of +34.9%, and his cross-ticker track record shows a 100.0% win rate on prior buys with average 90-day return of +34.9%; his prior trade at OSUR proved well-timed at the 90-day mark. The company posted net income of $-4.5M on $39.9M quarterly revenue (+4.6% annual growth), and the concurrent cluster buy pattern indicates multiple board members or executives are accumulating at current depressed levels.

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