Yext Insider Funds Sell Millions in Shares

Lead Edge Capital funds unload nearly 5 million Yext shares at $5.75 each

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:05pm

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Yext, Inc. disclosed that investment funds associated with Lead Edge Capital executed open-market sales of a combined 4,948,782 shares of Yext common stock at $5.75 per share on March 23, 2026. The sales were made by several Lead Edge Capital funds, including Lead Edge Capital V, LP, Lead Edge Capital VI, LP, and Lead Edge Public Fund, LP.

Why it matters

This large insider sale by major Yext shareholders raises questions about the company's future prospects and the confidence of its largest investors. Significant insider selling can sometimes signal broader concerns about a company's direction or performance.

The details

The SEC filings show that Lead Edge Capital V, LP sold 1,589,005 shares, leaving it with 2,518,405 shares. Lead Edge Capital VI, LP sold 1,589,005 shares. Lead Edge Public Fund, LP sold 1,770,772 shares. Other Lead Edge Capital funds also participated in the share sales.

  • The insider sales took place on March 23, 2026.

The players

Lead Edge Capital V, LP

An investment fund associated with Lead Edge Capital that sold 1,589,005 shares of Yext.

Lead Edge Capital VI, LP

An investment fund associated with Lead Edge Capital that sold 1,589,005 shares of Yext.

Lead Edge Public Fund, LP

An investment fund associated with Lead Edge Capital that sold 1,770,772 shares of Yext.

Lead Edge Capital Management, LLC

The investment management firm that oversees the Lead Edge Capital funds.

Mitchell H. Green

A partner at Lead Edge Capital Management, LLC.

Brian Neider

A partner at Lead Edge Capital Management, LLC.

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The takeaway

This significant insider selling by Lead Edge Capital, one of Yext's largest shareholders, could signal broader concerns about the company's future performance and direction. Investors will be closely watching Yext's next earnings report and any further developments related to this insider trading activity.