The CEO's intent to sell 250,000 shares, combined with substantial prior sales by affiliated entities, suggests ongoing insider monetization. Monitor for actual execution on Form 4 and any subsequent insider selling patterns, as sustained insider distribution could weigh on sentiment.
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Executive Summary
Eric Lefkofsky, CEO and co-founder of Tempus AI, filed a Form 144 notice of intent to sell 250,000 Class A common shares through J.P. Morgan Securities, with an estimated aggregate market value of approximately $16.79 million based on the filing. The shares to be sold were acquired through stock compensation, direct investments, and a donation, and the filing also details prior sales by related entities (Blue Media, Gray Media, Lefkofsky Family Foundation, Vas.org Foundation) totaling 462,500 shares between July and September 2026. As CEO selling a meaningful stake relative to his holdings, this signals potential insider monetization, though the sale is not yet executed.
Key Facts
- Eric Lefkofsky, CEO and a director/10% stockholder, filed to sell 250,000 shares of Class A Common Stock.
- Estimated aggregate market value of the proposed sale is $16,790,000 based on a filing date price.
- Shares to be sold were acquired via stock compensation (135,000 shares on 01/22/2025), direct investments (57,500 shares on 09/24/2017 and 7,500 shares on 03/05/2020), and a donation (50,000 shares on 12/04/2025).
- The filing also reports prior sales by Blue Media LLC (135,000 shares each on 07/28, 08/25, 09/17, 09/22/2026), Gray Media LLC (57,500 shares on same dates), Lefkofsky Family Foundation (7,500 shares on same dates), and Vas.org Foundation (50,000 shares on 07/28/2026).
- Total shares sold by related entities in the prior three months: 462,500 shares.
- Mr. Lefkofsky is the authorized signatory for Blue Media, Gray Media, Lefkofsky Family Foundation, and Vas.org Foundation.
- The filing was made on 10/27/2026 with a proposed sale date of 10/27/2026.
Financial Impact
Proposed sale of 250,000 shares valued at ~$16.79M; prior three-month sales by related entities totaled 462,500 shares with aggregate proceeds of approximately $56.8M (based on reported sale prices).
Risk Factors
- CEO selling a material number of shares (250,000) may signal reduced conviction or personal liquidity needs.
- Related entities (Blue Media, Gray Media, etc.) have already sold 462,500 shares in the prior three months, indicating a pattern of insider distribution.
- Form 144 is an intent to sell; the sale may not occur, but the filing itself signals the insider considered selling.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 3 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 144 Filing (Primary) | 0001968582-26-001077 |
| Document: 0001968582-26-001077-index.html | 0001968582-26-001077 |
| Document: 0001968582-26-001077.txt | 0001968582-26-001077 |
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Oct 28, 2026 4d ago | SC 13G/A | $77.84 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $72.22 (−7.22%) |
Oct 28, 2026 4d ago | Institutional Cluster | $76.61 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $72.22 (−5.73%) |
Oct 27, 2026 5d ago | 144 | $76.61 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $72.22 (−5.73%) |
Oct 23, 2026 9d ago | 8-K | $67.62 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $72.22 (+6.81%) |
Oct 22, 2026 10d ago | EFFECT | $63.81 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $72.22 (+13.18%) |
Oct 20, 2026 12d ago | S-4/A | $67.76 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $72.22 (+6.58%) |
Sep 29, 2026 4w ago | Insider Cluster | $81.90 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $72.22 (+11.82%) |
Sep 24, 2026 5w ago | Insider Cluster | $85.01 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $72.22 (+15.05%) |
Sep 18, 2026 6w ago | Insider Cluster | $78.03 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $72.22 (+7.45%) |
Sep 17, 2026 6w ago | 144 | $77.84 | awaiting T+60 | awaiting T+60 | $72.22 (+7.22%) |
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