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Klaviyo ($KVYO) Major Shareholder Buys $100K After Trump Tariff Shock Sends Stock Plunging 40% While Executives Continue Selling Spree

04/10/2025 20:42

Marketing automation software company Klaviyo ($KVYO) has seen its stock plummet from early 2025 highs, but a recent insider purchase by a major shareholder is drawing investor attention amid the selloff. Jeff Fagnan, a major shareholder in Klaviyo, purchased 3,900 shares at an average price of $25.77 on April 9, 2025, representing an investment of approximately $100,503. The timing of this purchase is particularly noteworthy as it came just after a significant market-wide decline following President Trump's tariff policy announcements, which sent Klaviyo's stock tumbling. In early April, Klaviyo's shares dropped from around $31 to $25, a decline of approximately 20%, and down nearly 48% from its mid-February peak of $49.19. However, the day after Fagnan's purchase on April 9, the stock rebounded 12% to $29.07, coinciding with the broader market recovery as the S&P 500 surged by 9.5%. What makes Fagnan's purchase particularly interesting is its contrast with the consistent selling pattern from Klaviyo's top executives and major shareholders. Between August 2024 and March 2025, CFO Amanda Whalen, CLO Landon Edmond, CTO Allen Chaves, and President Stephen Eric Rowland all regularly sold shares. More notably, major shareholder Summit Partners L.P. executed massive sales, including 3,153,293 shares ($114.1 million) on November 14, 2024; 2,100,000 shares ($82.2 million) on December 9, 2024; and 2,000,000 shares ($64.9 million) on March 14, 2025. Klaviyo, which went public on the New York Stock Exchange in September 2023, provides SaaS solutions for email marketing, SMS marketing, and customer data management. The company currently serves over 143,000 customers and has been diversifying its product offerings, including the recent launch of a new CRM platform specifically designed for B2C brands. Financially, Klaviyo has demonstrated strong growth momentum. Its most recent quarterly revenue increased by 34% year-over-year to $270.16 million, exceeding analyst expectations of $257.29 million. However, profitability remains a challenge, with a trailing twelve-month net loss of $46.14 million, representing a profit margin of -4.92%. From a liquidity standpoint, the company maintains a strong position with $881.47 million in cash and relatively low debt of $53.44 million. Its current ratio of 4.90 indicates ample liquidity to meet short-term obligations. Market reactions have generally remained positive, with analysts maintaining an overall optimistic outlook on Klaviyo. The current median price target stands at $46.50, suggesting a potential upside of approximately 60% from recent levels. In June 2024, Barclays upgraded Klaviyo to 'overweight' and raised its price target to $29, with several other firms subsequently increasing their targets as well. However, insider trading patterns send mixed signals about the stock's prospects. While the consistent selling by executives could be interpreted negatively, it may simply represent planned sales as part of compensation packages. Conversely, Fagnan's recent purchase represents a positive signal of confidence in the company's value at current price levels. Looking ahead, Klaviyo is expected to report its next earnings in early May 2025. Analysts project total revenues of approximately $1.16 billion for fiscal year 2025, with expectations of reaching breakeven by 2026. In the short term, changes in the Trump administration's tariff policies and overall market volatility will likely continue to impact the stock. From a technical perspective, while Klaviyo's stock has found support and rebounded recently, it hasn't fully reversed its downtrend. Recovering the 50-day moving average (around $36) and 200-day moving average (around $30) would be key near-term targets. Overall, despite strong growth and a solid financial position, Klaviyo may continue to experience stock volatility due to executive selling patterns and market uncertainties. However, Fagnan's recent purchase signals insider confidence in the company's value at current price levels, potentially making this an interesting entry point for long-term investors.

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