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SPT - Sprout Social, Inc.

Insider Sale by Howard Justyn Russell (Exec Chair, 10%)

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Trade Summary

4 days ago, Howard Justyn Russell, serving as Exec Chair, 10% owner at Sprout Social, Inc. (SPT), sold 40,000 shares at $5.96 per share, for a total transaction value of $238,320.00. Following this transaction, Howard Justyn Russell now holds 7,417 shares of SPT.

This sale represents a 84.00% decrease in Howard Justyn Russell's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1 day after the trade was made.

Sprout Social, Inc. operates in the TECHNOLOGY sector, specifically within the SOFTWARE - APPLICATION industry. Insider selling activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Howard Justyn Russell

Exec Chair, 10%

Justyn Russell Howard is the Executive Chair and co-founder of Sprout Social, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPT), a Chicago-based social media management platform[[5]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprout_Social). As a 10% owner of the company, Howard co-founded Sprout Social in 2010 alongside Aaron Rankin, Gil Lara, and Peter Soung[[5]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprout_Social). Under his leadership, the company has grown into a prominent technology firm offering social media management, marketing, customer service, and analytics solutions[[5]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprout_Social). As of 2025, Howard's stake in Sprout Social was valued at approximately $7 million, with holdings including both Class A and Class B Common Stock[[1]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/129835/justyn-russell-howard). Howard has been actively managing his equity position through pre-arranged trading plans, with multiple stock transactions recorded throughout 2025[[2]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/howard-sprout-social-executive-chair-sells-236k-in-shares-93CH-4278538)[[3]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/sprout-social-executive-chair-howard-sells-327560-in-stock-93CH-4174569)[[4]](https://www.ainvest.com/news/sprout-social-director-owner-sells-20000-shares-14-94-2509/). As Executive Chair, he continues to play a central role in Sprout Social's strategic direction and corporate governance. In recent quarters, the company has achieved strong financial results, including record non-GAAP operating margins and strategic acquisitions such as NewsWhip, an AI-powered predictive media intelligence company acquired for $55 million[[3]](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/sprout-social-executive-chair-howard-sells-327560-in-stock-93CH-4174569).

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Trade Price

$5.96

Quantity

40,000

Total Value

$238,320.00

Shares Owned

7,417

Trade Date

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

4 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Filed 1 day after trade

TECHNOLOGYSOFTWARE - APPLICATION

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