ZipRecruiter (ZIP) Evp, CLO Ryan Sakamoto Sells $11K of Stock

Ryan Sakamoto, the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of ZipRecruiter, Inc. (NYSE: ZIP), sold 2,978 shares of the company on June 25, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $3.86 each, totaling $11,495.08. This transaction was planned under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Insider Buying and Selling at ZipRecruiter, Inc.

In addition to Sakamoto's sale, several other executives at ZipRecruiter engaged in planned sales. CEO Ian Siegel sold shares on multiple occasions, including 9,722 shares at $3.12 on June 23 and another batch at $3.01 on June 22. On June 18, Siegel sold 34,978 shares at $3.00. David Travers, President and interim CFO, sold 24,706 shares at $2.99 on the same day. These transactions were also part of planned sales.

Other Institutional Activity in ZipRecruiter

Several institutional investors made changes to their holdings in ZipRecruiter. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its stake by 379,519 shares, leaving it with 8,331,594 shares valued at approximately $15.3 million, a 4.4% decrease. Edmond de Rothschild Holding S.A. increased its holdings by 705,800 shares, now holding 5,616,695 shares worth about $10.3 million, reflecting a 14.4% increase. AQR Capital Management LLC showed significant interest, adding 2,918,808 shares to bring its total to 3,452,586 shares, a 546.8% increase. Meanwhile, Acadian Asset Management LLC increased its position by 300,043 shares, holding 2,900,258 shares valued at $5.3 million, up 11.5%.

ZipRecruiter, Inc. Stock Up 6.5%

Shares of ZipRecruiter, Inc. traded near $3.94 on Saturday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $323.6 million. It isn't currently profitable, so it has no meaningful P/E ratio, but it has a forward P/E of 9.24. The stock's beta is 1.475, indicating higher volatility than the market. Over the past year, the stock has traded between $1.65 and $5.61. ZipRecruiter's 50-day moving average is $3.25, while its 200-day moving average stands at $3.48. The company maintains a strong current ratio of 7.27 and a quick ratio of 7.04.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 26, 2026, UBS maintained its hold rating for ZipRecruiter and set a price target of $4.00. Earlier, on May 11, 2026, Goldman Sachs also maintained a hold rating with a target of $3.50. The consensus among analysts is a hold rating, with a mean price target of $3.50 based on two opinions.

About ZipRecruiter, Inc.

ZipRecruiter, Inc. operates an online job marketplace that connects employers with job seekers. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and is led by CEO Ian H. Siegel. With around 800 employees, ZipRecruiter offers a platform where employers can post job listings and job seekers can apply with ease. The company operates primarily in the United States and is part of the communication services sector, specifically in internet content and information.

Bottom Line

Ryan Sakamoto's recent sale of shares in ZipRecruiter is part of a series of planned transactions by company executives. ZipRecruiter's stock has shown volatility, with a wide 52-week trading range. Institutional investors have been actively adjusting their positions, with some increasing their stakes significantly. Analysts remain cautious, maintaining hold ratings with moderate price targets.