Hughes Lily Yan Acquires 125,000 Shares of Smartbird, Inc

Hughes Lily Yan made a notable move by purchasing 125,000 shares of Smartbird, Inc, trading under the ticker BIRD on the NasdaqGS, on June 18, 2026. This transaction was not part of a pre-arranged trading plan.

Insider Buying and Selling at Smartbird, Inc

Several insiders were active at Smartbird, Inc recently. Hughes Lily Yan bought 125,000 shares on June 18, 2026. On the same day, Ann Mitchell, the Chief Financial Officer, acquired 766,190 shares, and Nadia Catherine Carlsten, the Chief Executive Officer, purchased 1,532,379 shares. Earlier in June, Ann Mitchell sold 1,587 shares at an average price of $4.52, and Joseph Vernachio, another CEO, sold 3,359 shares at $4.47.

Other Institutional Activity in Smartbird, Inc

FMR LLC maintained its position in Smartbird, Inc with 824,863 shares valued at approximately $2.48 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position, acquiring 208,419 shares worth about $627,341. BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings slightly by 759 shares to a total of 74,977 shares, valued at around $225,681. Geode Capital Management, LLC added 11,143 shares, bringing its total to 67,794 shares worth about $204,100. Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC increased its stake by 7,189 shares, ending with 42,120 shares valued at approximately $126,781.

Smartbird, Inc Stock Up 116.9%

Shares of NasdaqGS:BIRD traded near $5.51 on Wednesday. Smartbird, Inc has a market capitalization of about $48.5 million. The stock has a 52-week low of $2.15 and a high of $24.31, with a 50-day moving average of $5.48 and a 200-day moving average of $4.91. The company has a current ratio of 1.59 and a quick ratio of 0.56, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 204.38.

Recent Earnings

Smartbird, Inc reported revenue of $142.7 million, though it experienced a decline in revenue growth by 30.5%. The company is not profitable, with a net margin of -53.36% and a return on equity of -153.65%. The next earnings report is expected on August 6, 2026.

About Smartbird, Inc

Smartbird, Inc, headquartered in San Francisco, California, designs and sells footwear and apparel products. The company offers a variety of lifestyle products, including shoes and clothing such as tees, sweats, socks, and underwear. It distributes its products through online platforms, third-party marketplaces, and physical retail locations. Smartbird was previously known as Allbirds, Inc until it rebranded in December 2015. The company is led by CEO Benny Joseph and employs around 362 people.

Bottom Line

Hughes Lily Yan's recent share purchase highlights insider confidence in Smartbird, Inc. While the company faces challenges with profitability, its stock performance and institutional activities are closely watched. Investors should remember that insider transactions are reported after the fact and may not reflect current positions.