NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 07:00 ET — Market closed
UiPath Inc Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Daniel Dines sold 90,000 shares in the automation software maker in transactions worth about $1.5 million, a filing showed. The trades were made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan and left him with about 28.48 million shares directly. 1
U.S. stock markets were closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday, and investors will return on Friday. UiPath is set to join the S&P MidCap 400 before the open on Jan. 2, replacing Synovus Financial, the index provider said. 2
That timing matters because index-tracking funds, which aim to mirror a benchmark, typically have to buy additions and sell deletions. Short-term flows can move prices even when nothing changes in the underlying business.
UiPath shares last closed at $16.39 on Wednesday, down about 1.7% from the prior close. The stock traded between $16.27 and $16.74 in the session, with roughly 70 million shares changing hands. Traders point to support near $16.25 and resistance around $16.75 based on that range.
Rule 10b5-1 trading plans are set up in advance and can schedule sales when an executive is not in possession of material non-public information. They are common among founders and senior managers who hold large stakes.
UiPath sells software that automates repetitive workplace tasks, a category known as robotic process automation. In its latest results on Dec. 3, the company forecast fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $462 million to $467 million and annual recurring revenue of $1.844 billion to $1.849 billion; annual recurring revenue is a measure of subscription sales under contract. “We delivered solid third quarter results, exceeding guidance across the board,” said Ashim Gupta, UiPath’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer. 3
Investors often watch insider selling around major index events, even when it is pre-planned. Dines’ sales were modest relative to his remaining holdings, but they add another data point as the stock enters 2026.
The next test comes when markets reopen and index-related trading hits the tape. Higher volumes can sharpen intraday swings, particularly for mid-cap names.
Before the next session, traders will focus on how much of the index move has already been priced in and whether buying extends beyond the opening auction. Any further filings, including insider transactions, will be watched for follow-through.
UiPath has not announced a date for its next earnings report; Zacks estimates results around March 11. The next earnings call will likely put management’s subscription growth and profitability targets back in focus. 4
Macro data also returns quickly, with weekly jobless claims and a construction spending report due on Friday, the New York Fed’s calendar shows. Shifts in Treasury yields and rate expectations can influence high-growth software stocks, including UiPath. 5
