WVE
Wave Life Sciences Ltd
NASDAQ: WVE · HEALTHCARE · BIOTECHNOLOGY
$4.59
-1.71% today
Updated 2026-09-11
Market cap
$947.80M
P/E ratio
—
P/S ratio
14.50x
EPS (TTM)
$-1.08
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$5 – $22
Volume
3.0M
Wave Life Sciences Ltd (WVE) Insider transactions
Net insider activity
Net buying (11,587,878 shares)
Buy transactions
43
Sell transactions
57
All transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | RAWCLIFFE, ADRIAN | Director | Sale | 12,700 | $5.29 | $67183.00 |
| 2026-08-11 | WAGNER, HEIDI L | Director | Sale | 7,000 | — | — |
| 2026-08-11 | WAGNER, HEIDI L | Director | Buy | 7,000 | $5.97 | $41790.00 |
| 2026-08-11 | TAN, AIK NA | Director | Sale | 432 | $6.01 | $2596.32 |
| 2026-08-11 | TAKANASHI, KEN | Director | Sale | 3,864 | $6.01 | $23222.64 |
| 2026-03-30 | RA, CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Director, 10% Owner | Buy | 971,091 | $6.50 | $6.31M |
| 2026-03-27 | RA, CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Director, 10% Owner | Buy | 2,495,623 | $6.43 | $16.05M |
| 2026-03-26 | RA, CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Director, 10% Owner | Buy | 4,954,558 | $6.06 | $30.02M |
| 2026-03-26 | RA, CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Director, 10% Owner | Buy | 351,224 | $6.38 | $2.24M |
| 2026-03-23 | TAKANASHI, KEN | Director | Sale | 3,901,348 | — | — |
| 2026-03-23 | TAKANASHI, KEN | Director | Buy | 3,901,348 | — | — |
| 2026-02-26 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 17,900 | — | — |
| 2026-02-26 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 15,294 | — | — |
| 2026-02-26 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Buy | 17,900 | $3.87 | $69273.00 |
| 2026-02-26 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Buy | 15,294 | $4.75 | $72646.50 |
| 2026-02-09 | VARGEESE, CHANDRA | See Remarks | Sale | 3,228 | $13.45 | $43416.60 |
| 2026-02-09 | MORAN, KYLE | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 3,588 | $13.45 | $48258.60 |
| 2026-02-09 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 1,883 | $13.45 | $25326.35 |
| 2026-02-09 | BOLNO, PAUL | Director, President and CEO | Sale | 10,480 | $13.45 | $140956.00 |
| 2026-02-05 | VARGEESE, CHANDRA | See Remarks | Buy | 273,750 | — | — |
| 2026-02-05 | VARGEESE, CHANDRA | See Remarks | Buy | 45,625 | — | — |
| 2026-02-05 | MORAN, KYLE | Chief Financial Officer | Buy | 273,750 | — | — |
| 2026-02-05 | MORAN, KYLE | Chief Financial Officer | Buy | 45,625 | — | — |
| 2026-02-05 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Buy | 232,500 | — | — |
| 2026-02-05 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Buy | 38,750 | — | — |
| 2026-02-05 | BOLNO, PAUL | Director, President and CEO | Buy | 1,000,000 | — | — |
| 2026-02-05 | BOLNO, PAUL | Director, President and CEO | Buy | 165,000 | — | — |
| 2026-01-02 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 9,375 | — | — |
| 2026-01-02 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Buy | 9,375 | $3.14 | $29437.50 |
| 2026-01-02 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 8,080 | $15.92 | $128633.60 |
| 2026-01-02 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 1,295 | $16.70 | $21626.50 |
| 2025-12-11 | GSK, PLC | 10% Owner | Buy | 1,470,000 | $19.00 | $27.93M |
| 2025-12-09 | MORAN, KYLE | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 50,000 | — | — |
| 2025-12-09 | MORAN, KYLE | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 36,000 | — | — |
| 2025-12-09 | MORAN, KYLE | Chief Financial Officer | Buy | 50,000 | $10.48 | $524000.00 |
| 2025-12-09 | MORAN, KYLE | Chief Financial Officer | Buy | 36,000 | $8.17 | $294120.00 |
| 2025-12-09 | MORAN, KYLE | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 36 | $20.25 | $729.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | WAGNER, HEIDI L | Director | Sale | 14,000 | — | — |
| 2025-12-08 | WAGNER, HEIDI L | Director | Buy | 7,000 | $5.97 | $41790.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | VERDINE, GREGORY L. | Director | Sale | 12,020 | $13.09 | $157341.80 |
| 2025-12-08 | VERDINE, GREGORY L. | Director | Sale | 7,980 | $14.05 | $112119.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | TAN, AIK NA | Director | Sale | 45,000 | — | — |
| 2025-12-08 | TAN, AIK NA | Director | Sale | 32,230 | — | — |
| 2025-12-08 | TAN, AIK NA | Director | Sale | 21,000 | — | — |
| 2025-12-08 | TAN, AIK NA | Director | Buy | 45,000 | $4.59 | $206325.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | TAN, AIK NA | Director | Buy | 32,230 | $5.37 | $173075.10 |
| 2025-12-08 | TAN, AIK NA | Director | Sale | 25,000 | $15.00 | $375000.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | TAN, AIK NA | Director | Buy | 21,000 | $3.50 | $73500.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | TAN, AIK NA | Director | Sale | 20,000 | $12.75 | $255000.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | TAN, AIK NA | Director | Sale | 17,230 | $15.00 | $258450.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | TAN, AIK NA | Director | Sale | 15,000 | $12.75 | $191250.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | TAN, AIK NA | Director | Sale | 7,494 | $12.75 | $95548.50 |
| 2025-12-08 | RAWCLIFFE, ADRIAN | Director | Sale | 42,000 | — | — |
| 2025-12-08 | RAWCLIFFE, ADRIAN | Director | Buy | 42,000 | $5.97 | $250740.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | MORAN, KYLE | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 100,000 | — | — |
| 2025-12-08 | MORAN, KYLE | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 60,000 | — | — |
| 2025-12-08 | MORAN, KYLE | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 50,000 | — | — |
| 2025-12-08 | MORAN, KYLE | Chief Financial Officer | Buy | 100,000 | $3.14 | $314000.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | MORAN, KYLE | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 60,000 | $13.20 | $792000.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | MORAN, KYLE | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 50,000 | $18.00 | $900000.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | HENRY, CHRISTIAN O | Director | Sale | 42,000 | — | — |
| 2025-12-08 | HENRY, CHRISTIAN O | Director | Sale | 30,000 | — | — |
| 2025-12-08 | HENRY, CHRISTIAN O | Director | Sale | 15,000 | — | — |
| 2025-12-08 | HENRY, CHRISTIAN O | Director | Buy | 42,000 | $5.97 | $250740.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | HENRY, CHRISTIAN O | Director | Buy | 30,000 | $4.59 | $137550.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | HENRY, CHRISTIAN O | Director | Buy | 15,000 | $3.50 | $52500.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | HENRY, CHRISTIAN O | Director | Sale | 6,445 | $12.75 | $82173.75 |
| 2025-12-08 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 168,231 | — | — |
| 2025-12-08 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 125,300 | — | — |
| 2025-12-08 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 75,000 | — | — |
| 2025-12-08 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 50,000 | — | — |
| 2025-12-08 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 22,500 | — | — |
| 2025-12-08 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 122,349 | $14.20 | $1.74M |
| 2025-12-08 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Buy | 107,400 | $3.87 | $415638.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 50,000 | $16.00 | $800000.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 45,882 | $14.50 | $665289.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 37,500 | $14.08 | $528000.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Buy | 28,125 | $3.14 | $88312.50 |
| 2025-12-08 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 22,500 | $14.08 | $316800.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 17,900 | $15.00 | $268500.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | FRANCIS, CHRIS | See Remarks | Sale | 9,375 | $15.00 | $140625.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | CORRIGAN, MARK | Director | Sale | 9,600 | $13.09 | $125664.00 |
| 2025-12-08 | CORRIGAN, MARK | Director | Sale | 6,515 | $14.07 | $91633.47 |
| 2025-11-13 | RAWCLIFFE, ADRIAN | Director | Sale | 16,115 | $6.79 | $109420.85 |
| 2025-11-13 | RA, CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Director, 10% Owner | Buy | 1,000 | $6.69 | $6687.50 |
| 2025-08-22 | VERDINE, GREGORY L. | Director | Sale | 10,000 | $10.00 | $100000.00 |
| 2025-08-22 | BOLNO, PAUL | Director, President and CEO | Sale | 217,351 | $10.10 | $2.19M |
| 2025-08-15 | TAN, AIK NA | Director | Sale | 21,000 | — | — |
| 2025-08-15 | TAN, AIK NA | Director | Buy | 21,000 | $9.13 | $191730.00 |
| 2025-08-13 | HENRY, CHRISTIAN O | Director | Sale | 9,670 | $8.81 | $85192.70 |
| 2025-08-11 | WAGNER, HEIDI L | Director | Buy | 76,200 | — | — |
| 2025-08-11 | WAGNER, HEIDI L | Director | Buy | 12,700 | — | — |
| 2025-08-11 | VERDINE, GREGORY L. | Director | Buy | 76,200 | — | — |
| 2025-08-11 | VERDINE, GREGORY L. | Director | Buy | 12,700 | — | — |
| 2025-08-11 | TAN, AIK NA | Director | Buy | 152,400 | — | — |
| 2025-08-11 | TAN, AIK NA | Director | Buy | 25,400 | — | — |
| 2025-08-11 | TAKANASHI, KEN | Director | Buy | 76,200 | — | — |
| 2025-08-11 | TAKANASHI, KEN | Director | Buy | 12,700 | — | — |
| 2025-08-11 | RAWCLIFFE, ADRIAN | Director | Buy | 76,200 | — | — |
| 2025-08-11 | RAWCLIFFE, ADRIAN | Director | Buy | 12,700 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
Are WVE insiders buying or selling?
Over the transactions on record, WVE insiders have been net sellers, with about $10.88M in stock sold across 57 sales, against 24 open-market purchases.
Does insider selling at WVE mean the stock will fall?
Not by itself. Most executive selling is pre-scheduled through 10b5-1 plans filed months in advance, and insiders sell for diversification, taxes, and liquidity far more often than out of any view on the price. Insider buying is the stronger signal, especially when several insiders buy around the same time, because there is usually only one reason to put personal cash into the stock.
Which WVE insiders are selling the most?
Recent selling is concentrated in a few names. FRANCIS, CHRIS accounts for the largest share on record, with about $4.63M sold. Selling by one or two individuals matters less than broad selling across the whole leadership team, which is the pattern worth watching.