Agora (API) CEO Bin Zhao Buys $39K of Stock
Key Points
- Agora, Inc. CEO Bin Zhao purchased 8,800 shares of API stock on October 16, 2026, for a total of $38,947.92.
- The transaction was filed through a Form 4 with the SEC, raising the executive's total stake to 2,166,468 shares.
- Other large institutional holders include Susquehanna International Group and Acadian Asset Management, which recently adjusted its position.
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Agora, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Bin Zhao bought 8,800 shares of the company's stock on October 16, 2026. According to a Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the shares were purchased at an average price of $4.43 for a total value of $38,947.92.
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Inside Bin Zhao's Agora Trade
The planned purchase under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan lifted the executive's holdings by about 0.41%, bringing his total share count to 2,166,468 shares. It marks another step in a series of insider purchases made by the CEO throughout October. The stock closed at $4.35 on the day of the transaction.
Other Institutional Activity in Agora
Large funds continue to hold significant stakes in Agora, Inc. Susquehanna International Group, LLP held 7,484,011 shares valued at about $32,555,447, keeping its position unchanged. TMT General Partner Ltd held 2,352,651 shares worth roughly $10,234,031. HHLR Advisors, LTD owned 2,098,553 shares valued at about $9,128,705. Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC held 1,783,785 shares worth roughly $7,759,464. Meanwhile, Acadian Asset Management, LLC grew its holdings by 841,114 shares, a 134.7% increase, ending with 1,465,596 shares worth about $6,375,342.
Agora, Inc. Stock Down 3.3%
API shares recently traded around $4.35 as of October 19, 2026. The stock sits above its 50-day moving average of $4.23 and its 200-day moving average of $4.14.
Recent Earnings
Agora operates a real-time engagement platform that powers voice, video, and conversational AI tools for applications worldwide. The company reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $151.69 million and basic earnings per share of $0.10. Its next earnings report is scheduled for November 18, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at Agora, Inc.
Executive leadership has added to holdings through multiple planned transactions. Earlier in the month, CEO Bin Zhao purchased 5,301 shares on October 9, 8,937 shares on October 12, 5,438 shares on October 13, and 9,757 shares on October 14.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
B of A Securities maintains a Buy rating on API with a target price of $6.80, adjusted from $6.60 in August 2026. The stock currently holds an average analyst recommendation with two analyst opinions on record.
About Agora, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Agora provides software development kits and cloud infrastructure that allow developers to build interactive voice and video features into mobile and web applications. The platform supports millions of concurrent users globally for live streaming, gaming voice chats, and customer service bots.
Bottom Line
The CEO's continued purchases provide visibility into insider sentiment ahead of the company's upcoming earnings report on November 18, 2026. Investors will monitor future SEC filings to track whether leadership continues to add to its stake.
Related Filing Alerts
Source: Bin Zhao's Form 4 filing on $API (Oct 16, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts