Agora (API) CEO Bin Zhao Buys $44K of Stock
Key Points
- Bin Zhao's recent purchase of 9,906 shares brings his total holdings to 2,214,641 shares, reflecting a 0.45% increase in his stake.
- As of October 27, 2026, Agora's stock trades around $4.48, up about 0.7% from its closing price of $4.45 on October 23.
- Analysts have a mean price target of $5.90 for Agora, indicating the stock is currently trading below this target by about 24.1%.
Since the trade, $API is up 0.5% to date (from the $4.45 close on Oct 23, 2026).
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On October 23, 2026, Bin Zhao, the Chief Executive Officer of Agora, Inc. (API), bought 9,906 shares of the company at a price of $4.42 per share, totaling approximately $43,738. This transaction was reported in a Form 4 filing with the SEC. Following this purchase, Zhao now holds 2,214,641 shares, reflecting a 0.45% increase in his ownership stake.
Zhao's recent buying activity continues a pattern of purchases he made earlier in the month. On October 20, he acquired 9,794 shares, and on October 21, he bought 9,513 shares. He made another purchase of 8,989 shares on October 22. This series of transactions shows Zhao’s commitment to increasing his investment in Agora.
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Other Institutional Activity in Agora, Inc.
Several institutional investors have maintained their positions in Agora, Inc. Susquehanna International Group, LLP holds 7,484,011 shares, valued at about $33.5 million. TMT General Partner Ltd has 2,352,651 shares worth approximately $10.5 million. HHLR Advisors, LTD owns 2,098,553 shares valued at around $9.4 million, while Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC has 1,783,785 shares worth about $8.0 million. Acadian Asset Management, LLC increased its holdings by 841,114 shares, bringing its total to 1,465,596 shares valued at roughly $6.6 million.
Agora, Inc. Stock Up 0.7%
Agora’s stock recently traded around $4.48, which is above its 50-day moving average of $4.21 and its 200-day average of $4.15. However, it remains about 18.5% below its 52-week high of $5.50. The stock is also trading 42.7% above its 52-week low of $3.14, indicating some positive momentum despite being below the analysts' average price target of $5.90.
Recent Earnings
Agora reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $151.7 million, with a year-over-year revenue growth of 18.0%. The company's net margin stands at 7.2%, and it has a return on equity of 2.0%. Agora's next earnings report is scheduled for November 18, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at Agora, Inc.
Bin Zhao has been actively buying shares of Agora, Inc. over the past few days. On October 19, he purchased 9,971 shares at $4.39, totaling about $43,727.82. The following day, he bought 9,794 shares for approximately $42,653.85. On October 21, he acquired 9,513 shares at $4.46, worth about $42,381.37. The day before his latest purchase, Zhao bought 8,989 shares at a price of $4.40, totaling around $39,541.71. All these trades were planned under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On August 14, 2026, B of A Securities maintained a "Buy" rating on Agora, Inc. with a price target of $6.80, up from a previous target of $6.60. The consensus among analysts is a mean price target of $5.90, with two analysts providing opinions on the stock.
About Agora, Inc.
Agora, Inc. operates a platform that allows real-time engagement through video calling, voice calling, live streaming, and more. The company serves users in the United States, China, and internationally. This recent investment by CEO Bin Zhao suggests confidence in the company's growth potential.
Bottom Line
Investors should keep an eye on Agora's upcoming earnings report on November 18, 2026, for more insights into the company's performance. Zhao's consistent buying indicates his belief in the company's future, and further insider transactions may provide additional context for shareholders.
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Source: Bin Zhao's Form 4 filing on $API (Oct 23, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts