TDC TERADATA CORP /DE/

BEARISH Impact: 6/10 Insider Cluster (3 insiders)
Horizon weeks Filed May 7, 2026 Processed 6d 18h ago
Insider cluster: 3 insiders, $1.8M total
Latest settled — T+5d ⚠ clustered
TDC ▲ +12.93% at T+5d
SHORT call ✗ call lost -12.93% · α vs SPY -10.63% · entry $29.63 → $33.46
Next anchor: T+20d in 14d
Currently $32.64 · -10.16% from $29.63 entry (call sign-flipped)
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Executive Summary

Three Teradata insiders, including the CEO and Chief Revenue Officer, sold a total of $1.77M in open-market sales over a 7-day window immediately following the Q1 2026 earnings release. While Q1 results beat expectations (revenue +6% YoY, Non-GAAP EPS $0.88 vs $0.66), the company guided Q2 revenue down -4% to -2% YoY, signaling a near-term slowdown. The insider sales, particularly the CEO's $634K sale, raise caution flags against the strong Q1 print.

Key Financial Metrics

Direction
selling
Total Value
$1.8M
Insiders
3

Actionable Insight

The insider cluster, led by the CEO and CRO, is selling into a Q2 revenue decline guide. While Q1 was strong, the forward guidance suggests a deceleration. Monitor Q2 2026 results for confirmation of the slowdown. The sales are not massive in dollar terms but the timing and seniority warrant a cautious stance.

Key Facts

  • CEO Stephen McMillan sold 20,000 shares for $634K on May 12, 2026.
  • Chief Revenue Officer Richard Petley sold 34,300 shares for $1.06M on May 7, 2026.
  • Chief Product Officer Sumeet Arora sold 2,600 shares for $82K on May 7, 2026.
  • Total insider sales of $1.77M represent ~0.06% of TDC's $3.1B market cap.
  • Q1 2026 revenue grew 6% YoY to $444M; Non-GAAP EPS of $0.88 beat $0.66 YoY.
  • Q2 2026 guidance calls for total revenue decline of -4% to -2% YoY.
  • Full-year 2026 total ARR growth reaffirmed at 2%-4% YoY.
  • SAP litigation settlement contributed $359M pre-tax to Q1 cash flow.

Financial Impact

Insider sales of $1.77M are modest relative to $3.1B market cap (0.06%), but the CEO's open-market sale and the CRO's larger sale immediately after weak Q2 guidance are notable.

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Risk Factors

  • Q2 revenue guidance of -4% to -2% YoY signals a potential demand slowdown.
  • CEO and CRO selling simultaneously may indicate insider caution about near-term prospects.
  • Full-year ARR growth of 2%-4% is modest and may not support current valuation.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Services-Prepackaged Software
Analyst Consensus
57% bullish (14 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 SEC document filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
CLUSTER Data (Synthetic)cluster-TDC-1778794673705
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NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$33.06 awaiting T+5awaiting T+5$32.64 (−1.27%)
May 19, 2026
1d ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$32.65 awaiting T+5awaiting T+5$32.64 (−0.03%)
May 7, 2026
14d ago
Insider Cluster
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$29.63 $33.46▼ −12.93%▼ −10.63%$32.64 (−10.16%)
May 7, 2026
14d ago
Insider Cluster
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$29.63 $32.70▼ −10.36%▼ −8.86%$32.64 (−10.16%)
May 7, 2026
14d ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$29.63 $32.70▲ +10.36%▲ +8.86%$32.64 (+10.16%)
Mar 26, 2026
7w ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$25.31 $25.93▲ +2.45%▼ −1.41%$32.64 (+28.96%)
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