CLEAR Secure, Inc. (NYSE:YOU) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by Brokerages
MarketBeat reports that CLEAR Secure, Inc. (NYSE:YOU) has received a consensus "Hold" recommendation from nine brokerage firms, with an average 12-month price target of $53.14. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating revenue estimates with a 16.7% year-over-year increase, and announced a special dividend. Despite insider selling, institutional investors have increased their stakes, and insiders still own a significant portion of the stock.
Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) Stock Price, News, Quote & History
Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) stock is currently trading at $51.36, up 4.62% at close on April 2. The company, which operates a secure identity platform under the CLEAR brand, has shown significant performance with a 98.80% one-year return. Analysts have an average price target of $52.25, with recent ratings maintaining a "Buy" recommendation and a raised price target.
Clear Secure (NYSE: YOU) CFO reports RSU vesting and tax withholding
Clear Secure, Inc.'s CFO, Jennifer Hsu, reported the vesting of 7,106 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on April 1, 2026, which converted into an equal number of Class A Common shares. To cover tax withholding obligations, 3,930 shares were automatically withheld at a price of $49.09 per share. After these transactions, including shares acquired through dividend reinvestment, Hsu holds 9,738.18 Class A Common shares and 14,212 remaining RSUs, with future vesting dates in 2027 and 2028.
Clear Secure (NYSE: YOU) president vests 64,599 RSUs with tax withholding
Clear Secure, Inc. (NYSE: YOU) president Michael Z. Barkin reported the vesting of 64,599 restricted stock units (RSUs) on April 1, 2026. A portion of these, 35,724 shares, were withheld at $49.09 each to cover tax obligations, which is a routine compensation event and not a market sale. Following these transactions, Barkin directly holds 129,199 RSUs and 34,544 shares of Class A Common Stock.
Clear Secure (NYSE: YOU) director receives 530 shares from RSU vesting
Clear Secure, Inc. director Kathryn A. Hollister received 530 shares of Class A Common Stock through the vesting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). These RSUs were issued as non-cash equity compensation for her board service and converted at a price of $0.00 per share. Following this transaction, Ms. Hollister directly owns 38,032 shares of Class A Common Stock.
CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) Shares Down 8.7% - Here's What Happened
CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) shares dropped 8.7% during mid-day trading on Friday, with trading volume significantly lower than average. The company's stock price fluctuation occurred despite reporting in-line EPS and a revenue beat for its quarterly earnings, alongside the payment of a special dividend. Analyst sentiment for YOU is mixed, with a consensus "Hold" rating and varying price targets from different firms.
Vanguard amendment shows 0 holdings in Clear Secure Inc (YOU) after realignment
The Vanguard Group has filed an amended Schedule 13G/A report indicating zero beneficial ownership of Clear Secure Inc (YOU) common stock, representing 0% of the class. This change, effective January 12, 2026, is due to internal realignment where certain Vanguard subsidiaries now report their holdings separately. The filing clarifies that Vanguard no longer has beneficial ownership over securities held by these disaggregated subsidiaries.
CLEAR Secure, Inc. $YOU Stock Holdings Decreased by Nordea Investment Management AB
Nordea Investment Management AB reduced its stake in CLEAR Secure, Inc. (NYSE:YOU) by 13% in the fourth quarter, selling 47,676 shares. Despite this, other institutional investors increased their holdings, and the company reported solid quarterly revenue growth of 16.7% and an EPS of $0.31, aligning with estimates. Analysts have a mixed sentiment, with several firms raising price targets, though the MarketBeat consensus remains a "Hold" with a target of $51.57.
There’s One Clear Winner From the Long TSA Wait Times at Airports
Clear Secure has seen a significant surge in app downloads and stock price due to increased TSA wait times at airports caused by a partial government shutdown. The company, which provides a fast-lane service through airport security, has benefited as frustrated travelers seek quicker screening options. Clear is also expanding its identity verification services beyond airports into healthcare and other business sectors.
CWA Asset Management Group LLC Buys 41,485 Shares of CLEAR Secure, Inc. $YOU
CWA Asset Management Group LLC significantly increased its stake in CLEAR Secure, Inc. (NYSE:YOU) by 210.8% in the fourth quarter, purchasing an additional 41,485 shares to hold a total of 61,169 shares valued at $2.146 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the company. CLEAR Secure recently announced a special dividend of $0.20 per share and reported strong Q4 results with revenue beating estimates.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Reduces Stock Position in CLEAR Secure, Inc. $YOU
JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased its stake in CLEAR Secure, Inc. by 8.5% in the third quarter, selling over 125,000 shares, though still holding 1.02% of the company worth $45.2 million. Despite this, other institutional investors have increased their positions, and company insiders, including Director Adam Wiener and Lynn Haaland, have sold shares recently. CLEAR Secure reported Q3 earnings in line with estimates, with revenue up 16.7% year-over-year, and declared a special dividend of $0.20 per share.
Clear Secure Announces Departure of General Counsel Haaland
Clear Secure, Inc. announced that its General Counsel, Lynn Haaland, will depart the company on April 3, 2026. Haaland will receive an additional 12 months of salary as part of a structured leadership transition. Analysts currently rate YOU stock as a Buy with a $60.00 price target, while TipRanks' AI Analyst, Spark, rates it as an Outperform due to strong financials but notes overbought technical conditions.
Clear Secure (YOU) General Counsel Lynn Haaland to leave role on April 3, 2026
Clear Secure, Inc. announced that its General Counsel, Lynn Haaland, will depart her role on April 3, 2026. As compensation for her services, the company will provide Ms. Haaland with an additional 12 months of salary. This information was disclosed in a Form 8-K filing on March 19, 2026.
Alclear shifts Clear Secure (NYSE: YOU) Class B into Class A and transfers stock
Alclear Investments, a director and 10% owner of Clear Secure, Inc. (NYSE: YOU), reported converting 200,000 Class B shares into Class A shares on March 12, 2026, and subsequently transferring these 200,000 Class A shares to Ms. Caryn Seidman Becker on March 13, 2026. These transactions are described as non-market restructuring moves, changing voting power and ownership form under internal company provisions. Following these events, Alclear Investments directly retains 151,787 Class B shares.
Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC Has $1.74 Million Position in CLEAR Secure, Inc. $YOU
Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC significantly increased its stake in CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) by 5,847.6% in Q3, now holding 51,982 shares valued at $1.74 million. Other institutions have also adjusted their positions, with institutional investors owning 73.80% of the stock. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with an average "Hold" rating and a price target of $51.57, while the company recently reported in-line EPS, strong revenue growth, and declared a special dividend.
CLEAR Secure, Inc. (NYSE:YOU) Short Interest Down 19.8% in February
CLEAR Secure, Inc. (NYSE:YOU) experienced a significant 19.8% decrease in short interest in February, falling to 10,536,499 shares. Company insiders sold shares totaling over $5 million in the last three months, though they still retain a substantial 39.73% ownership. The company recently beat revenue expectations, reported strong EPS, and announced a special dividend.
Clear Secure (YOU) grants RSUs and performance RSUs to Chief Security Officer
Clear Secure, Inc.'s Chief Security Officer, Jonathan Schlegel, received equity awards consisting of 14,933 restricted stock units (RSUs) and 7,466 performance restricted stock units (PSUs). The RSUs will vest in three equal annual installments from 2027 to 2029, contingent on continued service. The PSUs will cliff vest on March 10, 2029, based on performance over a three-year period ending December 31, 2028, with the final number of shares potentially higher depending on results.
CLEAR Secure, Inc. (NYSE:YOU) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts
CLEAR Secure, Inc. (NYSE:YOU) has received a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts, with an average one-year price target of $51.57. The company recently reported quarterly earnings per share of $0.31, meeting expectations, and revenue of $240.8 million, beating estimates. Insider sales have been significant in the last 90 days, though insiders still own nearly 40% of the stock.
Victory Capital Management Inc. Sells 32,327 Shares of CLEAR Secure, Inc. $YOU
Victory Capital Management Inc. reduced its stake in CLEAR Secure, Inc. by 7.2%, selling 32,327 shares and now owning 417,673 shares valued at approximately $13.94 million. Institutional investors collectively hold about 73.8% of the company's stock. Recent financial results for CLEAR Secure showed in-line EPS of $0.31 and revenue of $240.75 million, a 16.7% year-over-year increase, and the company declared a special dividend of $0.20 per share.
First Trust Advisors LP Raises Stock Position in CLEAR Secure, Inc. $YOU
First Trust Advisors LP increased its stake in CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) by 1.2% to control 2.30% of the company, valued at $102.2 million. Other institutional investors also raised their positions, with overall institutional ownership now at 73.8%. Despite a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts, CLEAR Secure recently beat revenue estimates and declared a special dividend of $0.20 per share.
Clear Secure (YOU) CEO-linked entity sells 174,324 Class A shares in plan trades
An entity controlled by Clear Secure (YOU) CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker, Alclear Investments, LLC, sold 174,324 Class A common shares on March 4, 2026. The sales were conducted through a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan at weighted average prices of $48.41 and $49.24 per share. This transaction involved complex exchanges of non-voting common units and Class D common stock into Class B then Class A shares to facilitate the sale.
Clear Secure Inc Stock Live Price, Chart, Analysis, News & Forecast – Buy, Sell & Trade US Equities Today
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27,175 Shares in CLEAR Secure, Inc. $YOU Acquired by Black Swift Group LLC
Black Swift Group LLC acquired a new stake of 27,175 shares in CLEAR Secure, Inc. (NYSE:YOU) during the third quarter, valued at approximately $907,000. Several other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings in the company, which now has 73.80% institutional ownership. Despite insider selling, analysts maintain a consensus "Hold" rating with a target price of $51.57 for CLEAR Secure, which recently announced a special dividend of $0.20 per share.
Clear secure you CEO Seidman Becker sells $8.46M in shares
Clear Secure (NASDAQ:YOU) CEO Caryn Seidman Becker sold 174,324 shares of Class A Common Stock for approximately $8.46 million on March 4, 2026. The sales occurred through a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and come as the company's shares are near a 52-week high after an 85% gain in the past year. Analysts have recently raised price targets for Clear Secure following strong fourth-quarter performance and positive first-quarter forecasts.
Alclear Investments (NYSE: YOU) sells 325,676 Clear Secure Class A shares
Alclear Investments, a major holder in Clear Secure, Inc. (NYSE: YOU), sold 325,676 Class A Common Stock shares on March 2-3, 2026, under a pre-adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The shares were sold at weighted-average prices between $48-$50 per share. To facilitate these sales, Alclear converted Common Units and Class D shares into Class B, then into Class A stock, and now holds no Class A shares, retaining 18,804,570 non-voting common units and Class D shares, and 351,787 Class B shares.
Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC Has $1.93 Million Stake in CLEAR Secure, Inc. $YOU
Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC significantly reduced its stake in CLEAR Secure, Inc. (NYSE:YOU) by 66.1% in Q3, holding 57,782 shares valued at $1.93 million. This comes as CLEAR Secure reported Q3 EPS of $0.31 and revenue of $240.75 million, surpassing estimates, and declared a special dividend. Institutional investors hold about 73.8% of the company, while insiders have recently sold over $6 million worth of shares.
41,249 Shares in CLEAR Secure, Inc. $YOU Purchased by Quantbot Technologies LP
Quantbot Technologies LP recently acquired a new stake of 41,249 shares in CLEAR Secure, Inc. (NYSE:YOU) during the third quarter, valued at approximately $1.38 million. While institutional investors have been increasing their holdings, company insiders have shown a trend of selling shares, with Director Adam Wiener and President Michael Barkin significantly reducing their stakes. CLEAR Secure reported Q3 revenues of $240.75 million and EPS of $0.31, meeting analyst expectations, and announced a special dividend of $0.20 per share.
CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) Insider Sells $524,876.16 in Stock
An insider at CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU), Lynn Haaland, sold 11,064 shares of the company's stock for over $524,000 on March 3rd, significantly reducing her stake. This sale follows other large transactions by Haaland in February and December. The company recently reported in-line Q4 EPS and an increase in revenue, and has declared a special dividend, while analysts currently hold a "Hold" consensus rating with a $51.57 price target.
CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) CAO Dennis Liu Sells 7,950 Shares
CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) CAO Dennis Liu sold 7,950 shares of the company's stock on March 2nd at an average price of $48.57, totaling $386,131.50. This transaction reduced his ownership by 42.04% to 10,960 shares. The company recently reported quarterly earnings in line with estimates and announced a special dividend of $0.20 per share.
Insider Selling: CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) President Sells 22,885 Shares of Stock
CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) President Michael Barkin sold 22,885 shares of the company's stock for over $1.1 million, reducing his stake by more than 80%. This insider sale follows the company's recent earnings report where it met EPS estimates and surpassed revenue expectations, and the announcement of a special dividend. Wall Street analysts have a mixed rating on CLEAR Secure, with a consensus price target of $51.57.
Insider Selling: CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) President Sells 7,056 Shares of Stock
CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) President Michael Barkin sold 7,056 shares of the company's stock on February 27th for over $340,000, reducing his direct ownership by 55.45%. The company recently announced a special dividend of $0.20 and reported quarterly earnings that matched estimates, with revenue beating forecasts. Despite the insider selling, analysts currently hold a consensus "Hold" rating on the stock with an average target price of $51.57.
Clear Secure (YOU) president exercises RSUs and sells 29,941 Class A shares
Clear Secure, Inc. President Michael Z. Barkin reported exercising 48,449 restricted stock units (RSUs) into Class A Common Stock. Concurrently, he disposed of 25,564 shares to cover tax obligations and sold an additional 29,941 Class A shares in open-market transactions on March 1, 2026, and February 27, 2026. Following these transactions, Barkin's direct Class A holdings decreased to 5,669 shares.
YOU (NYSE: YOU) reports Class A vesting and Lynn Haaland sales
Clear Secure, Inc. (NYSE: YOU) filed a Section 144 notice detailing proposed sales and recent dispositions of Class A shares. The filing indicates restricted stock vesting events occurred on February 27, 2026, and March 1, 2026, for 5,672 and 5,392 shares respectively. Additionally, it reports sales by Lynn Haaland, totaling 15,532 shares on December 12, 2025, for $636,812 and 15,533 shares on February 25, 2026, for $698,986.
CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) Gains in NYSE Composite on Target Hike
CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) has gained in the NYSE Composite Index following a target hike. The article highlights the company's biometric verification services, its listing on the NYSE, and its revenue model primarily based on recurring membership subscriptions. Further details are behind a login wall, suggesting an exploration of CLEAR's market dynamics and impact on the identity technology sector.
Citigroup Inc. Sells 120,157 Shares of CLEAR Secure, Inc. $YOU
Citigroup Inc. reduced its stake in CLEAR Secure, Inc. (YOU) by 35.9%, selling over 120,000 shares, though it still holds 214,369 shares valued at $7.16 million. Insider selling also occurred, with directors Adam Wiener and Lynn Haaland selling significant shares. Despite mixed analyst ratings, CLEAR Secure reported in-line quarterly EPS and a revenue increase, and announced a special dividend.
Clear Secure (NYSE: YOU) Form 144 lists 500,000 Class A shares for sale
Clear Secure, Inc. (NYSE: YOU) has filed a Form 144, indicating proposed insider sales totaling 500,000 shares of Class A common stock. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is named as the broker, and Alclear Investments LLC is listed as the selling holder. This filing is a regulatory notice of intent to sell and does not confirm actual sale execution or proceeds, which would appear in subsequent filings.
Michael Barkin sells 7,056 Class A shares — YOU (NASDAQ) Form 144
Michael Barkin reported the proposed sale of 7,056 Class A shares of Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) for $340,297.49, with a trade date of February 27, 2026, as per a Form 144 SEC filing. The filing also indicated a simultaneous vesting of 22,885 Class A shares as compensation on the same date. Analysts view this as a routine insider disposition and vesting event with limited standalone significance.
CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) Director Adam Wiener Sells 18,000 Shares of Stock
CLEAR Secure Director Adam Wiener sold 18,000 shares of the company's stock on February 25th, resulting in a total value of $775,260. This sale decreased his position by 10.87%, adding to other recent insider sales. The company's stock experienced a 3.2% increase, reaching $48.62, following a quarterly revenue of $240.75 million and EPS of $0.31, aligning with analyst expectations.
Insider Selling: CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) Insider Sells 15,533 Shares of Stock
CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) director Lynn Haaland sold 15,533 shares of the company's stock for $698,985 on February 25th, adding to a previous sale in December. This insider selling comes as CLEAR Secure reported strong Q4 earnings, beating revenue estimates and meeting EPS consensus, alongside announcing a special dividend. The stock saw a 3.2% rise, with several analysts increasing their price targets, indicating positive market sentiment despite the insider sale.
Clear Secure director Wiener Adam sells $1.5m in YOU stock
Clear Secure director Adam Wiener sold 33,000 shares of Class A Common Stock for approximately $1.52 million in multiple transactions in late February 2026. These sales were executed through a pre-adopted Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sales occurred while Clear Secure shares were trading near their 52-week high, with InvestingPro analysis suggesting the stock is slightly overvalued at its current P/E ratio of 42.23.
Earnings Flash (YOU) Clear Secure Posts Q4 EPS $0.31, vs. FactSet Est of $0.32
Clear Secure (YOU) reported Q4 earnings per share of $0.31, falling slightly short of FactSet's estimate of $0.32. This financial update provides key performance metrics for the company's fourth quarter, indicating its recent profitability. The report highlights that despite missing EPS estimates, other related news from the same period mentioned revenue beats for Q4 and Q1 guidance.
CLEAR Secure, Inc. $YOU Holdings Cut by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced its stake in CLEAR Secure, Inc. (NYSE:YOU) by 8.5% in the third quarter of 2025, now holding 1.02% of the company valued at $45.199 million. This move comes despite CLEAR Secure reporting strong Q4 2025 results with increased revenue and free cash flow, alongside significant capital returns to shareholders. Analyst sentiment, however, remains mixed, with some firms raising price targets while the overall consensus is a "Hold" rating.
Insider sales at YOU (NYSE: YOU): Adam J. Wiener reports $1.59M in dispositions
Adam J. Wiener has reported proposed sales of Class A shares totaling $1.59 million through Form 144 filings for Clear Secure, Inc. The filing details three dispositions between December 2025 and February 2026, alongside a restricted stock vesting event from June 2021. Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC handled the transactions on the NYSE.
CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) Director Adam Wiener Sells 15,000 Shares
CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) Director Adam Wiener sold 15,000 shares of the company's stock on February 26th for $750,000, reducing his position by over 10%. This sale follows recent strong Q4 earnings that significantly beat expectations, a subsequent increase in analyst price targets, and the announcement of a special dividend. Despite insider selling, analysts maintain a mixed but generally optimistic outlook, with a consensus target price of $49.43.
YOU (YOU) Rule 144: Director plans sale of 7,767 vested Class A shares
Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) has filed a Rule 144 notice for a proposed sale of 7,767 Class A shares related to a restricted stock vesting event on March 1, 2025. This procedural disclosure indicates the director's intent to sell vested restricted securities. The filing also notes a previous sale of 15,532 shares on December 12, 2025, by Lynn Haaland.
Two Class A sales by insider at YOU (NYSE: YOU)
Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) director Adam J. Wiener reported two sales of Class A common stock via Form 144. These transactions involved 8,000 shares sold on December 12, 2025, for $320,000 and 14,000 shares sold on January 2, 2026, for $490,000. The shares were identified as vested restricted stock from June 30, 2021, and attributed to compensation.
Clear Secure, Inc. Declares Special Dividend to Shareholders of Record of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, Payable on March 24, 2026
Clear Secure, Inc. announced a special cash dividend of $0.20 per share for shareholders of both Class A and Class B Common Stock. This dividend is payable on March 24, 2026, to shareholders recorded as of the close of business on March 10, 2026.
48,094 Shares in CLEAR Secure, Inc. $YOU Purchased by Fox Run Management L.L.C.
Fox Run Management L.L.C. has acquired a new stake of 48,094 shares in CLEAR Secure, Inc. (NYSE:YOU) during the third quarter, valued at approximately $1.605 million. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings, and company insiders sold shares totaling $1.447 million over the last quarter. CLEAR Secure currently holds an average analyst rating of "Hold" with a mean target price of $40.86.
CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Telsey Advisory Group Analyst Says
Telsey Advisory Group has raised its target price for CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) to $55 with an "outperform" rating, indicating an 18% potential upside. This comes after CLEAR Secure exceeded Q4 revenue estimates and announced a higher dividend, a special dividend, increased share buybacks, and a strong free cash flow target for 2026. While analyst sentiment is mixed with a consensus target of $45.14, recent corporate actions and solid financial performance, despite a year-over-year earnings decline, point to a supportive valuation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Issues Positive Forecast for CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) Stock Price
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has raised its price target for CLEAR Secure (NYSE:YOU) stock from $42 to $47, maintaining an "overweight" rating, although the consensus analyst rating is a "Hold" with an average target of $49.43. This positive forecast follows CLEAR Secure's strong Q4 performance, with revenue exceeding estimates at $240.8 million and EPS of $0.31, alongside increased dividends, a boosted share repurchase authorization, and a 2026 free-cash-flow target of at least $440 million. Despite some recent insider selling, institutional ownership remains high at 73.8%, reflecting confidence in the company's financial health and growth prospects.
