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Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:BY) insiders placed bullish bets worth US$3.2m in the last 12 months

In the last year, multiple insiders have substantially increased their holdings of Byline Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:BY) stock, indicating that insiders' optimism about the company's prospects has increased.

While insider transactions are not the most important thing when it comes to long-term investing, logic dictates you should pay some attention to whether insiders are buying or selling shares.

Check out our latest analysis for Byline Bancorp

The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Byline Bancorp

Notably, that recent purchase by Antonio Del Valle Perochena is the biggest insider purchase of Byline Bancorp shares that we've seen in the last year. That means that an insider was happy to buy shares at around the current price of US$22.78. That means they have been optimistic about the company in the past, though they may have changed their mind. If someone buys shares at well below current prices, it's a good sign on balance, but keep in mind they may no longer see value. Happily, the Byline Bancorp insiders decided to buy shares at close to current prices.

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In the last twelve months insiders purchased 143.08k shares for US$3.2m. But insiders sold 13.38k shares worth US$328k. In total, Byline Bancorp insiders bought more than they sold over the last year. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

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Byline Bancorp Insiders Bought Stock Recently

It's good to see that Byline Bancorp insiders have made notable investments in the company's shares. Lead Independent Director Antonio Del Valle Perochena spent US$3.0m on stock, and there wasn't any selling. This is a positive in our book as it implies some confidence.

Insider Ownership Of Byline Bancorp

Looking at the total insider shareholdings in a company can help to inform your view of whether they are well aligned with common shareholders. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. Byline Bancorp insiders own about US$330m worth of shares (which is 39% of the company). Most shareholders would be happy to see this sort of insider ownership, since it suggests that management incentives are well aligned with other shareholders.

So What Do The Byline Bancorp Insider Transactions Indicate?

It's certainly positive to see the recent insider purchase. And an analysis of the transactions over the last year also gives us confidence. When combined with notable insider ownership, these factors suggest Byline Bancorp insiders are well aligned, and quite possibly think the share price is too low. That's what I like to see! While we like knowing what's going on with the insider's ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. At Simply Wall St, we found 1 warning sign for Byline Bancorp that deserve your attention before buying any shares.

Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies.

For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions, but not derivative transactions.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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