Yahoo Finance Are Insiders Buying CommScope Holding Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:COMM) Stock?
We often see insiders buying up shares in companies that perform well over the long term. The flip side of that is that there are more than a few examples of insiders dumping stock prior to a period of weak performance. So before you buy or sell CommScope Holding Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:COMM), you may well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling.
What Is Insider Selling?
Most investors know that it is quite permissible for company leaders, such as directors of the board, to buy and sell stock in the company. However, rules govern insider transactions, and certain disclosures are required.
Insider transactions are not the most important thing when it comes to long-term investing. But it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing. As Peter Lynch said, 'insiders might sell their shares for any number of reasons, but they buy them for only one: they think the price will rise.
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CommScope Holding Company Insider Transactions Over The Last Year
Independent Director L. Krause made the biggest insider purchase in the last 12 months. That single transaction was for US$252k worth of shares at a price of US$11.87 each. So it's clear an insider wanted to buy, at around the current price, which is US$14.24. That means they have been optimistic about the company in the past, though they may have changed their mind. While we always like to see insider buying, it's less meaningful if the purchases were made at much lower prices, as the opportunity they saw may have passed. In this case we're pleased to report that the insider purchases were made at close to current prices.
In the last twelve months insiders purchased 28.83k shares for US$390k. But they sold 6517 for US$147k. In total, CommScope Holding Company insiders bought more than they sold over the last year. Their average price was about US$13.53. Although they bought at below the recent share price, it is good to see that insiders are willing to invest in the company. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by individuals) over the last 12 months, below. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!
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Insider Ownership
For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. Insiders own 1.8% of CommScope Holding Company shares, worth about US$50m. This level of insider ownership is good but just short of being particularly stand-out. It certainly does suggest a reasonable degree of alignment.
What Might The Insider Transactions At CommScope Holding Company Tell Us?
It doesn't really mean much that no insider has traded CommScope Holding Company shares in the last quarter. However, our analysis of transactions over the last year is heartening. Overall we don't see anything to make us think CommScope Holding Company insiders are doubting the company, and they do own shares. If you are like me, you may want to think about whether this company will grow or shrink. Luckily, you can check this free report showing analyst forecasts for its future.
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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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