In this article, we will take a detailed look at 10 Stocks Insiders Are Buying This Year. We previously covered Why These 15 Software Stocks Are Skyrocketing So Far in 2025.
Even though this is just the beginning of the year, we thought it might be interesting to see what stocks have attracted the most attention from insiders. Why? Sometimes, when executives or insiders acquire shares early in the year, it could mean that they expect strong financial results or positive company developments.
On the other hand, insiders sometimes sell shares at the beginning of the year for tax reasons. For example, they can sell shares to harvest tax loss or to balance out gains/losses from the previous year.
Both insider selling and buying can be driven by various motives, however, it’s important to consider these moves within the broader context of the company’s fundamentals, industry trends, and overall market conditions. That’s why due diligence before any investment is of the utmost importance. However, insider trading activity in combination with other relevant determinants can offer valuable insights into a company’s capabilities, helping investors make more informed investment decisions.
To identify the 10 stocks insiders are buying this year we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener and looked for stocks with at least five insiders buying since the beginning of the year. With each stock, we note the number of insiders who recently bought shares.
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10. Flowco Holdings Inc. (NYSE:FLOC)
Number of Insiders Buying: 6
We start our list with the 10th stock insiders have been buying in 2025 – Flowco Holdings. This is a provider of production optimization and methane mitigation solutions for exploration and production (E&P) operators. The company operates in two segments: Production Solutions and Natural Gas Technologies. It offers rent, service, and sale of high-pressure gas lifts, conventional gas lifts, and plunger lifts.
On January 17, six insiders, including the President and CEO, and CFO, bought a total of approximately $1.89 million worth of Flowco shares at a price of $24 per share. Out of that amount, the company’s CEO, R Joseph Edwards, purchased 50,000 shares, worth $1.2 million, increasing his holding to 184,792 shares. The company was founded in 2024, and it went public in January 2025, so these purchases were a part of the company’s initial public offering.
Four analysts have an average “Strong Buy” rating on the stock, with a 12-month stock price target of $33.5. The current price target represents an increase of 27.38% from the latest price, according to data from StockAnalysis.
Since it is a newly listed company, the company hasn’t disclosed detailed financial results.
Since the beginning of the year, Flowco’s share price dropped 11.45%, and is currently trading at $26.30.
With a market cap of $2.38 billion, this is also one of the 10 Mid-Cap Stocks Insiders Are Buying Recently.
9. Sionna Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:SION)
Number of Insiders Buying: 6
Sionna Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for cystic fibrosis (CF). The company is focused on developing novel medicines that normalize the function of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein to deliver clinically meaningful benefits to CF patients. Its goal is to create various medicines for people with CF that will restore CFTR function to nearly normal.
The company’s co-founders have more than a decade of research in this area, so Sionna is working on advancing a pipeline of small molecules engineered to correct the defects caused by the most common CF genetic mutation.
On February 10th, six insiders acquired $62.46 million worth of Sionna shares at a price of $18 per share. Insiders took part in the company’s upsized initial public offering, via which it raised $219.2 million. Sionna said it plans to use raised capital to advance its CF drug development programs.
Director Peter A. Thompson showed confidence in the company’s future by buying 550,000 shares, worth $9.9 million. With this move, Thompson raised his holding to 3.70 million Sionna’s shares.
Since this is a stock that recently went public, there’s not much analyst coverage yet, and also no public finance reports.
The stock is currently trading at $20.03, and its market cap is $849.29 million.
8. Curtiss-Wright Corp (NYSE:CW)
Number of Insiders Buying: 7
A provider of engineered products and services for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets, Curtiss-Wright Corp is eighth among 10 stocks insiders are buying this year. On February 6, seven insiders, including chair and CEO, CFO, and COO, acquired a total of around $68.73 million worth of Curtiss-Wright shares, at a price of $304.12 per share.
Curtiss-Wright Corp operates in three segments – defense electronics, aerospace and industrial, and naval and power. The company has a workforce consisting of around 8,000 professionals who develop and design various engineered solutions. It prides itself on building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers.
The stock is currently trading at $323.20 per share, having gained 37.65% over the past 12 months.
For the full year ended December 31, 2024, the company reported sales of $3.1 billion, compared to $2.85 billion for 2023. Total operating income amounted to $529 million, which compares to $484 million in the prior year.
On February 5, the company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share on Curtiss-Wright Common Stock, payable April 14, 2025, to stockholders of record as of March 27, 2025.
According to data from Stock Analysis, 6 analysts have the average “Buy” rating on CW stock, with a 12-month stock price target of $382.67, which is an increase of 18.40% from the latest price.
7. Ibio Inc (NYSEAMERICAN:IBIO)
Number of Insiders Buying: 7
Ibio is a biotech company focused on using AI and advanced computational biology to develop and design next-generation biopharmaceuticals for cardiometabolic diseases, obesity, cancer, and other hard-to-treat diseases. The company combines proprietary 3D modeling with innovative drug discovery platforms to create a pipeline of new antibody treatments to address various unmet needs.
For the second quarter ended Dec. 31, 2024, Ibio reported revenue of $200,000. Net loss amounted to $4.36 million, which compares to net loss of $4.49 million in the same period last year.
On January 7, Ibio, in collaboration with AstralBio Inc., announced the development of an antibody that inhibits the function of Activin E, a promising therapeutic target for cardiometabolic disorders and obesity using iBio’s patented Machine-Learning Antibody Engine.
Three days after the announcement, on January 10, seven insiders bought a total of around $654,995 worth of shares at a price of $2.72 per share. Among these insiders is the company’s chief financial officer, Felipe Duran, who acquired 9,191 shares worth nearly $25,000, increasing his holdings to 11,139 shares. It is possible that the management has a strong confidence in the development of an antibody that inhibits the function of Activin E, and therefore they decided to increase their holding and invest in the company.
Based on data from TipRanks, one Wall Street analyst has a Buy rating on the stock and a 12-month price forecast of $6. Moreover, three analysts have an average “Strong Buy” rating on Ibio stock, with a price target of $4.87, representing an increase of 41.98% from the latest price, reveals data from StockAnalysis.
As of February 14, 2025, IBIO has a market capitalization of approximately $33.87 million and an average trading volume of 340,448 shares. The stock is now trading at $3.43, having gained 40.00% year-to-date. Over the past 12 months, Ibio’s shares gained 172.22%.
6. Lakeland Industries Inc (NASDAQ:LAKE)
Number of Insiders Buying: 7
Lakeland Industries is a global manufacturer of protective clothing for industry, healthcare, and first responders, and one of 10 stocks insiders have been buying this year. The company produces and sells a plethora of industrial protective clothing and accessories for the industrial and public protective clothing market. It supplies end users across various industries, including automobile, transportation, steel, glass, chemical/petrochemical, high technology electronics manufacturers, construction, smelting, cleanroom, janitorial, pharmaceutical, etc. Among its customers are also federal, state and local governmental agencies and departments, such as fire and law enforcement, airport crash rescue units, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security and the Centers for Disease Control.
In December, Lakeland acquired Veridian, a provider of firefighter protective apparel, including fire and rescue garments, gloves and boots, with an annual revenue of around $21 million, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $25 million.
In January, the company announced a proposed underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock. Lakeland said it expects to grant to the underwriters of the offering a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the shares of its common stock in the underwritten public offering on the same terms and conditions.
Under the offering, seven insiders, including the President, CEO and Exec. Chair, CFO, acquired a total of $297,174 worth of Lakeland shares at an average price of $22.18 per share. Out of those seven insiders, the company’s President, CEO and Exec. Chair, M. James Jenkins, bought 1,136 shares worth $24,992, increasing his holdings to 66,830 shares.
Two analysts have an average “Strong Buy” rating on the stock, with a price target of $27.5, which represents an increase of 14.44% from the latest price, as per data from StockAnalysis. The stock is currently trading at $24.03, having lost 5.95% per share year-to-date, and having gained 76.69% over the past 12 months.
5. Gryphon Digital Mining Inc (NASDAQ:GRYP)
Number of Insiders Buying: 8
Fifth among stocks with increased insider trading activity this year is a bitcoin mining company, Gryphon Digital Mining. It operates mining computers and ESG-led mining. It was founded in 2020.
On January 13, eight insiders, including CEO, and CFO purchased $264,329 worth of Gryphon shares at a price of $0.39 per share. These transactions were part of a signed non-brokered offering of the company’s total stock. The offering saw 100% participation from the management team and a majority of the board members, demonstrating strong confidence in the company’s future.
On January 31, Gryphon announced that it has authorized the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve program as part of its capital strategy. The initiative followed up on Gryphon’s recent strategic moves with the goal of strengthening the balance sheet and obtaining major assets. These recent agreements include restructuring the $18.0 million Bitcoin debt and a definite agreement for an HPC/AI asset in Alberta scalable to 4GW.
One Wall Street analyst has a “Hold” rating on this stock.
For the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, Gryphon disclosed mining revenues of $3.7 million, compared to $5.2 million for the same quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $2.5 million in the quarter, compared to a negative Adjusted EBITDA of $4.7 million in the same period of 2023. Net loss amounted to $5.95 million, compared to net loss of $8.09 million in the third quarter of 2023.
The stock is currently trading at $0.35 per share, having dropped 11.90% since the beginning of the year.
4. QNB Corp (OTCMKTS:QNBC)
Number of Insiders Buying: 9
QNB operates as the bank holding company for QNB Bank, which provides commercial and retail banking and brokerage services. Among its many deposit products are demand and saving accounts, such as interest-bearing demand, and traditional statement savings, among others. Additionally, the company provides securities and advisory services.
On January 2, nine insiders acquired a total of around $35,717 worth of QNB shares at a price of $33.92 per share. The stock is currently trading at $34.10, having gained 0.53% year-to-date and 39.18% over the last 12 months.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, QNB reported net income of $3.05 million or $0.83 per share on a diluted basis. This compares to net income of $1.13 million or $0.31 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 2023. Total assets as of December 31, 2024, were $1.87 billion compared with $1.71 billion on December 31, 2023.
The company is also paying dividends, and the last dividend payment of $0.37 per share was in December. QNB has a market capitalization of approximately $125.71 million.
3. Smithfield Foods Inc (NASDAQ:SFD)
Number of Insiders Buying: 10
Smithfield Foods is a leading global food company and one of the world’s largest pork processors and hog producers. The company operates a diverse portfolio of well-known brands, including Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s Famous, Farmland, Farmer John, and Armour. It has a long tradition, being founded back in 1936, as Smithfield Packing Company. Not only is Smithfield one of the 10 stocks insiders are buying this year, but it is also one of 15 Biggest Agriculture Stocks in 2025.
The company just went public this January, which explains the huge insider trading activity, with as many as 10 insiders, including the President and CEO, CFO, and CBO recently buying its shares. Together they acquired $65.68 million worth of Smithfield Foods shares at a price of $20 per share. Currently, the stock is trading at $21.23 per share, having gone up 7.49% since its initial public offering.
Out of the total amount, the company’s CEO, Shane Smith, acquired 30,000 shares worth $600,000, increasing his holding to 120,000 shares. Smith believes the company is set to grow over the next few years as it has streamlined its operations and is focusing on more profitable packaged meats. Before the listing, Smithfield carved out its European businesses, ended contracts with 26 U.S. pig farms, and also closed a plant in California.
According to Wall Street Journal data, analysts have a favorable view of Smithfield Foods, with an average 12-month price target of $34.00, suggesting a potential upside from the current price. However, since the company just recently started trading, more analyst coverage is yet to be expected.
2. Isabella Bank Corp (OTCMKTS:ISBA)
Number of Insiders Buying: 10
Isabella Bank is the parent holding company of Isabella Bank, a state-chartered community bank with headquarters in Michigan. Isabella Bank was established in 1903 and has been committed to serving its customers’ and communities’ local banking needs for over 120 years. The Bank offers personal and commercial lending and deposit products, as well as investment, trust, and estate planning services.
This year, 10 insiders, including the President and CEO, CFO, acquired a total of around $95.684 worth of Isabella Bank shares at an average price of $25.14 per share. The stock is currently trading at $25.44, having lost 1.78% since the beginning of the year. Over the past 12 months, the company’s shares have gone up 24.10%.
For the full 2024, the company disclosed a net income of $13.9 million, or $1.86 per diluted share, compared to $18.2 million, or $2.40 per diluted share for 2023. The non-GAAP measure of 2024 core earnings was $15.0 million, or $2.01 per diluted share, compared to $18.0 million, or $2.37 per diluted share, in 2023.
One Wall Street analyst has a “Hold” rating on Isabella Bank stock, with a price target of $28, according to data from TipRanks.
1. Eagle Financial Services Inc (NASDAQ:EFSI)
Number of Insiders Buying: 21
Eagle Financial is the bank holding company for Bank of Clarke, which provides a plethora of retail and commercial banking products and services. It operates in three segments – Community Banking, Marine Lending, and Wealth Management. The bank’s commercial banking business consists of attracting deposits from the general public and investing those funds in commercial, consumer, and real estate loans and corporate, municipal, and U.S. government agency securities. The Bank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to the extent permitted by law.
On February 7, 21 insiders acquired a total of around $506,720 worth of Eagle Financial shares at a price of $32 per share. These purchases came as part of the previously announced underwritten public offering of 1,562,500 shares of its common stock. The company said it plans to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate practices, which may include balance sheet restructuring through the repositioning of its available-for-sale debt securities portfolio.
On January 22, 2025, the company’s board of directors announced a quarterly common stock cash dividend of $0.31 per common share.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, Eagle Financial Services reported a net income of $6.2 million, compared to $3.4 million for the third quarter of 2024.
The stock is currently trading at $32.77, having gone down 9.97% year-to-date. Over the past 12 months, its shares gained 9.27%.
Overall, EFSI is first among the 10 stocks insiders are buying this year. While we acknowledge the potential of EFSI, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than EFSI but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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