This article explores the 15 cheapest stocks insiders are buying in March. Previously, we covered the 14 most expensive stocks insiders are buying in March.
After solid gains Monday, the broader market index and blue chip companies traded flat Tuesday, while the NASDAQ Composite rose 0.2%. Monday’s enthusiasm came from hopes of looser U.S. tariffs.
Investors mostly ignored the March consumer confidence data released on Tuesday, which showed a sharp decline in U.S. consumers’ short-term outlook on income, business, and job conditions, reports CNBC.
“Sentiment continues to wane among investors, consumers and businesses as economic concerns and economic policy uncertainty takes its toll,” said Bret Kenwell, U.S. investment analyst at eToro. “Until there’s more certainty on the tariff and macro front, sentiment and confidence remain vulnerable.”
As investors navigate daily market changes, uncertainty remains a persistent factor. Insider trading tends to attract attention during these periods, as purchases of company stock by executives may suggest optimism about the company’s future. However, insider selling doesn’t necessarily signal a lack of confidence—it could simply be for personal financial reasons or to diversify holdings. Many executives use pre-established plans, such as 10b5-1, to maintain transparency. While insider trading can provide useful insights, it’s important to evaluate it alongside a company’s financial stability, broader market trends, and industry dynamics.
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What are some of the cheapest stocks insiders have been buying this month so far? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least two insiders had purchased shares in March. From there, we ranked the 10 stocks with the lowest average price per share.
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With each stock, we note the average price per share of these purchases and the stock’s market capitalization. Let’s take a look at the 15 cheapest stocks insiders are buying in March.
15. Aware, Inc. (NASDAQ:AWRE)
Market Capitalization: $34.6 million
Aware provides biometric software solutions for government and commercial clients worldwide. Its products include biometric identification systems, mobile frameworks, and identity verification tools, catering to industries like law enforcement and healthcare. The Burlington, Massachusetts-based company offers its solutions through various sales channels, including direct, integrators, and resellers.
For the full year 2024, Aware disclosed revenue of $17.4 million, down from $18.2 million in 2023. Net loss improved 39% to $4.4 million, compared to $7.3 million in the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA loss improved 15% to $3.9 million compared to $4.6 million in 2023.
This month, four insiders, including the president and CEO, bought $135,463 worth of Aware shares at an average price of $1.57 per share. Year-to-date, the stock is down 14.33%, trading at $1.67 per share. Over the past 12 months, Aware shares declined 6.15%.
Analyst coverage for Aware stock is currently limited.
14. CPS Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ:CPSH)
Market Capitalization: $24.84 million
CPS Technologies Corporation provides advanced material solutions for industries like transportation, automotive, aerospace, and defense. The Norton, Massachusetts-headquartered company specializes in metal matrix composites, which are used in various applications such as electric vehicles, radar, and military armor. CPS Technologies sells its products to microelectronics systems companies and operates globally in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, CPS Technologies reported revenue of $5.9 million versus $6.7 million in the prior-year period. The company noted that the revenue drop reflects the previously announced fulfillment of its HybridTech Armor contract with Kinetic Protection for the U.S. Navy. Net loss was $1.0 million or $0.07 loss per diluted share, which compares to net income of $200,000 or $0.01 per diluted share in the same period of 2023.
In March, two insiders acquired approximately $42,030 worth of CPS Technologies shares at an average price of $1.56 per share. Currently, the stock trades at $1.71 per share, having gained 5.93% year-to-date. Over the past 12 months, CPS Technologies Corporation shares dropped 7.82%.
Analyst coverage for CPS Technologies stock is currently limited.
