This article explores the 20 stocks insiders were buying in Q1 2025. Previously, we covered the 20 most expensive stocks insiders are dumping in March.
About 30 minutes before the market closed Monday, the broader market index was up 0.3%, while the blue-chip companies gained 0.9%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.5%. Some stocks were recovering from Friday losses after inflation data came in higher than expected, coupled with weak consumer sentiment, which heightened concerns about the U.S. economy’s stability, according to Investopedia.
As investors react to daily market changes, ongoing uncertainty continues to affect the market. During such times, insider trading often garners attention, as executive purchases of company stock can signal optimism about the company’s prospects. However, insider sales do not always indicate a lack of confidence—they may be influenced by personal financial reasons or a need for diversification. Executives often follow pre-arranged plans, like 10b5-1, to ensure transparency. While insider trading can offer valuable insights, it should be considered alongside a company’s financial health, market conditions, and industry shifts.
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Our Methodology
What are some of the stocks insiders have been buying the most in the first quarter of the year? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least five insiders had purchased shares in January, February, and March. From there, we ranked the 20 stocks with the highest number of insiders purchasing shares.
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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 20 stocks insiders were buying in Q1 2025.
20. Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW)
Market Cap: $11.941 billion
Number of insiders buying: 7
Curtiss-Wright Corp. provides engineered solutions for the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors through three segments: defense electronics, aerospace & industrial, and naval & power. The Davidson, North Carolina-based company designs and manufactures products like power management systems, avionics, and coolant pumps, and offers maintenance services for the U.S. Navy and nuclear power plants.
In January, seven insiders, including the CEO, CFO, and COO, acquired approximately $68,731 worth of Curtiss-Wright shares at an average price of $304.12 per share. Currently, the stock is trading at $317.42 per share, having lost 10.55% since the beginning of the year. However, over the past 12 months, its shares have returned 23.54% to its investors.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the company reported sales of $3.1 billion, up from $2.85 billion in 2023. Operating income totaled $529 million, compared to $484 million in the previous year.
On February 5, the company’s board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share on Curtiss-Wright common stock. The average price target suggests a potential upside of 21.77% from the latest price.
19. Flowco Holdings Inc. (NYSE:FLOC)
Market Cap: $2.35 billion
Number of insiders buying: 7
Flowco Holdings provides production optimization and methane mitigation solutions for oil and gas operators. The company operates in two segments: Production Solutions and Natural Gas Technologies, offering services like renting, servicing, and selling gas lifts and methane abatement technologies. It also provides digital solutions and manufactures vapor recovery and natural gas systems. The Houston, Texas-based company was founded in 2024 and went public in January 2025.
In January and March, six insiders, including the President and CEO, and CFO, bought a total of approximately $2.13 million worth of Flowco shares at an average price of $24.03 per share. Since the company’s initial public offering in January, the stock has gained 12.46% and is currently trading at $26.00.
For the full year of 2024, Flowco reported revenues of $733.3 million, a 10% increase from $655.3 million in 2023. Net income amounted to $80.25 million, compared to $58.09 million in the prior year.
Six Wall Street analysts rate Flowco Holdings as “Strong Buy” with an average price target of $33.80, according to TipRanks. The average price target represents a 30.00% upside from the latest price.
