We recently published a list of 10 Stocks Insiders Are Buying In March. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) stands against other stocks that insiders are buying in March.
As President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff policy continues, so does turbulence in the stock market. The broader market declined by 10.1% from its record close in February, officially entering a correction.
According to Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist for LPL Financial, uncertainty about tariffs is among the main culprits behind the selling pressure. This week, all three major indexes have declined by more than 4%, reports CNBC.
On Wednesday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that February’s prices for food and services rose less than many experts expected. The consumer price index increased by a seasonally adjusted 0.2% for the month, bringing the annual inflation rate to 2.8%, slightly below economists’ projections.
Amid all this uncertainty, the question is: Could this be the right time to buy the best stocks? History has shown that buying undervalued stocks often presents great growth opportunities. Will there be growth soon? It’s hard to predict, though some analysts are betting on the growth potential of AI technology.
At times like these, it might be useful to look over recent insider trades, because executives usually have more insights into their companies. For example, when a CEO or CFO buys company stock, it can indicate strong confidence in the business’s future.
Conversely, insider selling doesn’t always indicate a lack of confidence; it can result from personal financial needs or efforts to diversify investment portfolios. Executives often carry out these transactions through pre-arranged plans (such as 10b5-1 plans), designed to prevent any perception of improper timing.
While insider activity can provide valuable insights, it’s crucial to evaluate it alongside other factors, including the company’s financial health, market trends, and industry developments.
Our Methodology
To identify the 10 stocks insiders are buying in March we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener and looked for stocks where at least three insiders bought shares this month. With each stock, we note the number of insiders who recently bought shares and the company’s market capitalization.
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Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC)
Number of Insiders Buying: 4
Market Capitalization: $525.41 million
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is an energy solutions provider focused on reducing costs, enhancing resilience, and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. The Framingham, Massachusetts-based company offers smart energy efficiency upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy resources. It works with customers to lower operating expenses, upgrade facilities, stabilize energy costs, improve comfort, increase reliability, and support environmental sustainability.
For the full year of 2024, Ameresco (NYSE:AMRC) reported revenues of $1.77 billion, net income attributable to common shareholders of $56.8 million and adjusted EBITDA of $225.3 million, which compares to revenues of $1.37 billion, net income of $62.5 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $163.99 million in 2023.
In March, four insiders, including the president and CEO, acquired a total of $1.34 million worth of Ameresco shares at a price of $9.72 per share. The stock declined 57.16% since the beginning of the year and is now trading at $10.06. Over the past 12 months, its shares lost 50.15%.
Based on the assessments of 10 analysts, Ameresco stock (NYSE:AMRC) is a “Moderate Buy” with a price target of $27.63, according to MarketBeat.
Overall, AMRC ranks 8th on our list of stocks that insiders are buying in March. While we acknowledge the potential of AMRC, 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 AMRC but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
