We recently published a list of 20 Stocks Insiders Were Selling In Q1 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Celestica Inc. (NYSE:CLS) stands against other stocks insiders were selling in Q1 2025.
The broader market index rose 0.2% on Tuesday amid volatility as investors awaited clarity on President Trump’s tariff policy. The market also faced pressure from weaker-than-expected economic data, including a disappointing manufacturing survey and lower-than-expected job openings, according to CNBC. The blue chip companies and Nasdaq Composite also saw modest gains, with the market continuing to react to uncertainty.
As this market uncertainty persists, insider trading often draws attention. While executive stock purchases can signal optimism, insider sales may stem from personal financial reasons or diversification needs. Executives typically follow pre-arranged plans, like 10b5-1, to ensure transparency. Insider trading offers insights but should be considered alongside a company’s financial health and market conditions.
Our Methodology
What are some of the stocks that insiders have been selling 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 sold shares in January, February, or March. From there, we ranked the 20 stocks with the highest number of insiders selling shares.
Today, we’re focusing on stocks that insiders have been heavily selling during the first three months of the year. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified stocks where at least five insider sales totaled $1 million or more. While the overall value of insider sales for these stocks may be higher, we specifically focused on sales worth $1 million or more. From the stocks that met this criterion, we selected the 20 with the highest number of insider sales of $1 million or more.
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With each stock, we note the average price per share of these purchases and the stock’s market capitalization.
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Celestica Inc. (NYSE:CLS)
Total value of insider sales in Q1: $137.52 million
Insiders with $1M+ sales: 9
Celestica Inc. (NYSE:CLS) provides supply chain solutions across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Toronto, Canada-based company offers a wide range of services, including product manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and after-market support, catering to various industries such as aerospace, defense, and healthcare. It operates in two segments: Advanced Technology Solutions and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions. Celestica is also one of the 15 stocks that outperform the S&P 500 every year for the last 3 years.
In January and February, nine insiders, including the CEO, COO, and CFO sold approximately $137.52 million worth of Celestica shares at an average price of $128.47 per share. Year-to-date, the stock is down 14.62%, trading at $78.81 per share. However, over the past 12 months, Celestica returned 71.70% to its investors.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, Celestica (NYSE:CLS) reported revenue of $2.55 billion, up 19% compared to $2.14 billion in the same period of 2023. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.11, compared to $0.77 in the comparable quarter of last year. During the quarter, the company repurchased 300,000 common shares for cancellation for $25.5 million. Full-year revenue grew 21% year-over-year.
Eight Wall Street analysts rate Celestica (NYSE:CLS) stock as “Strong Buy” with a price target of $147.50 per share, according to TipRanks. The average price target suggests an 87.16% upside from the latest price.
Overall, CLS ranks 1st on our list of stocks insiders were selling in Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of CLS 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 CLS 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.
