We recently published a list of 12 Most Expensive Stocks Insiders Are Buying After Trump’s Tariff Rollout. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRL) stands against other most expensive stocks insiders are buying after Trump’s tariff rollout.
Wall Street banks have sharply cut their targets for the broader market index due to growing fears about the economic fallout from new tariffs, writes the Financial Times. Since the tariff announcement on April 2, the broader market index has dropped nearly 7%. Major banks now expect lower market gains in 2025, with some analysts predicting a possible bear market directly triggered by presidential policy shifts.
Amid tariff wars and market uncertainty, insider trading often draws attention. Insider stock purchases may signal executive confidence, while sales aren’t necessarily negative—they could reflect personal or diversification choices. It’s best to view insider trading in context with a company’s financials and market conditions.
Our Methodology
Today, we’re highlighting most expensive stocks that insiders have been buying in April. Using Insider Monkey’s trading screener, we looked for companies with share prices of at least $30 and insider purchases between April 2 and April 21. From there, we ranked the top 12 stocks based on the highest average purchase price per share.
Stocks that were recently covered were excluded from this list. Most of those can be seen on this list of the 19 mid- and large-cap stocks insiders are buying after Trump’s tariff rollout.
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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRL)
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRL), based in Lebanon, Tennessee, operates a chain of restaurants combined with retail gift shops across the U.S. Its restaurants serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with dine-in, pickup, and delivery options. The gift shops sell items like home décor, apparel, toys, food, and seasonal gifts.
In April, one insider bought around $7.37 million worth of Cracker Barrel shares at an average price of $38.83 per share. Year-to-date, the stock has lost 17.57%, trading at $43.57 per share. Over the past 12 months, Cracker Barrel shares have declined 26.90%.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRL) reported total revenue of $949.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, a 1.5% increase from the previous year. Comparable store restaurant sales rose by 4.7%, while retail sales grew 0.2%. GAAP net income was $22.2 million, a 16.3% decrease year-over-year, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 19.6% to $74.6 million.
Overall, CBRL ranks 10th on our list of most expensive stocks insiders are buying after Trump’s tariff rollout. While we acknowledge the potential of CBRL, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than CBRL but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
