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 Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) 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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Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR)
Total value of insider sales in Q1: $23.46 million
Insiders with $1M+ sales: 6
Entergy Corporation (NYSE:ETR) is an energy company that produces and distributes electricity and natural gas across parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. It generates power from various sources, including gas, nuclear, coal, hydro, and solar, and serves approximately 3 million utility customers. Entergy (NYSE:ETR) also owns interests in non-nuclear power plants and offers decommissioning services to nuclear plant owners. It is also considered one of the 12 best electric utility stocks to buy now.
In February and March, eight insiders, including the COO, sold a total of $23.46 million worth of Entergy shares at an average price of $85.50 per share. The stock now trades at $85.33 per share, having gained 12.54% year-to-date and 62.94% over the past 12 months.
MarketBeat reports that 15 analysts have rated Entergy (NYSE:ETR) stock as “Moderate Buy” with a price target of $84.75 per share. The average price target suggests a 0.77% upside from the current price.
Overall, ETR ranks 17th on our list of stocks insiders were selling in Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of ETR 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 ETR 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.
