We recently published a list of Insiders Are Spending Big: 15 Stocks Leading in March. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Immunocore Holdings plc (NASDAQ:IMCR) stands against other stocks that are receiving the most insider investment in March.
“The economy is strong overall and has made significant progress toward our goals over the past two years,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said during a press conference Wednesday following the decision announcement. “Labor market conditions are solid, and inflation has moved closer to our 2% longer-run goal, though it remains somewhat elevated.”
The Fed announced on Wednesday that it would maintain the federal funds rate at its current range of 4.25% to 4.5%. It is also keeping its outlook at two rate cuts for the remainder of this year, writes CNBC.
However, the Fed also announced that “uncertainty around the economic outlook has increased.”
Following the announcement, the broader market index rose 1.08%, blue-chip companies gained 0.92% and the NASDAQ Composite jumped 1.41%.
Despite political and economic uncertainty, some analysts remain bullish on AI’s growth. Insider trading draws attention in such times, as executives have unique company insights. For example, when a CEO or CFO buys stock, it may suggest confidence in the company’s future.
However, insider selling doesn’t always signal a lack of faith—it may be due to personal financial needs or asset diversification. Executives often use pre-set plans, like 10b5-1, to ensure transparency and avoid any perception of misconduct.
While insider trading can offer hints, it should be viewed alongside other factors like financial health, market trends, and industry shifts.
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Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified stocks with the highest insider purchase values in March.
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For each stock, we provide details on the total value of insider purchases this month and the company’s current market capitalization.
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Immunocore Holdings plc (NASDAQ:IMCR)
Total Value of Insider Purchases In March: $23.99 million
Market Capitalization: $1.44 billion
Immunocore is a commercial-stage biotechnology company that develops immunotherapies for cancer, infectious, and autoimmune diseases. Its key products include KIMMTRAK for metastatic uveal melanoma and various oncology and infectious disease treatments in clinical trials, such as tebentafusp, brenetafusp, and IMC-M113V for HIV. The biotech is based in Abingdon, UK.
For the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024, the company reported net sales of $84.1 million and $310.2 million, respectively, arising from the sale of KIMMTRAK, of which $63.8 million and $226.7 million, respectively was in the United States. Net sales compare to $249.43 million in 2023. Net loss for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024, was $23.8 million and $51.1 million, respectively, as compared to $19.7 million and $55.3 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2023.
In March, one insider acquired $23.99 million worth of Immunocore shares at an average price of $29.65 per share. Year-to-date, the stock is up 4.81%, trading at $30.92 per share. Over the past 12 months, Immunocore shares declined 50.84%.
Twelve analysts rate Immunocore stock as a “Buy,” with a 12-month price target of $63.00, indicating a potential upside of 119.4% from the last price, according to StockAnalysis.
Overall, IMCR ranks 6th on our list of stocks that are receiving the most insider investment in March. While we acknowledge the potential of IMCR, 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 IMCR but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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