We recently published a list of 14 Most Expensive Stocks Insiders Are Buying In March. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE:ACA) stands against other most expensive stocks insiders are buying in March.
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The stock market is reacting to these reports with the broader market gaining 1.5%, blue-chip companies advancing around 1.2% and the NASDAQ Composite being up more than 2%.
As investors digest daily developments, uncertainty continues to weigh on the market. During such times, insider trading often draws attention, as executive stock purchases may signal confidence in a company’s future. However, insider selling doesn’t always indicate doubt—it could reflect personal financial needs or diversification strategies. Executives often use pre-set plans like 10b5-1 to ensure transparency. While insider trading offers valuable clues, it should be considered alongside financial health, market trends, and industry shifts.
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Which stocks are insiders buying at the highest prices this month? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least two insiders had purchased shares in March. From there, we ranked the 14 stocks with the highest average price per share.
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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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Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE:ACA)
Market Capitalization: $3.99 billion
Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE:ACA) provides infrastructure products and solutions for the construction, engineered structures, and transportation markets. The Dallas, Texas-based company operates through three segments: Construction Products, offering materials and equipment for building and infrastructure projects; Engineered Structures, supplying utility structures, wind towers, and communication structures; and Transportation Products, manufacturing marine transportation equipment like barges and winches.
For the full year 2024, Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE:ACA) disclosed revenue of $2.57 billion, up from $2.31 billion in 2023. Net income was $93.7 million, versus a net income of $159.2 million in the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA was $447.0 million, compared to $367.6 million in 2023. For the full year 2025, the company projects revenue in the range of $2.8 billion to $3.0 billion.
In March, two insiders, including the company’s president and CEO, bought a total of around $618,191 worth of Arcosa shares at an average price of $79.14 per share. The stock now trades at $81.62 per share, having declined 15.63% year-to-date and 2.95% over the past 12 months.
Based on estimates from four analysts, Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE:ACA) is rated “Buy” with a price target of $105.50. The average price target represents a potential upside of 29.37% from the current price.
Overall, ACA ranks 10th on our list of the most expensive stocks insiders are buying in March. While we acknowledge the potential of ACA 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 ACA 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.
