We recently published a list of 15 Stocks With The Most Insider Sales In The Last Quarter. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF) stands against other stocks with the most insider sales in the last quarter.
A veil of uncertainty has hung over Wall Street these past few weeks, and the cover seems even tighter as investors and economists hold their breath ahead of the Fed’s big announcement on Wednesday.
The Fed will reveal its interest rate decision, which will be followed by a press conference with Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Since September, the Fed has cut interest rates three times, and still, the broader market entered a correction. Many experts believe that interest rate cuts are off the table for this month and are focusing on the Fed officials’ ‘dot plot’ and future rate decisions, according to Yahoo Finance.
Amid these expectations, blue-chip companies dropped 0.62%, the broader market index declined 1.07%, and the NASDAQ Composite fell 1.71%, remaining in correction territory. NASDAQ Composite was dragged by some of the biggest gems in the tech sector.
Evercore ISI’s Julian Emanuel said that Powell should calm the market by assuring investors the economic growth is still healthy and that inflation is expected to move toward the Fed’s 2% target.
Scott Helfstein, Global X’s head of investment strategy noted that even though there are some risks to price stability and full employment “this is not time to sell and go away, but perhaps time to review long-term strategy against near-term volatility.”
As political and economic landscapes shift, some analysts remain optimistic about AI technology’s growth potential. Insider trading often draws attention during such times, as company executives have unique insights into their organizations. For example, when a CEO or CFO buys company stock, it may signal confidence in the company’s future.
However, insider selling doesn’t necessarily reflect a lack of faith in the company. It could be driven by personal financial needs or a desire to diversify assets. Executives often use pre-established plans, like 10b5-1 plans, to ensure transparency and avoid accusations of improper timing.
While insider trading can offer valuable clues, it’s crucial to consider it alongside factors like financial performance, market trends, and industry developments.
Our Methodology
We’ll focus on the stocks with the highest number of insider sales in the past quarter. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we’ve identified stocks where at least five insiders made sales between October 1 and December 31. From this group, we’ve highlighted the 15 stocks with the most individual sales.
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For each stock, we provide details on the number of insider sales and the company’s current market capitalization.
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Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF)
Number of Insiders Selling: 11
Market Capitalization: $3.33 billion
Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF) manufactures and markets home and building products, as well as consumer and professional tools, across the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, and internationally. The New York-based company operates through two segments: Home and Building Products, which offers garage doors, fire doors, and related products, and Consumer and Professional Products, which includes tools, lawn equipment, home organization items, and cleaning products.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2025, Griffon (NYSE:GFF) disclosed revenue of $632.4 million, a 2% decrease from $643.2 million in the same period of last year. Net income totaled $70.9 million, or $1.49 per share, compared to $42.2 million, or $0.82 per share, in the prior year quarter.
In the last quarter, 11 insiders, including the company’s CEO, COO, and CFO, sold a total of $31.69 million worth of Griffon Corporation shares at an average price of $75.97 per share. Year-to-date the stock has lost 1.02% and currently trades at $70.54 per share. Over the past 12 months, the stock lost 0.13%.
According to four analysts, Griffon (NYSE:GFF) holds an average rating of “Strong Buy,” with a 12-month price target of $98.75. The average price target suggests an upside of 40.06% from the last price, according to MarketBeat.
Overall, GFF ranks 14th on our list of stocks with the most insider sales in the last quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of GFF, 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 GFF 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.
