We recently published a list of 15 Cheapest Stocks Insiders Are Buying In March. In this article, we are going to take a look at where MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:MAIA) stands against other cheapest stocks insiders are buying in March.
After solid gains Monday, the broader market index and blue chip companies traded flat Tuesday, while the NASDAQ Composite rose 0.2%. Monday’s enthusiasm came from hopes of looser U.S. tariffs.
Investors mostly ignored the March consumer confidence data released on Tuesday, which showed a sharp decline in U.S. consumers’ short-term outlook on income, business, and job conditions, reports CNBC.
“Sentiment continues to wane among investors, consumers and businesses as economic concerns and economic policy uncertainty takes its toll,” said Bret Kenwell, U.S. investment analyst at eToro. “Until there’s more certainty on the tariff and macro front, sentiment and confidence remain vulnerable.”
As investors navigate daily market changes, uncertainty remains a persistent factor. Insider trading tends to attract attention during these periods, as purchases of company stock by executives may suggest optimism about the company’s future. However, insider selling doesn’t necessarily signal a lack of confidence—it could simply be for personal financial reasons or to diversify holdings. Many executives use pre-established plans, such as 10b5-1, to maintain transparency. While insider trading can provide useful insights, it’s important to evaluate it alongside a company’s financial stability, broader market trends, and industry dynamics.
What are some of the cheapest stocks insiders have been buying this month so far? 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 10 stocks with the lowest 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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MAIA Biotechnology, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:MAIA)
Market Capitalization: $48.3 million
MAIA Biotechnology is an immuno-oncology company specializing in targeted therapies aimed at enhancing the treatment of cancer. Its primary candidate, THIO, is a novel drug in clinical trials designed to target telomeres in cancer cells, specifically for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with telomerase-positive tumors.
Recently, the company announced that preclinical data for its lead cancer treatment, the THIO dimer, was published in a scientific journal. The study showed that THIO and its dimer form effectively block a key enzyme (GSTP1) involved in cancer progression and drug resistance, suggesting the dimer could improve chemotherapy effectiveness by reducing resistance.
This month, two insiders acquired approximately $1.19 million worth of MAIA shares at an average price of $1.50 per share. Year-to-date, the stock is down 15.66%, trading at $1.67 per share. Over the past 12 months, MAIA shares lost 34.51%.
According to TipRanks, one Wall Street analyst rates MAIA stock as a “Moderate Buy” with a price target of $14.00. The price target suggests a potential upside of 738.32% from the latest price.
Overall, MAIA ranks 13th on our list of cheapest stocks insiders are buying in March. While we acknowledge the potential of MAIA 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 MAIA 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.
