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 TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) 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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TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO)
Market Capitalization: $12.22 billion
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) is a global sports and entertainment company formed by Endeavor through the merger of World Wrestling Entertainment and Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The company produces and licenses live events, TV programs, and other content, reaching over 1 billion households across approximately 210 countries. Annually, TKO Group hosts more than 300 live events, attracting over two million fans. It is also one of the 10 large-cap stocks with insider buying in 2025.
In February, the company announced that UFC and Monster Energy renewed their long-standing partnership with a multiyear agreement, keeping Monster as the exclusive global Official Energy Drink of UFC.
For the full year 2024, TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) disclosed revenue of $2.8 billion, compared to $1.68 billion in 2023. Net income amounted to $6.5 million, which compares to net income of $175.7 million in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA rose 55%, or $442.1 million, reaching $1.251 billion, driven by a $518.1 million increase at WWE and a $45.3 million rise at UFC, partially offset by a $121.3 million increase in corporate expenses. Free Cash Flow increased by $88.7 million to $508.5 million from $419.8 million, reflecting higher cash flows from operating activities, partially offset by an increase in capital expenditures.
For the full year 2025, TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) is targeting revenue of $2.930 billion to $3.000 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $1.350 billion to $1.390 billion.
In March, two insiders acquired a total of around $3.561 million worth of TKO Group shares at an average price of $146.91 per share. The stock currently trades at $149.88, up 5.47% year-to-date and 74.66% over the past 12 months.
Based on estimates from 13 Wall Street analysts, TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) is rated as a “Strong Buy” with a price target of $178.36 per share. The average price target indicates a 19.00% upside from the last price, according to TipRanks.
Overall, TKO ranks 2nd on our list of the most expensive stocks insiders are buying in March. While we acknowledge the potential of TKO 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 TKO 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.
