We recently published a list of 20 Most Expensive Stocks Insiders Are Dumping In March. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT) stands against other most expensive stocks insiders are dumping in March.
After being in the green for a few trading sessions, the broader market index slid 0.8% on Wednesday, and blue-chip companies declined 0.1%. The NASDAQ Composite was down 1.6% in the early afternoon. On Tuesday, Trump provided an update on tariffs, saying they will likely be more “lenient than reciprocal,” suggesting a more relaxed approach, reports CNBC.
As investors process daily market developments, uncertainty continues to impact the market. In these periods, insider trading often attracts attention, as purchases of company stock by executives may suggest confidence in the company’s future. However, insider selling doesn’t necessarily imply a lack of faith—it may be driven by personal financial needs or a desire for diversification. Executives frequently rely on pre-established plans, such as 10b5-1, to maintain transparency. While insider trading can provide useful insights, it should be evaluated in the context of a company’s financial health, market trends, and industry changes.
What are some of the most expensive stocks insiders have been selling this month so far? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least three insiders had sold shares in March. From there, we ranked the 20 stocks with the highest average price per share in times of sales.
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With each stock, we note the average price per share of these sales and the stock’s market capitalization.
A pump assembly line in a factory, illustrating the scale of the companies heat transfer solutions.
Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT)
Market Capitalization: $81.60 billion
Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT) designs and manufactures solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. The Swords, Ireland-headquartered company offers a wide range of products, including air conditioners, heat pumps, chillers, dehumidifiers, energy-efficient systems, and transport refrigeration. It was founded in 1885 and was previously known as Ingersoll-Rand Plc before changing its name in March 2020.
For the full year 2024, Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT) reported revenue of $19.8 billion, up 12% year-over-year. GAAP operating margin was up 120 bps from 2024. Bookings were $20.3 billion, up 11% year-over-year, led by Americas Commercial HVAC.
This month, five insiders, including the CEO, sold approximately $16.03 million worth of Trane Technologies shares at an average price of $347.57 per share. Since the beginning of the year, the stock lost 1.48% trading at $363.88 per share. However, over the past 12 months, Trane Technologies returned 21.59% to its investors.
Twelve Wall Street analysts rate Trane Technologies stock as “Hold” with a price target of $424.55, according to TipRanks. The average price target suggests a potential upside of 16.57%.
Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT) is also one of the 10 best European stocks to buy according to billionaires.
Overall, TT ranks 14th on our list of most expensive stocks insiders are dumping in March. While we acknowledge the potential of TT 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 TT 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.
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