We recently published a list of 20 Stocks Insiders Were Buying In Q1 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (NASDAQ:MMLP) stands against other stocks insiders were buying in Q1 2025.
About 30 minutes before the market closed Monday, the broader market index was up 0.3%, while the blue-chip companies gained 0.9%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.5%. Some stocks were recovering from Friday losses after inflation data came in higher than expected, coupled with weak consumer sentiment, which heightened concerns about the U.S. economy’s stability, according to Investopedia.
As investors react to daily market changes, ongoing uncertainty continues to affect the market. During such times, insider trading often garners attention, as executive purchases of company stock can signal optimism about the company’s prospects. However, insider sales do not always indicate a lack of confidence—they may be influenced by personal financial reasons or a need for diversification. Executives often follow pre-arranged plans, like 10b5-1, to ensure transparency. While insider trading can offer valuable insights, it should be considered alongside a company’s financial health, market conditions, and industry shifts.
Our Methodology
What are some of the stocks insiders have been buying the most in the first quarter of the year? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least five insiders had purchased shares in January, February, and March. From there, we ranked the 20 stocks with the highest number of insiders purchasing shares.
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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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Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (NASDAQ:MMLP)
Market Cap: $139.04 million
Number of insiders buying: 7
Martin Midstream provides services for petroleum products and by-products in the U.S., including terminalling, processing, storage, and transportation. The Kilgore, Texas-based company operates across four segments: Terminalling and Storage, Transportation, Sulfur Services, and Specialty Products, and owns various terminal facilities. It also processes and transports sulfur and natural gas liquids, serving industries like oil and gas, petrochemicals, and chemicals.
In February and March, seven insiders, including the company’s president and CEO, purchased around $928,354 worth of Martin Midstream shares at an average price of $3.59 per share. Year-to-date, the stock is down 1.67% trading at $3.53 per share. Over the past 12 months, Martin Midstream shares returned 38.98% to its investors.
For the full year 2024, Martin Midstream reported revenues of $707.62 million, which compares to $797.96 million in 2023. Net loss amounted to $5.21 million, compared to net loss of $4.55 million in the prior year.
One analyst rates Martin Midstream stock as “Hold” with a price target of $4.00, according to TipRanks. The average price target suggests a potential upside of 13.96% from the latest price.
Overall, MMLP ranks 16th on our list of stocks insiders were buying in Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of MMLP 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 MMLP 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.
