We recently published a list of 10 Stocks Insiders Sold in April After Trump’s Tariff Rollout. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) stands against other stocks that insiders sold in April after Trump’s tariff rollout.
Last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a minimum 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, with certain exceptions. A 104% tariff on Chinese imports took effect, and Beijing said Wednesday it would raise levies on U.S. imports to 84% from 34%.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told bankers that the economy is “in pretty good shape” while somewhat earlier JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon expressed a more pessimistic view, warning that a recession could be on the horizon, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The Bank of England warned that US tariff announcements contribute to a “material increase in risks to global growth” and inflation levels, reports The Guardian.
Then, in an unexpected turn of events, the President announced Wednesday a complete three-month pause on all the “reciprocal” tariffs that went into effect with the exception of China.
Some insiders used this time in April to buy the dip while others thought it was time to sell some of their holdings. At times like these, it is worth analyzing insider trading activity. When executives buy stock, it can suggest confidence in the company’s future. On the other hand, insider sales don’t have to be a negative sign for the company, because they can reflect personal decisions or investment diversification. This means that insider trading should be considered alongside the company’s financial health and broader market conditions.
Our Methodology
Today, we’re focusing on stocks that insiders have been heavily selling in April. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified companies where at least five insiders sold shares from April 2 to April 8. From this list, we ranked the top 10 stocks with the highest value of insider sales.
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Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI)
Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI) designs and manufactures analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) for high-voltage power conversion in various applications, including consumer electronics, industrial motors, and renewable energy systems. The San Jose, California-based company offers products for power conversion, electric vehicles, and motor drivers, serving markets like communications, computing, and consumer electronics.
In a recent development Power Integrations (NASDAQ:POWI) has launched the TinySwitch-5, the latest in its popular high-voltage IC line, delivering up to 175 W output and 92% efficiency in a compact, energy-saving design. With over six billion units sold, TinySwitch ICs are trusted for their simplicity, efficiency, and ability to reduce standby power waste across various industries.
On April 2, six insiders, including the president and CEO, sold around $802,955 worth of Power Integrations shares at an average price of $50.92 per share. Currently, the stock is trading lower than that at $46.49 per share, which means it lost about 8% since then. Year-to-date it dropped 24.33%, and over the past 12 months it lost 34.99%.
For the full year 2024, Power Integrations (NASDAQ:POWI) disclosed net revenues of $419.0 million, compared to $444.5 million in 2023. GAAP net income was $32.2 million or $0.56 per diluted share, compared to $0.97 per diluted share in the prior year. Non-GAAP net income was $1.16 per diluted share, compared to $1.29 per diluted share in 2023. Cash flow from operations for the full year was $81.2 million.
Seven analysts, however, estimate that Power Integrations (NASDAQ:POWI) stock is a “Moderate Buy” with a potential upside of 65.75%.
Overall, POWI ranks 7th on our list of stocks that insiders sold in April after Trump’s tariff rollout. While we acknowledge the potential of POWI, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than POWI but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
