We recently published a list of 20 Stocks Insiders Bought in April After Trump’s Tariff Rollout. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Sonos, Inc. (NASDAQ:SONO) stands against other stocks that insiders bought in April after Trump’s tariff rollout.
President Donald Trump called April 2 a “Liberation Day” after signing an executive order that imposed a minimum 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, with some exceptions. As a result, 57 countries will face higher tariffs ranging from 11% to 50%. While general tariffs took effect on April 5, the elevated rates are set to begin on April 9. These so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’ triggered retaliation from trade partners and contributed to a decline in the stock market.” On Sunday, Trump said, “I don’t want anything to go down, but sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something,” as reported by CNBC.
The blue-chip companies closed the Monday market session 0.91% lower, while the broader market index closed 0.23% lower after briefly entering bear market territory during the session. The Nasdaq Composite closed 0.10% higher.
Amid these tariff wars and overwhelming market uncertainty, insider trading often comes to focus. Why? 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 market conditions.
Our Methodology
Today, we’re focusing on stocks that insiders have been buying in April. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified companies where at least one insider acquired shares from April 2 to April 7. From this list, we ranked the top 20 stocks with the highest value of insider purchases.
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A close up view of an innovative wireless speaker aimed to revolutionize the audio industry.
Sonos, Inc. (NASDAQ:SONO)
Sonos designs, manufactures, and sells audio products, such as wireless speakers and headphones, globally, offering them through stores, websites, and online retailers. Known for its intuitive interface and outstanding sound quality, it is a favorite among music lovers and home entertainment enthusiasts. It is also one of the 11 best consumer electronics stocks to invest in now.
This month, one insider purchased $1.87 million worth of Sonos shares at an average price of $8.78 per share. Year-to-date, the stock is down 43.25%, trading at $8.54 per share. Over the past 12 months, the stock dropped 52.87%.
Four Wall Street analysts rate Sonos stock as a “Hold” with a price target of $14.00, according to TipRanks. The average price target suggests a 64.42% upside from the latest price.
Overall, SONO ranks 12th on our list of stocks that insiders bought in April after Trump’s tariff rollout. While we acknowledge the potential of SONO, 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 SONO 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.
