In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at the top 10 insider sales last month. Previously, we covered the top 10 insider purchases last month.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday that February prices for food and services haven’t gone up as much as many experts were expecting. The consumer price index increased by a seasonally adjusted 0.2% for the month, meaning that the annual inflation rate grew 2.8%, slightly lower than economists projected.
Kay Haigh, global co-head of fixed income and liquidity solutions at Goldman Sachs Asset Management said the report reveals “further signs of progress on underlying inflation, with the pace of price increases moderating after January’s strong release,” writes CBS News.
After the “soft inflation” report, the broader market index gained 0.49%, the NASDAQ Composite rose 1.22%, but the blue-chip companies declined 0.2% yesterday, or 3% this week. Despite the decline, and NASDAQ entering a correction, some analysts see it as a normal course for the stocks after strong gains over the past two years, writes CNBC News.
“We’re not surprised the market’s pulled down. Obviously, U.S. equity markets have been exceptionally strong over the last two years,” said Dave Grecsek, managing director of investment strategy and research at Aspiriant Wealth Management. “It’s right to expect a correction. But I think once we get through this — we’re in the very early events of these key fiscal policy changes — there’s better news to come.”
As the market responds to evolving tariff shifts and other political and economic developments, it might be useful to review recent insider trading activity. Why? Company executives have valuable insights into their organizations, and their moves can sometimes help investors obtain more useful data. For instance, when a CEO or CFO buys company stock, it can indicate a positive outlook on the business’s future.
However, it is important to highlight that insider selling isn’t necessarily a sign of a lack of confidence, as it may stem from personal financial considerations or efforts to diversify portfolios. Executives frequently execute these transactions through pre-established plans (such as 10b5-1 plans), which are designed to avoid any appearance of improper timing.
While insider activity can offer useful data, it’s important to consider it in the broader context of other factors, such as the company’s financial performance, market trends, and industry developments.
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Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we’ve identified stocks where at least three insiders sold shares in the past month. From this group, we’ve highlighted the 10 stocks with the highest insider sales values.
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For each stock, we provide details on the total value of insider sales and the company’s current market capitalization. Let’s take a look at the top 10 insider sales from last month.
10. Karman Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KRMN)
Total value of insider sales in February: $226,306,916.00
Market capitalization: $3.98 billion
We start this list with a U.S.-based manufacturer of space and defense systems, located in Huntington Beach, California. Valued at around $4 billion, the company recently completed its initial public offering.
In February, five insiders sold a total of $226.31 million worth of Karman shares at $22.00 per share. Since its IPO in mid-February, the stock rose by 0.57%.
Based on the analysis of five analysts, Karman stock has an average rating of “Strong Buy.” The 12-month price target is $38.75, indicating a potential rise of 28.10% from its current price, writes StockAnalysis.
9. Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT)
Total value of insider sales in February: $245,621,439.03
Market capitalization: $684.45 billion
Walmart is a global retailer operating across retail, wholesale, and eCommerce sectors. The company is divided into three main segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam’s Club. It operates a variety of store formats, including supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash-and-carry stores, and discount stores under the Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands.
Recently the company announced an annual cash dividend for fiscal year 2026 of $0.94 per share, which represents a 13% increase from the $0.83 per share paid for the last fiscal year.
In February, seven insiders sold a total of $245.62 million worth of Walmart shares at an average price of $97.94 per share. Year-to-date, the stock has declined 6.67% and now trades at $84.32 per share. However, over the past 12 months, Walmart returned 37.46% to its investors.
Based on the views of 32 analysts, Walmart stock holds an average rating of “Strong Buy.” The 12-month price target is $101.53, reflecting a potential increase of 20.30% from its current price, writes StockAnalysis.