We recently compiled a list of the 10 Mid-Cap Stocks Insiders Are Selling Recently. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Phreesia, Inc. (NYSE:PHR) stands against the other feminist stocks. We previously covered 10 Mid-Cap Stocks Insiders Are Buying Recently.
Why should investors analyze insider trading activity? Insiders, or people in high positions within a company—such as executives and directors—can have crucial insights into the company’s strategic moves, plans, and initiatives. When, for example, a CEO invests their own capital in company stocks, it can indicate strong confidence in the company’s future results.
What does it mean when insiders are selling their shares? It doesn’t necessarily mean bad news for the stock. Sometimes, large shareholders just want to trim their holdings to more appropriate position sizes based on the risk/reward potential.
It is important to note that both insider selling and buying can be driven by various motives. Therefore, any insider trading activity should be analyzed within the broader context of the company’s fundamentals, industry trends, and overall market conditions. Many insider purchases don’t necessarily mean the company will be successful. That’s why due diligence before any investment is of the utmost importance. Investors should also take into account and carefully analyze underlying reasons for insider transactions. However, insider trading activity in combination with other relevant factors can offer valuable insights into a company’s capabilities, helping investors make more informed investment decisions.
To identify the 10 mid-cap stocks insiders are selling recently, we considered only stocks with a market capitalization of between $2 billion and $10 billion. We first used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener and looked for stocks with at least two insiders buying over the last two months.
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Phreesia, Inc. (NYSE:PHR)
Number of Insiders Selling: 8
Market Capitalization: $1.68B
Phreesia is an IT company that provides healthcare organizations with a set of applications to automate and manage patient intake. In 2023, the company facilitated around 150 million patient visits, which accounts for more than 10% of U.S. healthcare visits. It is one of 10 Mid-Cap Stocks Insiders Are Selling Recently.
For the third quarter of fiscal 2025, Phreesia reported total revenue of $106.8 million, up 17% year-over-year. Net loss amounted to $14.4 million, compared to net loss of $31.9 million in the same period last year. For fiscal 2026, the company is projecting revenue in the range of $472 million to $482 million without any additional revenues from potential future acquisitions. It also expects adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $78 million to $88 million.
In December and January, eight insiders, among which are CEO, CFO, and COO, sold a total of around $6.95 million worth of shares at a price of around $26.92 per share. The stock is now trading at $28.98, having gained 15.18% since the beginning of the year.
Of the total amount, the company’s co-founder, Chaim Indig, sold 56,305 shares worth around $1.54 million and retained 1.26 million shares.
Data from Stock Analysis reveals that 14 analysts have an average “Strong Buy” rating on the stock, and the 12-month stock price forecast is $31.07 per share. Phreesia is also one of Piper Sandler’s Top Technical Stock Picks: 20 Best Stocks
Overall PHR ranks 8th on our list of the mid-cap stocks insiders are selling recently. While we acknowledge the potential of PHR as an investment, 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 PHR 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.
