Friday Insider Trading Activity: Top Buys and Sells in US Stocks

This article summarizes the most significant insider buys and sells from Friday for US stocks.

Top Insider Buys:

PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF): Control Empresarial de Capitales S.A. de C.V. has increased its stake in PBF Energy, a petroleum refining company. The firm purchased a total of 845,000 shares across two transactions on September 11 and 12, with prices ranging from $31.2522 to $31.2899 per share. The total investment amounted to approximately $26.4 million, signifying a significant commitment to the company.

Transocean Ltd . (NYSE:NYSE:RIG): Multiple insider purchases were reported for Transocean, a global leader in offshore drilling. Perestroika, a firm closely associated with Transocean through its board membership, acquired 1.5 million shares at $4.13 each on September 12, 2024. This $6.2 million investment increased Perestroika’s total holdings to 91,074,894 shares. Director Frederik Wilhelm Mohn, is indirectly associated with Perestroika, also reported the purchase.

Top Insider Sells:

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:NYSE:DELL): CEO Michael S. Dell sold shares valued at over $433 million over three consecutive days. The transactions occurred at prices ranging from $106.25 to $114.5 per share, indicating a substantial liquidation of his holdings in the company.

Walmart Inc. (NYSE:NYSE:WMT): Two members of the Walton family, Alice Walton and Robson S. Walton, each sold approximately 934,000 shares of Walmart stock. The transactions, executed on September 12, resulted in proceeds of about $74.2 million for each seller. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $78.85 to $79.90 per share.

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:NYSE:ABT): Chairman and CEO Robert B. Ford (NYSE:F) sold 141,679 shares on September 12, 2024. The transactions were executed at prices between $116.04 and $117.29 per share, resulting in a total value exceeding $16 million.

Investors should closely monitor insider buying and selling activities as they can provide valuable insights into a company’s prospects. While insider purchases often signal confidence in a company’s future, sales may occur for various reasons and do not necessarily indicate a lack of faith in the company. However, large-scale insider transactions can potentially impact stock prices and investor sentiment, making them an important factor to consider in investment decisions.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.