Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) Insiders Increased Their Holdings
It is not uncommon to see companies perform well in the years after insiders buy shares. Unfortunately, there are also plenty of examples of share prices declining precipitously after insiders have sold shares. So we'll take a look at whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT).
What Is Insider Buying?
Most investors know that it is quite permissible for company leaders, such as directors of the board, to buy and sell stock in the company. However, rules govern insider transactions, and certain disclosures are required.
Insider transactions are not the most important thing when it comes to long-term investing. But it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing. For example, a Harvard University study found that 'insider purchases earn abnormal returns of more than 6% per year.
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Brinker International Insider Transactions Over The Last Year
Senior VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer Charles Lousignont made the biggest insider purchase in the last 12 months. That single transaction was for US$111k worth of shares at a price of US$43.00 each. That implies that an insider found the current price of US$44.41 per share to be enticing. While their view may have changed since the purchase was made, this does at least suggest they have had confidence in the company's future. While we always like to see insider buying, it's less meaningful if the purchases were made at much lower prices, as the opportunity they saw may have passed. Happily, the Brinker International insiders decided to buy shares at close to current prices.
In the last twelve months insiders purchased 6.59k shares for US$270k. On the other hand they divested 1693 shares, for US$67k. Overall, Brinker International insiders were net buyers last year. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by individuals) over the last 12 months, below. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!
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Insider Ownership
For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. Brinker International insiders own about US$31m worth of shares. That equates to 1.9% of the company. We've certainly seen higher levels of insider ownership elsewhere, but these holdings are enough to suggest alignment between insiders and the other shareholders.
So What Do The Brinker International Insider Transactions Indicate?
The fact that there have been no Brinker International insider transactions recently certainly doesn't bother us. However, our analysis of transactions over the last year is heartening. Insiders own shares in Brinker International and we see no evidence to suggest they are worried about the future. Of course, the future is what matters most. So if you are interested in Brinker International, you should check out this free report on analyst forecasts for the company.
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For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions, but not derivative transactions.
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