Did Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE:ATGE) Insiders Sell Shares?
We often see insiders buying up shares in companies that perform well over the long term. On the other hand, we'd be remiss not to mention that insider sales have been known to precede tough periods for a business. So shareholders might well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE:ATGE).
What Is Insider Selling?
It is perfectly legal for company insiders, including board members, to buy and sell stock in a company. However, rules govern insider transactions, and certain disclosures are required.
We don't think shareholders should simply follow insider transactions. But it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing. For example, a Columbia University study found that 'insiders are more likely to engage in open market purchases of their own company’s stock when the firm is about to reveal new agreements with customers and suppliers'.
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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Adtalem Global Education
Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider sale was by the insider, Carlos Filgueiras, for US$371k worth of shares, at about US$57.08 per share. While we don't usually like to see insider selling, it's more concerning if the sales take place at a lower price. It's of some comfort that this sale was conducted at a price well above the current share price, which is US$35.85. So it may not shed much light on insider confidence at current levels.
Over the last year, we note insiders sold 19871 shares worth US$1.0m. In the last year Adtalem Global Education insiders didn't buy any company stock. You can see the insider transactions (by individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. If you click on the chart, you can see all the individual transactions, including the share price, individual, and the date!
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Adtalem Global Education Insiders Are Selling The Stock
The last three months saw significant insider selling at Adtalem Global Education. In total, insider Patrick Unzicker sold US$104k worth of shares in that time, and we didn't record any purchases whatsoever. This may suggest that some insiders think that the shares are not cheap.
Insider Ownership
For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. It appears that Adtalem Global Education insiders own 1.4% of the company, worth about US$27m. This level of insider ownership is good but just short of being particularly stand-out. It certainly does suggest a reasonable degree of alignment.
What Might The Insider Transactions At Adtalem Global Education Tell Us?
An insider hasn't bought Adtalem Global Education stock in the last three months, but there was some selling. And there weren't any purchases to give us comfort, over the last year. But it is good to see that Adtalem Global Education is growing earnings. Insider ownership isn't particularly high, so this analysis makes us cautious about the company. We're in no rush to buy! Of course, the future is what matters most. So if you are interested in Adtalem Global Education, you should check out this free report on analyst forecasts for the company.
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