Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:FND) 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 shareholders might well want to know whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:FND).
What Is Insider Buying?
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.
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. As Peter Lynch said, 'insiders might sell their shares for any number of reasons, but they buy them for only one: they think the price will rise.'
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Floor & Decor Holdings Insider Transactions Over The Last Year
In the last twelve months, the biggest single purchase by an insider was when Independent Director Felicia Thornton bought US$98k worth of shares at a price of US$37.82 per share. So it's clear an insider wanted to buy, at around the current price, which is US$42.60. 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. If someone buys shares at well below current prices, it's a good sign on balance, but keep in mind they may no longer see value. The good news for Floor & Decor Holdings share holders is that an insider was buying at near the current price. Felicia Thornton was the only individual insider to buy shares in the last twelve months.
The chart below shows insider transactions (by individuals) over the last year. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!
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Does Floor & Decor Holdings Boast High 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. Floor & Decor Holdings insiders own about US$49m worth of shares. That equates to 1.1% of the company. This level of insider ownership is good but just short of being particularly stand-out. It certainly does suggest a reasonable degree of alignment.
So What Do The Floor & Decor Holdings Insider Transactions Indicate?
The fact that there have been no Floor & Decor Holdings insider transactions recently certainly doesn't bother us. On a brighter note, the transactions over the last year are encouraging. Insiders do have a stake in Floor & Decor Holdings and their transactions don't cause us concern. Therefore, you should should definitely take a look at this FREE report showing analyst forecasts for Floor & Decor Holdings.
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