Insiders who bought in the last 12 months lose an additional US$23k as Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNSL) drops to US$801m
The recent price decline of 8.3% in Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CNSL) stock may have disappointed insiders who bought US$329k worth of shares at an average price of US$8.73 in the past 12 months. This is not good as insiders invest based on expectations that their money will appreciate over time. However, as a result of recent losses, their original investment is now worth only US$306k.
Although we don't think shareholders should simply follow insider transactions, we do think it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing.
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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Consolidated Communications Holdings
Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider purchase was by Independent Chairman Robert Currey for US$128k worth of shares, at about US$9.00 per share. That means that even when the share price was higher than US$8.11 (the recent price), an insider wanted to purchase shares. It's very possible they regret the purchase, but it's more likely they are bullish about the company. We always take careful note of the price insiders pay when purchasing shares. Generally speaking, it catches our eye when insiders have purchased shares at above current prices, as it suggests they believed the shares were worth buying, even at a higher price.
Consolidated Communications Holdings insiders may have bought shares in the last year, but they didn't sell any. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!
There are always plenty of stocks that insiders are buying. So if that suits your style you could check each stock one by one or you could take a look at this free list of companies. (Hint: insiders have been buying them).
Does Consolidated Communications Holdings Boast High Insider Ownership?
Looking at the total insider shareholdings in a company can help to inform your view of whether they are well aligned with common shareholders. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. It appears that Consolidated Communications Holdings insiders own 2.0% of the company, worth about US$16m. While this is a strong but not outstanding level of insider ownership, it's enough to indicate some alignment between management and smaller shareholders.
What Might The Insider Transactions At Consolidated Communications Holdings Tell Us?
It doesn't really mean much that no insider has traded Consolidated Communications Holdings shares in the last quarter. On a brighter note, the transactions over the last year are encouraging. Insiders do have a stake in Consolidated Communications Holdings and their transactions don't cause us concern. So while it's helpful to know what insiders are doing in terms of buying or selling, it's also helpful to know the risks that a particular company is facing. At Simply Wall St, we found 1 warning sign for Consolidated Communications Holdings that deserve your attention before buying any shares.
But note: Consolidated Communications Holdings may not be the best stock to buy. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies with high ROE and low debt.
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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