Have Insiders Been Buying Arvinas, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARVN) Shares This Year?
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 we'll take a look at whether insiders have been buying or selling shares in Arvinas, Inc. (NASDAQ:ARVN).
What Is Insider Buying?
It's quite normal to see company insiders, such as board members, trading in company stock, from time to time. 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 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 Arvinas
Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider purchase was by Chairman of The Board Timothy Shannon for US$51k worth of shares, at about US$14.69 per share. So it's clear an insider wanted to buy, at around the current price, which is US$15.39. Of course they may have changed their mind. But this suggests they are optimistic. We do always like to see insider buying, but it is worth noting if those purchases were made at well below today's share price, as the discount to value may have narrowed with the rising price. The good news for Arvinas share holders is that insiders were buying at near the current price.
While Arvinas insiders bought shares last year, they didn't sell. You can see the insider transactions (by individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart 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 of Arvinas
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. Arvinas insiders own about US$61m worth of shares. That equates to 12% 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 Arvinas Insider Transactions Indicate?
It doesn't really mean much that no insider has traded Arvinas shares in the last quarter. But insiders have shown more of an appetite for the stock, over the last year. Insiders do have a stake in Arvinas and their transactions don't cause us concern. Of course, the future is what matters most. So if you are interested in Arvinas, you should check out this free report on analyst forecasts for the company.
But note: Arvinas 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.
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