Shutterstock Inc (SSTK) Executive Chairman and 10% Owner Jonathan Oringer Sells 51,944 Shares

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Jonathan Oringer, Executive Chairman and 10% Owner of Shutterstock Inc (NYSE:SSTK), sold 51,944 shares of the company on March 7, 2024, according to a SEC Filing. The transaction was executed at an average price of $50.99 per share, resulting in a total sale amount of approximately $2,648,924.56.

Shutterstock Inc is a global technology company that offers a creative platform for high-quality assets, tools, and services. The company licenses images, video, music, and editorial assets as well as custom content tailored to a brand's needs. Shutterstock offers a variety of solutions for businesses and individuals to create, manage, and distribute content.

Over the past year, the insider has sold a total of 469,047 shares of Shutterstock Inc and has not made any purchases of the stock. The recent sale further aligns with the trend observed over the past year, where there have been 12 insider sells and no insider buys.

Shutterstock Inc (SSTK) Executive Chairman and 10% Owner Jonathan Oringer Sells 51,944 Shares
Shutterstock Inc (SSTK) Executive Chairman and 10% Owner Jonathan Oringer Sells 51,944 Shares

On the valuation front, Shutterstock Inc's shares were trading at $50.99 on the day of the insider's recent sale, giving the company a market cap of $1.779 billion. The price-earnings ratio stands at 16.52, which is lower than the industry median of 21.25 and also below the company's historical median price-earnings ratio.

According to the GuruFocus Value chart, with a price of $50.99 and a GuruFocus Value of $73.09, Shutterstock Inc has a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 0.7, indicating that the stock is significantly undervalued based on its GF Value.

Shutterstock Inc (SSTK) Executive Chairman and 10% Owner Jonathan Oringer Sells 51,944 Shares
Shutterstock Inc (SSTK) Executive Chairman and 10% Owner Jonathan Oringer Sells 51,944 Shares

The GF Value is an intrinsic value estimate that takes into account historical trading multiples, a GuruFocus adjustment factor based on past returns and growth, and future business performance estimates from Morningstar analysts.

Investors and analysts often monitor insider selling as it can provide insights into an insider's perspective on the value of the company's stock. However, insider transactions are not always indicative of future stock performance and can be influenced by various factors, including personal financial needs and diversification strategies.

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