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Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE:BNED) insiders who acquired shares over the previous 12 months, can probably afford to ignore the recent 16% decline in the stock price. After taking the recent loss into consideration, the US$1.69m worth of stock they bought is now worth US$2.43m, indicating that their investment yielded a positive return.
While we would never suggest that investors should base their decisions solely on what the directors of a company have been doing, we would consider it foolish to ignore insider transactions altogether.
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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Barnes & Noble Education
The Chairman of the Board William Martin made the biggest insider purchase in the last 12 months. That single transaction was for US$922k worth of shares at a price of US$7.19 each. Even though the purchase was made at a significantly lower price than the recent price (US$10.26), we still think insider buying is a positive. While it does suggest insiders consider the stock undervalued at lower prices, this transaction doesn't tell us much about what they think of current prices.
While Barnes & Noble Education insiders bought shares during the last year, they didn't sell. You can see the insider transactions (by companies and 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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Barnes & Noble Education Insiders Bought Stock Recently
It's good to see that Barnes & Noble Education insiders have made notable investments in the company's shares. Overall, two insiders shelled out US$1.7m for shares in the company -- and none sold. This makes one think the business has some good points.
Insider Ownership Of Barnes & Noble Education
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. Our data suggests Barnes & Noble Education insiders own 1.2% of the company, worth about US$3.3m. We prefer to see high levels of insider ownership.
So What Does This Data Suggest About Barnes & Noble Education Insiders?
The recent insider purchases are heartening. And an analysis of the transactions over the last year also gives us confidence. But on the other hand, the company made a loss during the last year, which makes us a little cautious. We would certainly prefer see higher levels of insider ownership but analysis of the insider transactions suggests that Barnes & Noble Education insiders are expecting a bright future. While it's good to be aware of what's going on with the insider's ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. Our analysis shows 4 warning signs for Barnes & Noble Education (3 shouldn't be ignored!) and we strongly recommend you look at these before investing.