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Quite a few insiders have dramatically grown their holdings in Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ:GRPN) over the past 12 months. An insider's optimism about the company's prospects is a positive sign.
Although we don't think shareholders should simply follow insider transactions, logic dictates you should pay some attention to whether insiders are buying or selling shares.
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Groupon Insider Transactions Over The Last Year
In the last twelve months, the biggest single purchase by an insider was when Board Observer Jan Barta bought US$13m worth of shares at a price of US$15.48 per share. So it's clear an insider wanted to buy, even at a higher price than the current share price (being US$12.56). It's very possible they regret the purchase, but it's more likely they are bullish about the company. To us, it's very important to consider the price insiders pay for shares. It is generally more encouraging if they paid above the current price, as it suggests they saw value, even at higher levels.
In the last twelve months Groupon insiders were buying shares, but not selling. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!
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Insiders At Groupon Have Bought Stock Recently
It's good to see that Groupon insiders have made notable investments in the company's shares. Not only was there no selling that we can see, but they collectively bought US$26m worth of shares. That shows some optimism about the company's future.
Insider Ownership Of Groupon
Another way to test the alignment between the leaders of a company and other shareholders is to look at how many shares they own. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. It's great to see that Groupon insiders own 32% of the company, worth about US$123m. Most shareholders would be happy to see this sort of insider ownership, since it suggests that management incentives are well aligned with other shareholders.
So What Does This Data Suggest About Groupon Insiders?
It's certainly positive to see the recent insider purchases. And an analysis of the transactions over the last year also gives us confidence. But we don't feel the same about the fact the company is making losses. Along with the high insider ownership, this analysis suggests that insiders are quite bullish about Groupon. That's what I like to see! While we like knowing 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. You'd be interested to know, that we found 2 warning signs for Groupon and we suggest you have a look.