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When a single insider purchases stock, it is typically not a major deal. However, when multiple insiders purchase stock, like in JB Hi-Fi Limited's (ASX:JBH) instance, it's good news for shareholders.
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.
Check out our latest analysis for JB Hi-Fi
JB Hi-Fi Insider Transactions Over The Last Year
In the last twelve months, the biggest single purchase by an insider was when Non-Executive Director Geoffrey Roberts bought AU$141k worth of shares at a price of AU$47.04 per share. That means that an insider was happy to buy shares at above the current price of AU$45.64. Their view may have changed since then, but at least it shows they felt optimistic at the time. We always take careful note of the price insiders pay when purchasing shares. It is generally more encouraging if they paid above the current price, as it suggests they saw value, even at higher levels.
While JB Hi-Fi 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. 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).
JB Hi-Fi Insiders Bought Stock Recently
Over the last quarter, JB Hi-Fi insiders have spent a meaningful amount on shares. Specifically, Non-Executive Director Geoffrey Roberts bought AU$141k worth of shares in that time, and we didn't record any sales whatsoever. That shows some optimism about the company's future.
Insider Ownership of JB Hi-Fi
For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. It appears that JB Hi-Fi insiders own 0.8% of the company, worth about AU$43m. While this is a strong but not outstanding level of insider ownership, it's enough to indicate some alignment between management and smaller shareholders.
So What Do The JB Hi-Fi Insider Transactions Indicate?
It's certainly positive to see the recent insider purchase. And an analysis of the transactions over the last year also gives us confidence. When combined with notable insider ownership, these factors suggest JB Hi-Fi insiders are well aligned, and that they may think the share price is too low. So these insider transactions can help us build a thesis about the stock, but it's also worthwhile knowing the risks facing this company. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for JB Hi-Fi (of which 1 makes us a bit uncomfortable!) you should know about.