In the past year, there has been a notable uptick in the acquisition of Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS) stock by multiple insiders, signaling growing confidence among these insiders regarding the company’s future. While it’s essential for shareholders to exercise caution and not blindly follow insider trading activities, dismissing them entirely could be unwise.
Recent Insider Transactions Highlight Confidence
The most significant insider purchase within the last year was made by Independent Director Fredrick Schaufeld, who acquired shares worth US$1.1 million at a price of US$4.08 each. This indicates that even when the stock was priced higher than US$2.42—its recent trading value—an insider was willing to buy shares. While there’s a chance they may regret their decision, it’s more plausible that they hold a positive outlook on the company.
Insights from Insider Purchase Prices
We pay close attention to the prices insiders choose to pay when they buy shares. Generally, we find a more favorable view of a stock if insiders purchase shares at prices above the current market rate, suggesting they perceive the stock as undervalued even at elevated prices. Although Telos insiders have made purchases over the past year, no shares have been sold, with an average purchase price around US$3.60. These transactions imply that insiders consider the stock’s current price appealing.
Overview of Insider Transactions
The accompanying chart illustrates insider transactions, both from individuals and companies, over the last year. By interacting with the chart, viewers can access detailed information about each transaction, including share prices and dates.
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Understanding Insider Ownership
Examining the total ownership of shares by insiders can provide insights into their alignment with regular shareholders. In the case of Telos, insiders hold 14% of the shares, which amounts to approximately US$23 million. While this isn’t the highest level of insider ownership we’ve seen, it suggests that there is some alignment between insiders and other shareholders. The absence of recent insider transactions doesn’t raise any concerns for us; in fact, the previous year’s activity is quite positive, indicating that insiders are invested in the company without any signs of unease regarding its future.
Identifying Potential Risks
While understanding insider transactions is beneficial, it’s also crucial to recognize the risks associated with Telos. For instance, we have identified one warning sign related to Telos that investors should consider.
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Understanding Insider Transactions
For the purposes of this discussion, insiders are defined as individuals who report their trading activities to the appropriate regulatory authorities. Our analysis focuses on open market transactions and direct interest disposals, excluding derivative transactions or indirect holdings.
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