Multiple insiders sold Becton, Dickinson and Company stock (NYSE:BDX), which isn’t a good indicator for investors
There are quite a few. Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX() Insiders have sold shares during the past year. This could be cause for concern. Knowing whether insiders have bought shares is more useful when evaluating insider transactions. There are many reasons insider selling might occur. Shareholders should look into the possibility of multiple insiders buying.
Although we wouldn’t suggest investors shouldn’t base their decisions solely upon the activities of company directors, it would be foolish for us to ignore insider transactions.
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Becton-Dickinson Insider Transactions During The Last Year
Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider sale was by the Member of Scientific Advisory Board & Independent Director, Claire Fraser-Liggett, for US$229k worth of shares, at about US$272 per share. What is clear is the fact that an insider sold at around US$254. Although we don’t like insider sales, it is more concerning when they are at a lower price. The big sale was at the same price as the current one, which is not bad, but it’s not a good sign.
Becton Dickinson Insiders did not buy shares during the last year. The chart below displays insider transactions, both by individuals and companies, over the past one year. Click on the graph to see who was sold and for what price, as well as when.
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Insider Ownership
You can use the company’s total insider shares to determine whether they are aligned well with common shareholders. If insiders hold a substantial amount of shares in a company, I consider this a positive sign. Becton Dickinson shares are owned by 0.1% of insiders, which is approximately US$100m. This is strong, but not exceptional insider ownership. However, it is enough to show some alignment between management shareholders and smaller shareholders.
So what do The Becton Dickinson Insider Transactions Indicate About?
We are not bothered by the fact that there haven’t been any Becton Dickinson insider deals in recent years. The transactions of Becton Dickinson insiders are not something we take as much encouragement. At the very least, it is a comfort to have some insider ownership. It’s helpful to be aware of insider transactions and to also identify potential risks facing Becton. Dickinson There are investment risks. we’ve identified 1 warning sign with Becton Dickinson Understanding it is an important part of your investment process.
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This article will define insiders as individuals who report transactions and make them available to the appropriate regulatory body. We account for both open market transactions as well as private dispositions. However, we do not include derivative transactions.
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