QUALCOMM, AIG And 2 Other Stocks Insiders Are Selling
Portfolio Pulse from Lisa Levin
Insiders at four major companies, namely Qualcomm, Amgen, Abercrombie & Fitch, and American International Group, have recently sold significant amounts of shares. While insider selling can sometimes indicate concerns about a company's prospects, it can also be part of a preplanned sale. Each of these companies has had recent notable events, such as earnings reports and sales results.

August 14, 2023 | 12:08 pm
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AIG's VP & Chief Accounting Officer sold 7,757 shares at an average price of $61.30. The company recently posted upbeat quarterly earnings.
While the insider sale could be seen as a negative signal, the company's strong earnings report may help support the stock's price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100
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Amgen's EVP of Global Commercial Ops sold 9,558 shares at an average price of $262.43. The company recently reported second-quarter sales of $6.99 billion, beating consensus estimates.
While insider selling could be a negative signal, the company's strong Q2 sales performance may offset any potential negative impact on the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100
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Abercrombie & Fitch's CEO sold 39,594 shares at an average price of $40.17. The company recently reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales results.
Despite the CEO's sale of shares, the company's strong Q1 sales performance may help maintain the stock's price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100
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Qualcomm's Chief Commercial Officer sold 1,000 shares at an average price of $114.16. The company recently reported a third-quarter revenue miss and issued guidance below consensus estimates.
Insider selling, combined with a recent revenue miss and lower guidance, could negatively impact Qualcomm's stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100