Meta Platforms, Caterpillar And 2 Other Stocks Insiders Are Selling
Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor
The Nasdaq 100 closed slightly lower on Friday, with notable insider trades in Meta Platforms, Maplebear (Instacart), Paycom Software, and Caterpillar. Insider sales can indicate concerns about a company's prospects or that the stock is overpriced. Key insider sales include Sheryl Sandberg selling 105,000 shares of Meta Platforms, Fidji Simo selling 6,000 shares of Maplebear, Chad R. Richison selling 7,800 shares of Paycom Software, and Cheryl H Johnson selling 1,508 shares of Caterpillar.

June 03, 2024 | 12:29 pm
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Meta Platforms Director Sheryl Sandberg sold 105,000 shares at an average price of $476.71, totaling around $50.05 million. This sale could indicate concerns about the company's prospects or that the stock is overpriced.
The significant sale by a high-profile insider like Sheryl Sandberg could be perceived negatively by investors, potentially indicating concerns about the company's future or that the stock is overpriced.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
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Paycom Software CEO Chad R. Richison sold 7,800 shares at an average price of $162.40, totaling around $1.27 million. This sale comes after the company announced significant leadership changes.
The insider sale by the CEO amid leadership changes could be perceived negatively by investors, potentially indicating concerns about the company's future direction.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100
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Maplebear (Instacart) President and CEO Fidji Simo sold 6,000 shares at an average price of $31.82, totaling around $190,943. This sale follows the company's recent earnings beat.
The insider sale by the CEO after a strong earnings report may not significantly impact the stock price, as it could be part of a preplanned sale.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 100
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Caterpillar Chief Human Resources Officer Cheryl H Johnson sold 1,508 shares at an average price of $340.00, totaling around $512,720. This sale follows the company's voluntary delisting from Euronext Paris.
The insider sale by the CHRO following the company's delisting from Euronext Paris may not significantly impact the stock price, as it could be part of a preplanned sale.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 100