In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at the 10 stocks with the most insider purchases in the last quarter. Previously, we covered 10 stocks with at least $30 million in insider sales recently.
The trade war with China and fears of a recession are among the reasons U.S. stocks dropped on Monday. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady explained that at the core of the downward trend is uncertainty. “We do not know where tariffs are going, it’s changing by the minute, and investors hate uncertainty.”
On Monday, Beijing began implementing retaliatory tariffs on various U.S. farm products, for which China is the largest market. These include a 10% tax on soybeans, pork, beef, and fruit, and a 15% levy on chicken, wheat, and corn, according to CBS News.
Blue-chip companies fell 2.1%, while the broader market dropped 2.7%, hitting its lowest point this year. The NASDAQ dropped 4% after entering a correction last week.
Market analyst Adam Crisafulli from Vital Knowledge notes that the weakness stems from concerns about slowing growth, Trump’s pro-tariff agenda, and high valuations—factors that have been influencing sentiment since mid-February.
Goldman Sachs confirmed on Monday that it is downgrading its economic growth forecast for 2025 from 2.4% to 1.7%.
As the market adjusts to new political and economic shifts, some analysts remain optimistic, especially about AI technology’s potential. Insider trading often garners attention during these times, as executives have insights into their companies. For example, when a CEO or CFO purchases company stock, it can signal confidence in the business.
However, insider selling doesn’t always reflect a lack of confidence, as it could be for reasons like personal financial needs or portfolio adjustments. Executives often follow pre-arranged plans (10b5-1 plans) for these transactions.
Though insider activity can provide helpful signals, it should be viewed alongside broader factors like the company’s financial health, market conditions, and industry trends. Thorough research is essential for making informed investment choices.
Today, we’re focusing on the stocks with the most insider purchases in the last quarter. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified stocks where at least five insiders bought shares in the last quarter (from Oct.1 to Dec. 31). From this group, we highlighted the 10 stocks with the highest number of individual purchases.
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For each stock, we provide details on the number of insider purchases and the company’s current market capitalization. Let’s dive into the 10 stocks with the most insider purchases in the last quarter.
10. 374Water Inc. (NASDAQ:SCWO)
Number of insider purchases in the last quarter: 8
Market capitalization: $50.73 million
We begin the list with 374Water, a cleantech company that converts wet wastes into valuable resources in the U.S. The Durham, North Carolina-headquartered company processes materials such as sewage sludge, biosolids, food waste, hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and forever chemicals.
It provides AirSCWO systems, which use supercritical water oxidation to treat a range of waste streams. 374Water serves industries including agriculture, defense, oil and gas, waste management, environmental remediation, and municipal sectors.
On November 18, eight insiders, including the company’s president and CEO, and CFO, acquired $633,500 worth of 374Water shares at a price of $1.25 per share. The stock lost 27.21% since the beginning of the year and is now trading at $0.36 per share. Over the last 12 months, 374Water shares dropped 73.99%.
374Water is also among the 12 penny stocks with insider buying in 2025.
9. Flushing Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:FFIC)
Number of insider purchases in the last quarter: 9
Market capitalization: $438.59 million
Flushing Financial Corporation is the parent company of Flushing Bank, offering banking services to consumers, businesses, and government entities. The Uniondale, New York-headquartered firm provides various deposit accounts, including checking, savings, and CDs, as well as mortgage loans, small business loans, and consumer loans. The company operates full-service branches in New York and an online banking platform under the iGObanking and BankPurely brands.
On February 25, Flushing Financial’s board of directors declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.22 per common share.
On December 12, nine insiders purchased a total of around $248,468 worth of Flushing Financial shares at a price of $15.25 per share. The stock lost 8.47% year-to-date and is now trading at $13.07 per share. Over the last 12 months, Flushing Financial shares gained 1.08%.
According to four Wall Street analysts, Flushing Financial is a “Hold,” and its price target amounts to $17.00, writes TipRanks. The average price target suggests an upside of 30.77% from the latest price.