ESSENDANT INC (ESND) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 26 corporate insiders have executed 230 transactions totaling $1.8M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$1.6M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Jan 31, 2019 involved a transaction of 38,675 shares valued at $495.0K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for ESND in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for ESND in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for ESND is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 7/100 and a net flow of -$1.6M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at ESSENDANT INC (ESND) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 26 insiders are actively trading ESND stock, having executed 230 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Richard D. Phillips (Executive), who has made 19 transactions totaling $7.6M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2019 | K. Crovitz Charles | Executive | Disposition | 38,675 | $12.80 | $495.0K | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | K. Crovitz Charles | Executive | Tender | 44,093 | $12.80 | $564.4K | Large |
| Jan 31, 2019 | J. Martin Dennis | Executive | Tender | 10,016 | $12.80 | $128.2K | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | J. Martin Dennis | Executive | Disposition | 14,679 | $12.80 | $187.9K | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | D. Phillips Richard | Executive | Tender | 28,159 | $12.80 | $360.4K | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | D. Phillips Richard | Executive | Disposition | 433,895 | $12.80 | $5.6M | Large |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Susan Riley | Executive | Disposition | 30,143 | $12.80 | $385.8K | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Susan Riley | Executive | Tender | 11,734 | $12.80 | $150.2K | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Schmelkin Alex | Executive | Disposition | 40,400 | $12.80 | $517.1K | Large |
| Jan 31, 2019 | A. Taylor Stuart II | Executive | Disposition | 44,275 | $12.80 | $566.7K | Large |
| Jan 31, 2019 | S. Williams Paul | Executive | Disposition | 31,893 | $12.80 | $408.2K | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | D. Zoghlin Alex | Executive | Tender | 22,610 | $12.80 | $289.4K | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | D. Zoghlin Alex | Executive | Disposition | 36,670 | $12.80 | $469.4K | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Dochelli Harry | Executive | Disposition | 114,278 | $12.80 | $1.5M | Large |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Dochelli Harry | Executive | Tender | 12,290 | $12.80 | $157.3K |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Disposition(D) | 28 | $18.3M | 62.4% |
Award(A) | 91 | $3.4M | 11.4% |
Tender(U) | 13 | $2.8M | 9.6% |
Sale(S) | 19 | $1.7M | 5.8% |
Payment(F) | 71 | $1.6M | 5.3% |
Exercise(M) | 7 | $1.4M | 4.9% |
Purchase(P) | 1 | $133.4K | 0.5% |
Insider selling pressure at ESSENDANT INC has increased, with 26 insiders executing 230 transactions across all time. Total sales of $1.7M significantly outpace purchases of $133.4K, resulting in a net outflow of $1.6M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.