Patriot Coal CORP (PCX) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 37 corporate insiders have executed 960 transactions totaling $2.2B, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$2.1B in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Sep 17, 2012 involved a sale of 12,468 shares valued at $1.6K.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for PCX in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for PCX in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for PCX is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 1/100 and a net flow of -$2.1B. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at Patriot Coal CORP (PCX) 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, 37 insiders are actively trading PCX stock, having executed 960 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Jake F. Erhard (Executive), who has made 3 transactions totaling $338.8M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2012 | M. Scharf Michael | Executive | Sale | 12,468 | $0.13 | $1.6K | |
| Sep 14, 2012 | E. Lushefski John | Executive | Sale | 19,394 | $0.14 | $2.7K | |
| Sep 7, 2012 | Joe Adorjan J. | Executive | Sale | 13,000 | $0.14 | $1.8K | |
| Sep 5, 2012 | Joe Adorjan J. | Executive | Sale | 17,396 | $0.14 | $2.4K | |
| Feb 8, 2012 | K. Knibb Christopher | Executive | Sale | 5,900 | $9.05 | $53.4K | |
| Feb 6, 2012 | O. Viets Robert | Executive | Purchase | 2,000 | $9.16 | $18.3K | |
| Jan 6, 2012 | W. Bean Joseph | Executive | Option Exercise | 49,642 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 6, 2012 | A. Ebetino Charles Jr | Executive | Payment | 23,958 | $9.02 | $216.1K | |
| Jan 6, 2012 | A. Ebetino Charles Jr | Executive | Option Exercise | 73,316 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 6, 2012 | N. Schroeder Mark | Executive | Option Exercise | 73,316 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 6, 2012 | M. Whiting Richard | Executive | Option Exercise | 286,390 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Jan 4, 2012 | A. Ebetino Charles Jr | Executive | Payment | 1,130 | $9.24 | $10.4K | |
| Jan 4, 2012 | Bennett Robert | Executive | Payment | 699 | $9.24 | $6.5K | |
| Jan 4, 2012 | K. Knibb Christopher | Executive | Payment | 688 | $9.24 | $6.4K | |
| Jan 3, 2012 | Joe Adorjan J. | Executive | Award | 8,762 | $N/A | $0 |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 323 | $2.2B | 98.6% |
Other(J) | 30 | $14.4M | 0.7% |
Purchase(P) | 525 | $14.0M | 0.6% |
Payment(F) | 16 | $1.2M | 0.1% |
Exercise(M) | 16 | $118.0K | 0.0% |
Award(A) | 49 | $0 | 0.0% |
Disposition(D) | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at Patriot Coal CORP has increased, with 37 insiders executing 960 transactions across all time. Total sales of $2.2B significantly outpace purchases of $14.0M, resulting in a net outflow of $2.1B. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.