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Insiders of Inotiv, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOTV) reaped rewards after their US$608k investment jumped another US$1.0m

Inotiv, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOTV) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last week. The stock rose 63%, resulting in a US$308m rise in the company's market capitalisation. As a result, the stock they originally bought for US$608k is now worth US$1.6m.

While we would never suggest that investors should base their decisions solely on what the directors of a company have been doing, we do think it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing.

View our latest analysis for Inotiv

Inotiv Insider Transactions Over The Last Year

The Chief Operating Officer John Beattie made the biggest insider purchase in the last 12 months. That single transaction was for US$116k worth of shares at a price of US$14.00 each. Even though the purchase was made at a significantly lower price than the recent price (US$49.93), we still think insider buying is a positive. Because it occurred at a lower valuation, it doesn't tell us much about whether insiders might find today's price attractive.

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Inotiv insiders may have bought shares in the last year, but they didn't sell any. They paid about US$18.77 on average. It is certainly positive to see that insiders have invested their own money in the company. However, you should keep in mind that they bought when the share price was meaningfully below today's levels. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

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Insider Ownership

For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. We usually like to see fairly high levels of insider ownership. Inotiv insiders own 26% of the company, currently worth about US$203m based on the recent share price. This kind of significant ownership by insiders does generally increase the chance that the company is run in the interest of all shareholders.

So What Does This Data Suggest About Inotiv Insiders?

The fact that there have been no Inotiv insider transactions recently certainly doesn't bother us. However, our analysis of transactions over the last year is heartening. With high insider ownership and encouraging transactions, it seems like Inotiv insiders think the business has merit. While we like knowing what's going on with the insider's ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 2 warning signs with Inotiv and understanding these should be part of your investment process.

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For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions, but not derivative transactions.

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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