Janice Stipp Is The Independent Director of ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB) And They Just Sold 38% Of Their Shares

We wouldn't blame ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:ARCB) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that Janice Stipp, the Independent Director recently netted about US$710k selling shares at an average price of US$71.01. That's a big disposal, and it decreased their holding size by 38%, which is notable but not too bad.

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ArcBest Insider Transactions Over The Last Year

Notably, that recent sale by Janice Stipp is the biggest insider sale of ArcBest shares that we've seen in the last year. That means that even when the share price was slightly below the current price of US$71.96, an insider wanted to cash in some shares. As a general rule we consider it to be discouraging when insiders are selling below the current price, because it suggests they were happy with a lower valuation. However, while insider selling is sometimes discouraging, it's only a weak signal. We note that the biggest single sale was only 38%of Janice Stipp's holding.

In the last year ArcBest insiders didn't buy any company stock. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!

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Insider Ownership of ArcBest

Looking at the total insider shareholdings in a company can help to inform your view of whether they are well aligned with common shareholders. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. It appears that ArcBest insiders own 2.6% of the company, worth about US$48m. This level of insider ownership is good but just short of being particularly stand-out. It certainly does suggest a reasonable degree of alignment.

So What Does This Data Suggest About ArcBest Insiders?

Insiders sold stock recently, but they haven't been buying. And there weren't any purchases to give us comfort, over the last year. But it is good to see that ArcBest is growing earnings. Insider ownership isn't particularly high, so this analysis makes us cautious about the company. We're in no rush to buy! In addition to knowing about insider transactions going on, it's beneficial to identify the risks facing ArcBest. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 2 warning signs with ArcBest 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.

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