We'd be surprised if AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE:ATR) shareholders haven't noticed that the Executive VP of Strategic Group Development & President of Aptar Asia, Xiangwei Gong, recently sold US$488k worth of stock at US$116 per share. That sale was 27% of their holding, so it does make us raise an eyebrow.

The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At AptarGroup

In the last twelve months, the biggest single sale by an insider was when the President of Aptar Pharma, Gael Touya, sold US$504k worth of shares at a price of US$154 per share. While insider selling is a negative, to us, it is more negative if the shares are sold at a lower price. The good news is that this large sale was at well above current price of US$116. So it is hard to draw any strong conclusion from it.

Insiders in AptarGroup didn't buy any shares in the last year. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. 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 AptarGroup

I like to look at how many shares insiders own in a company, to help inform my view of how aligned they are with insiders. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. AptarGroup insiders own about US$67m worth of shares. That equates to 0.9% of the company. 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 Do The AptarGroup Insider Transactions Indicate?

Insiders sold AptarGroup shares recently, but they didn't buy any. And even if we look at the last year, we didn't see any purchases. But it is good to see that AptarGroup is growing earnings. Insiders own shares, but we're still pretty cautious, given the history of sales. We're in no rush to buy! While it's good to be aware of 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. To assist with this, we've discovered 2 warning signs that you should run your eye over to get a better picture of AptarGroup.

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