Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSIC) shareholders (or potential shareholders) will be happy to see that insider William Daniel recently bought a whopping US$692k worth of stock, at a price of US$69.19. That increased their holding by a full 100%, which arguably implies the sort of confidence required for a shy sweet-natured nerd to ask the most popular kid in the school to go out on a date.

Henry Schein Insider Transactions Over The Last Year

Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider sale was by the Chairman of the Board, Stanley Bergman, for US$4.0m worth of shares, at about US$81.51 per share. While we don't usually like to see insider selling, it's more concerning if the sales take place at a lower price. The good news is that this large sale was at well above current price of US$72.61. So it is hard to draw any strong conclusion from it.

All up, insiders sold more shares in Henry Schein than they bought, over the last year. You can see the insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

I will like Henry Schein better if I see some big insider buys.

Does Henry Schein Boast High Insider Ownership?

Many investors like to check how much of a company is owned by insiders. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. It's great to see that Henry Schein insiders own 1.5% of the company, worth about US$117m. I like to see this level of insider ownership, because it increases the chances that management are thinking about the best interests of shareholders.

So What Does This Data Suggest About Henry Schein Insiders?

The stark truth for Henry Schein is that there has been more insider selling than insider buying in the last three months. Despite some insider buying, the longer term picture doesn't make us feel much more positive. But it is good to see that Henry Schein is growing earnings. The company boasts high insider ownership, but we're a little hesitant, given the history of share sales. 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. At Simply Wall St, we've found that Henry Schein has 2 warning signs (1 is a bit concerning!) that deserve your attention before going any further with your analysis.

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