We note that the DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE:DHX) Independent Director, Kathleen Swann, recently sold US$77k worth of stock for US$3.83 per share. However we note that the sale only shrunk their holding by 9.4%.

DHI Group Insider Transactions Over The Last Year

In fact, the recent sale by Kathleen Swann was the biggest sale of DHI Group shares made by an insider individual in the last twelve months, according to our records. That means that an insider was selling shares at around the current price of US$3.72. We generally don't like to see insider selling, but the lower the sale price, the more it concerns us. Given that the sale took place at around current prices, it makes us a little cautious but is hardly a major concern.

You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. If you click on the chart, you can see all the individual transactions, including the share price, individual, and the date!

I will like DHI Group better if I see some big insider buys.

Insider Ownership Of DHI Group

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. Insiders own 19% of DHI Group shares, worth about US$31m. While this is a strong but not outstanding level of insider ownership, it's enough to indicate some alignment between management and smaller shareholders.

So What Does This Data Suggest About DHI Group Insiders?

An insider sold DHI Group shares recently, but they didn't buy any. And there weren't any purchases to give us comfort, over the last year. Insiders own shares, but we're still pretty cautious, given the history of sales. We'd practice some caution before buying! 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 DHI Group.

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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 of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests.

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