Why insider trading matters?

Numerous studies have examined whether there is evidence that U.S. insiders systematically trade on private information despite the legal deterrence. The consensus appears to be that insider purchases (but not sales) tend to be followed by positive abnormal stock price performance, particularly for small growth stocks.

- Prof. B. Espen Eckbo, Dartmouth College
SYSCO CORP (SYY)
Sector: Consumer Defensive; Industry: Food Distribution

Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, markets and distributes a range of food and related products primarily to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and internationally. It operates through three segments: U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, and SYGMA. The company distributes a line of frozen foods, such as meats, seafood, fully prepared entrees, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; a line of canned and dry foods; fresh meats and seafood; dairy products; beverage products; imported specialties; and fresh produce. As of June 29, 2019, it operated 325 distribution facilities.

SYY Symbol Info by TradingView

Trade Date Insider Title Buy/Sell #Shares Price Value Option
2022-02-09 Jasper James Chris SVP Sell 9,097 $83.00 $755,051 Yes

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