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
Walmart Inc. (WMT)
Sector: Consumer Defensive; Industry: Discount Stores

Walmart Inc. engages in the retail and wholesale operations in various formats worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. The company offers grocery products, including meat, produce, natural and organics, deli and bakery, dairy, frozen foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, floral and dry grocery, as well as consumables, such as health and beauty aids, baby products, household chemicals, paper goods, and pet supplies; and health and wellness products. In addition, the company offers fuel and financial services and related products, including money orders, prepaid cards, wire and money transfers, check cashing, and bill payment.


Trade Date Insider Title Buy/Sell #Shares Price Value Option
2022-01-27 McMillon C Douglas President and CEO Sell 9,708 $137.07 $1,330,717 No
2021-12-23 McMillon C Douglas President and CEO Sell 9,708 $139.31 $1,352,463 No
2021-12-27 WALTON S ROBSON 10%-Owner, Director Sell 695,592 $140.36 $97,635,021 No
2021-12-27 WALTON JIM C 10%-Owner Sell 695,592 $140.36 $97,635,021 No
2021-12-27 WALTON ALICE L 10%-Owner Sell 695,592 $140.36 $97,635,021 No
2021-12-21 WALTON S ROBSON 10%-Owner, Director Sell 1,313,314 $139.05 $182,616,601 No
2021-12-21 WALTON JIM C 10%-Owner Sell 1,313,314 $139.05 $182,616,601 No
2021-12-21 WALTON ALICE L 10%-Owner Sell 1,313,314 $139.05 $182,616,601 No
2021-12-17 WALTON ALICE L 10%-Owner Sell 932,094 $143.38 $133,642,549 No
2021-12-17 WALTON JIM C 10%-Owner Sell 932,094 $143.38 $133,642,549 No
2021-12-10 WALTON S ROBSON 10%-Owner, Director Sell 1,629,228 $139.25 $226,874,757 No
2021-12-10 WALTON ALICE L 10%-Owner Sell 1,629,228 $139.25 $226,874,757 No
2021-12-10 WALTON JIM C 10%-Owner Sell 1,629,228 $139.25 $226,874,757 No
2021-12-08 WALTON JIM C 10%-Owner Sell 1,273,429 $138.31 $176,121,625 No
2021-12-08 WALTON S ROBSON 10%-Owner, Director Sell 1,273,429 $138.31 $176,121,625 No
2021-12-03 WALTON ALICE L 10%-Owner Sell 785,387 $137.23 $107,777,633 No
2021-12-03 WALTON S ROBSON 10%-Owner, Director Sell 785,387 $137.23 $107,777,633 No
2021-12-03 WALTON JIM C 10%-Owner Sell 785,387 $137.23 $107,777,633 No
2021-12-01 WALTON S ROBSON 10%-Owner, Director Sell 1,445,956 $141.17 $204,130,769 No
2021-12-01 WALTON JIM C 10%-Owner Sell 1,445,956 $141.17 $204,130,769 No
2021-11-24 McMillon C Douglas President and CEO Sell 9,708 $146.78 $1,424,892 No
2021-10-28 McMillon C Douglas President and CEO Sell 9,708 $148.40 $1,440,651 No
2021-09-23 McMillon C Douglas President and CEO Sell 9,708 $143.27 $1,390,866 No
2021-09-22 WALTON JIM C 10%-Owner Sell 692,000 $143.06 $99,000,582 No
2021-09-22 WALTON ALICE L 10%-Owner Sell 692,000 $143.06 $99,000,582 No
2021-09-17 WALTON S ROBSON 10%-Owner, Director Sell 679,000 $145.12 $98,535,762 No
2021-09-17 WALTON ALICE L 10%-Owner Sell 679,000 $145.12 $98,535,762 No
2021-09-17 WALTON JIM C 10%-Owner Sell 679,000 $145.12 $98,535,762 No
2021-09-09 WALTON S ROBSON 10%-Owner, Director Sell 2,000,962 $147.11 $294,353,264 No
2021-09-09 WALTON JIM C 10%-Owner Sell 2,000,962 $147.11 $294,353,264 No

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