Main points
- Amazon is the best-selling stock in 2024 based on shares sold and value, but investors shouldn’t worry.
- Meta Platform is the most traded stock in terms of number of transactions, 185: Why Share-Based Compensation?
- Intuitive Surgical Insiders is the most sold in terms of the number of sales, about a dozen, but is going higher share prices because of its leadership position.
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN ), Meta Platform (NASDAQ: AMZN)And Experienced Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) 2024 has the most stocks sold by insiders, but investors should buy them all. Although not closely related, they all are Ground-breaking technology which has had a long-term impact on daily life. This influence is prevalent in global society and continues to change the way we live today. It will continue to do so long into the future, all the while increasing shareholder value. Other unifying factors include the use and advancement of AI, which spans from the foundations of infrastructure to its most advanced applications. This factor assures that their leadership positions will be maintained long into the future.
Share-based compensation is why these stocks sell the most
Share-based compensation is the main factor why these stocks sell so highly. All three use share-based compensation, increasing insider sales due to rising share prices. All three stocks have gained more than 100% over the past eighteen months, led by a 500% advance for Meta Platforms.
Meta platforms are likely to continue selling shares at their current prices internally, and higher prices are expected. The 2024 results were solid, demonstrating the impact of investment and the effectiveness of AI on user metrics and internal operations. This led analysts to raise their price targets and lead the market. The revision trend suggests a move above $800 is possible in 2025, a 35% increase from the initial bid on January 1, 2025.
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Meta is the platform The most sold stock In terms of the number of insiders selling. Ten insiders sold 185 times in 2024, including multiple sales by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, COO, GC, CFO, CAO, and CTO. Despite this, he and other big insiders still own more than 13% of the stock and provide a solid support base. Organizations also provide support. Institutional activity has been mixed quarterly in 2024 but gains on balance and acceleration in Q4 support the move to new highs. Early reports for 2025 are also bullish, with several private money managers increasing their holdings.
Amazon is the most sold in terms of shares and dollar value
Amazon was the best-selling stock of 2024, with more than 44.4 million shares traded, worth nearly $8 billion. InsiderTrades.com tracked 52 sales by 11 insiders, including founder Jeff Bezos, CEO Andrew Jessee, segment CEOs, and board members, that are likely to continue sales in 2025. Despite the move, the group still owns more than 10% of the company. , and their sales didn’t raise any red flags.
Institutional activity more than offset Amazon’s internal sales. Institutions purchased the balance every quarter through 2024, and activity remained steady through the end of the year. Early reports show that institutions will continue to buy into 2025, increasing significant positions from many public and private money managers. Analyst activity is consistent with this trend, including more than 40 stable revisions. They peg the stock at a moderate buy and see it grow another 20% in 2025.
Experienced Surgical is an intuitively good buy
Experienced is surgical Leading medtech stocks and a leading healthcare name that provides robotic surgical equipment. Da Vinci is in demand, with the number of placements and comp processes continuing to grow quarterly and year-on-year. Among the critical details is the company’s recurring revenue, which is linked to process volume and supply. The use of AI centers on its support functions and processes, including remotely supporting processes.
Cash flow is also important. The company’s strong cash flow allows it to maintain its unblemished balance sheet while investing in growth and research and development. Highlights include a net cash position relative to total liabilities, cash equivalents of 4x liabilities, and growing equity. The equity gained 17% in 2024 and is likely to witness another double-digit growth in 2025.
In regards to insider sales, Intuitive Surgical is the top seller by number of insider sellers. InsiderTrades tracks 57 sales by 16 insiders, including the CEO, CFO, and several EVPs and SVPs. They still own about 1% of the stock, a small amount combined by the institutions. Institutions bought this stock in every quarter of 2024 and the first three days of 2025.
Companies in this article:
| the company | Current price | Price change | Dividend yield | P/E ratio | Consensus rating | Consensus price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experienced surgical (ISRG) | $533.83 | +1.9% | N/A | 85.82 | buy medium | $554.17 |
| meta platform (META) | $603.28 | +0.7% | 0.33% | 28.42 | buy medium | $642.88 |
| Amazon.com (AMZN) | $224.25 | +1.8% | 0.09% | 48.02 | buy medium | $243.44 |
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Thomas Hughes has been a contributing writer for InsiderTrades.com since 2019.
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Technical Analysis, S&P 500; Retail, Consumer, Consumer Staples, Dividends, High-Yield, Small Caps, Technology, Economic Data, Oil, Cryptocurrencies
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Associate of Arts in Culinary Technology
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Market watchers, traders and investors for many websites. Founded Passive Market Intelligence LLC to provide market research insights.
