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Top insider buys and sells disclosed on Friday

Here’s a roundup of the most significant insider trading activity disclosed on Friday for US-listed stocks.
Top insider buy
- Farmers National Banc Corp saw Director Nicholas D. Varischetti make the largest insider purchase of the day, acquiring 73,000 shares at $12.97 per share for a total transaction value of $946,810. The transaction took place on March 26, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Following the transaction, Varischetti directly owns 1,778 shares and indirectly owns 226,751 shares through the Nicholas D. Varischetti 2011 Irrevocable Trust. According to InvestingPro data, the stock is trading below its Fair Value, with the company currently valued at a P/E ratio of 8.86. The regional bank offers shareholders a 5.23% dividend yield and has maintained dividend payments for 33 consecutive years.

- Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. President James C. Baker reported purchasing 25,000 shares of common stock at a price of $14.38 on March 27, 2026. The total value of the purchase amounted to $359,500. Following the transaction, Baker directly owns 936,040 shares of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. The insider purchase comes as the stock trades near its 52-week high of $14.49, with shares currently at $14.44. The fund has delivered a strong 17.9% year-to-date return and offers investors a 7.12% dividend yield. According to InvestingPro, which tracks over 1,400 US-listed stocks with comprehensive metrics, the fund has maintained dividend payments for 20 consecutive years, with 7 additional ProTips available for subscribers.
- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Executive Chairman Lorne A. Weil has recently purchased shares of the company’s common stock, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Over three days, Lorne acquired a total of 50,000 shares for approximately $339,915. The purchases occurred between March 25 and March 27, 2026. On March 25, Lorne bought 8,341 shares in a range of $6.60 to $6.70, at a price of $6.66 per share. On March 26, Lorne acquired 21,659 shares in a range of $6.72 to $7.00, at a price of $6.85 per share. On March 27, Lorne bought 20,000 shares in a range of $6.61 to $6.91, at a price of $6.80 per share. The insider buying comes as the stock trades near its 52-week low of $6.10, down roughly 29% year-to-date, though shares have rebounded 9% over the past week.
- Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. Director Ivy Zelman recently purchased 6,921 shares on March 26, 2026. The shares were bought at a weighted average price of $36.33, for a total transaction value of $251,439. The prices paid for the shares in these transactions ranged from $36.09 to $36.47. Following the transaction, Ivy directly owns 15,326 shares of Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. The purchase comes as the stock trades near its 52-week high of $37.48, following a remarkable 53.6% surge over the past six months. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued at current levels based on its Fair Value assessment. Investors seeking deeper insights can access CDNL’s comprehensive Pro Research Report, one of 1,400+ available on the platform.
- Neuronetics, Inc. ten percent owner Jorey Chernett has recently purchased shares of the company’s common stock. According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, on March 25, 2026, Chernett acquired 125,000 shares in a transaction with prices ranging from $1.38 to $1.42, for a total value of $175,000. Then, on March 26, 2026, Chernett bought 25,000 shares at $1.44, for a total value of $36,000. The total value of shares bought was $211,000. Following these transactions, Chernett directly owns 8,893,276 shares of Neuronetics, representing a significant stake in the company with a market cap of $92.97 million. The insider buying comes as the stock trades at $1.45, near its 52-week low of $0.80. According to InvestingPro data, shares have declined 8% over the past week and roughly 51% over six months. The platform’s Fair Value analysis suggests the stock is trading near fair value, and offers deeper insights through its comprehensive Pro Research Report. In other recent news, *Neuronetics Inc.* reported its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, showcasing notable revenue growth while missing earnings per share (EPS) expectations. The company achieved a revenue of $41.8 million, surpassing the anticipated $40.66 million, marking a 2.73% positive surprise. However, the EPS came in at -$0.10, slightly below the forecasted -$0.09, resulting in an 11.11% negative surprise. Additionally, Canaccord has adjusted its price target for Neuronetics, lowering it to $3.00 from $7.00, although it maintained a Buy rating on the shares.
 

Top insider sells

Sterling Infrastructure Chief Executive Officer Joseph A. Cutillo sold 50,000 shares of common stock on March 25, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $450.00 to $458.15, netting approximately $22,674,175. Following the transaction, Cutillo directly owns 340,593 shares of Sterling Infrastructure. The sale comes as the stock trades at $420.15, down from the previous close of $452.92, though shares have surged 256% over the past year.

Battalion Oil Corp saw Gen IV Investment Opportunities, LLC, along with related entities, sell 2,369,769 shares of common stock on March 25, 2026, for $5.8206 per share. The total value of the sale amounted to $13,793,477. The shares were directly held. Following the transaction, the reporting owners no longer hold any shares of Battalion Oil Corp. The stock currently trades at $6.27, representing a gain from the sale price, though shares have declined roughly 51% over the past week. According to InvestingPro analysis, Battalion Oil generally trades with high price volatility, with the stock showing dramatic swings despite strong year-to-date returns of 455%. InvestingPro offers 7 additional exclusive tips about Battalion Oil’s financial health and market position for subscribers seeking deeper insights into the company’s prospects.

Tempus AI, Inc. CEO and Chairman Eric P. Lefkofsky sold a total of 151,520 shares of Class A Common Stock on March 26, 2026. The sales were executed in multiple transactions with prices ranging from $45.78 to $47.42, resulting in a total value of $7,711,150. The sales were made indirectly through Gray Media, LLC and Blue Media, LLC, entities where Lefkofsky serves as the sole manager. Specifically, Gray Media, LLC sold 32,750 shares, while Blue Media, LLC sold 126,998 shares. The stock has declined 28% year-to-date and currently trades at $42.62, down significantly from its 52-week high of $104.32.

CoreWeave, Inc. CEO and President Michael N. Intrator disposed of 42,693 shares of Class A Common Stock on March 25, 2026, for a total value of $7,202,031. The sales occurred at prices ranging from $85.5971 to $88.2534. According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the transactions were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 23, 2025. Following these transactions, Intrator directly owns 5,666,501 shares. The insider sale comes as CoreWeave shares currently trade at $74.81, reflecting a sharp 38% decline over the past six months despite an impressive 87% gain over the past year. The company carries a market capitalization of $42.3 billion. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears overvalued at current levels. Investors seeking deeper insights can access CoreWeave’s comprehensive Pro Research Report, available for this and 1,400+ other US equities.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co President and CEO Antonio Neri sold 264,432 shares of common stock on March 25, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The sales, totaling $6.66 million, were executed in two tranches at weighted average prices ranging from $24.7946 to $26.002 per share. The filing indicates that Neri sold 179,834 shares at an average price of $24.7946 and 84,598 shares at an average price of $26.002. Following the transactions, Neri directly owns 1,837,329 shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. The insider sale comes as HPE trades near its 52-week high of $26.44, following a remarkable 54% gain over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock currently appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value.
 
Top insider buys and sells disclosed on Friday

Here’s a roundup of the most significant insider trading activity disclosed on Friday for US-listed stocks.
Top insider buy
- Farmers National Banc Corp saw Director Nicholas D. Varischetti make the largest insider purchase of the day, acquiring 73,000 shares at $12.97 per share for a total transaction value of $946,810. The transaction took place on March 26, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Following the transaction, Varischetti directly owns 1,778 shares and indirectly owns 226,751 shares through the Nicholas D. Varischetti 2011 Irrevocable Trust. According to InvestingPro data, the stock is trading below its Fair Value, with the company currently valued at a P/E ratio of 8.86. The regional bank offers shareholders a 5.23% dividend yield and has maintained dividend payments for 33 consecutive years.

- Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. President James C. Baker reported purchasing 25,000 shares of common stock at a price of $14.38 on March 27, 2026. The total value of the purchase amounted to $359,500. Following the transaction, Baker directly owns 936,040 shares of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. The insider purchase comes as the stock trades near its 52-week high of $14.49, with shares currently at $14.44. The fund has delivered a strong 17.9% year-to-date return and offers investors a 7.12% dividend yield. According to InvestingPro, which tracks over 1,400 US-listed stocks with comprehensive metrics, the fund has maintained dividend payments for 20 consecutive years, with 7 additional ProTips available for subscribers.
- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Executive Chairman Lorne A. Weil has recently purchased shares of the company’s common stock, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Over three days, Lorne acquired a total of 50,000 shares for approximately $339,915. The purchases occurred between March 25 and March 27, 2026. On March 25, Lorne bought 8,341 shares in a range of $6.60 to $6.70, at a price of $6.66 per share. On March 26, Lorne acquired 21,659 shares in a range of $6.72 to $7.00, at a price of $6.85 per share. On March 27, Lorne bought 20,000 shares in a range of $6.61 to $6.91, at a price of $6.80 per share. The insider buying comes as the stock trades near its 52-week low of $6.10, down roughly 29% year-to-date, though shares have rebounded 9% over the past week.
- Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. Director Ivy Zelman recently purchased 6,921 shares on March 26, 2026. The shares were bought at a weighted average price of $36.33, for a total transaction value of $251,439. The prices paid for the shares in these transactions ranged from $36.09 to $36.47. Following the transaction, Ivy directly owns 15,326 shares of Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. The purchase comes as the stock trades near its 52-week high of $37.48, following a remarkable 53.6% surge over the past six months. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued at current levels based on its Fair Value assessment. Investors seeking deeper insights can access CDNL’s comprehensive Pro Research Report, one of 1,400+ available on the platform.
- Neuronetics, Inc. ten percent owner Jorey Chernett has recently purchased shares of the company’s common stock. According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, on March 25, 2026, Chernett acquired 125,000 shares in a transaction with prices ranging from $1.38 to $1.42, for a total value of $175,000. Then, on March 26, 2026, Chernett bought 25,000 shares at $1.44, for a total value of $36,000. The total value of shares bought was $211,000. Following these transactions, Chernett directly owns 8,893,276 shares of Neuronetics, representing a significant stake in the company with a market cap of $92.97 million. The insider buying comes as the stock trades at $1.45, near its 52-week low of $0.80. According to InvestingPro data, shares have declined 8% over the past week and roughly 51% over six months. The platform’s Fair Value analysis suggests the stock is trading near fair value, and offers deeper insights through its comprehensive Pro Research Report. In other recent news, *Neuronetics Inc.* reported its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings, showcasing notable revenue growth while missing earnings per share (EPS) expectations. The company achieved a revenue of $41.8 million, surpassing the anticipated $40.66 million, marking a 2.73% positive surprise. However, the EPS came in at -$0.10, slightly below the forecasted -$0.09, resulting in an 11.11% negative surprise. Additionally, Canaccord has adjusted its price target for Neuronetics, lowering it to $3.00 from $7.00, although it maintained a Buy rating on the shares.
Interesting moves here. You can see insiders putting their own money where their mouth is, especially in stocks that are undervalued or recovering. That kind of activity often signals confidence in the company’s fundamentals and long-term prospects, even when the broader market is uncertain. Definitely worth keeping an eye on these name.
 

Top insider sells​

Sterling Infrastructure Chief Executive Officer Joseph A. Cutillo sold 50,000 shares of common stock on March 25, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares were sold at prices ranging from $450.00 to $458.15, netting approximately $22,674,175. Following the transaction, Cutillo directly owns 340,593 shares of Sterling Infrastructure. The sale comes as the stock trades at $420.15, down from the previous close of $452.92, though shares have surged 256% over the past year.

Battalion Oil Corp saw Gen IV Investment Opportunities, LLC, along with related entities, sell 2,369,769 shares of common stock on March 25, 2026, for $5.8206 per share. The total value of the sale amounted to $13,793,477. The shares were directly held. Following the transaction, the reporting owners no longer hold any shares of Battalion Oil Corp. The stock currently trades at $6.27, representing a gain from the sale price, though shares have declined roughly 51% over the past week. According to InvestingPro analysis, Battalion Oil generally trades with high price volatility, with the stock showing dramatic swings despite strong year-to-date returns of 455%. InvestingPro offers 7 additional exclusive tips about Battalion Oil’s financial health and market position for subscribers seeking deeper insights into the company’s prospects.

Tempus AI, Inc. CEO and Chairman Eric P. Lefkofsky sold a total of 151,520 shares of Class A Common Stock on March 26, 2026. The sales were executed in multiple transactions with prices ranging from $45.78 to $47.42, resulting in a total value of $7,711,150. The sales were made indirectly through Gray Media, LLC and Blue Media, LLC, entities where Lefkofsky serves as the sole manager. Specifically, Gray Media, LLC sold 32,750 shares, while Blue Media, LLC sold 126,998 shares. The stock has declined 28% year-to-date and currently trades at $42.62, down significantly from its 52-week high of $104.32.

CoreWeave, Inc. CEO and President Michael N. Intrator disposed of 42,693 shares of Class A Common Stock on March 25, 2026, for a total value of $7,202,031. The sales occurred at prices ranging from $85.5971 to $88.2534. According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the transactions were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 23, 2025. Following these transactions, Intrator directly owns 5,666,501 shares. The insider sale comes as CoreWeave shares currently trade at $74.81, reflecting a sharp 38% decline over the past six months despite an impressive 87% gain over the past year. The company carries a market capitalization of $42.3 billion. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears overvalued at current levels. Investors seeking deeper insights can access CoreWeave’s comprehensive Pro Research Report, available for this and 1,400+ other US equities.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co President and CEO Antonio Neri sold 264,432 shares of common stock on March 25, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The sales, totaling $6.66 million, were executed in two tranches at weighted average prices ranging from $24.7946 to $26.002 per share. The filing indicates that Neri sold 179,834 shares at an average price of $24.7946 and 84,598 shares at an average price of $26.002. Following the transactions, Neri directly owns 1,837,329 shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. The insider sale comes as HPE trades near its 52-week high of $26.44, following a remarkable 54% gain over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock currently appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value.
Looks like some insiders are selling to take profits, while others are buying more because they believe in the company’s future. For example, CoreWeave CEO selling doesn’t always mean trouble, it could just be a planned move. The people buying stocks that are low or recovering are showing they trust the company long-term. The smart thing is to watch the overall pattern, not just one sale or buy.