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Insider Buying: The Calix, Inc. (NYSE:CALX) Independent Chairman Just Bought 1.5% More Shares

Potential Calix, Inc. (NYSE:CALX) shareholders may wish to note that the Independent Chairman, Donald Listwin, recently bought US$315k worth of stock, paying US$21.00 for each share. Although the purchase only increased their holding by 1.5%, it is still a solid purchase in our view.

Check out our latest analysis for Calix

The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Calix

Notably, that recent purchase by Independent Chairman Donald Listwin was not the only time they bought Calix shares this year. They previously made an even bigger purchase of US$363k worth of shares at a price of US$12.11 per share. We do like to see buying, but this purchase was made at well below the current price of US$22.39. Because it occurred at a lower valuation, it doesn't tell us much about whether insiders might find today's price attractive.

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In the last twelve months insiders purchased 119.50k shares for US$1.3m. But they sold 40.00k shares for US$270k. In total, Calix insiders bought more than they sold over the last year. The average buy price was around US$10.63. It is certainly positive to see that insiders have invested their own money in the company. However, we do note that they were buying at significantly lower prices than today's share price. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below!

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Insider Ownership of Calix

For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. Calix insiders own about US$172m worth of shares (which is 13% of the company). I like to see this level of insider ownership, because it increases the chances that management are thinking about the best interests of shareholders.

What Might The Insider Transactions At Calix Tell Us?

The recent insider purchase is heartening. And an analysis of the transactions over the last year also gives us confidence. But on the other hand, the company made a loss during the last year, which makes us a little cautious. Once you factor in the high insider ownership, it certainly seems like insiders are positive about Calix. One for the watchlist, at least! So while it's helpful to know what insiders are doing in terms of buying or selling, it's also helpful to know the risks that a particular company is facing. To assist with this, we've discovered 2 warning signs that you should run your eye over to get a better picture of Calix.

But note: Calix may not be the best stock to buy. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies with high ROE and low debt.

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, but not derivative transactions.

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

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