Is Moody's Corporation (MCO) The Most Expensive Stock Insiders Are Dumping In March?

We recently published a list of 20 Most Expensive Stocks Insiders Are Dumping In March. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) stands against other most expensive stocks insiders are dumping in March.

After being in the green for a few trading sessions, the broader market index slid 0.8% on Wednesday, and blue-chip companies declined 0.1%. The NASDAQ Composite was down 1.6% in the early afternoon. On Tuesday, Trump provided an update on tariffs, saying they will likely be more “lenient than reciprocal,” suggesting a more relaxed approach, reports CNBC.

As investors process daily market developments, uncertainty continues to impact the market. In these periods, insider trading often attracts attention, as purchases of company stock by executives may suggest confidence in the company’s future. However, insider selling doesn’t necessarily imply a lack of faith—it may be driven by personal financial needs or a desire for diversification. Executives frequently rely on pre-established plans, such as 10b5-1, to maintain transparency. While insider trading can provide useful insights, it should be evaluated in the context of a company’s financial health, market trends, and industry changes.

What are some of the most expensive stocks insiders have been selling this month so far? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least three insiders had sold shares in March. From there, we ranked the 20 stocks with the highest average price per share in times of sales.

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With each stock, we note the average price per share of these sales and the stock’s market capitalization.

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO)

Market Capitalization: $85.85 billion

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) is a global risk assessment firm with two main segments: Moody’s Analytics and Moody’s Investors Service. Moody’s Analytics offers risk management tools and services, including credit research and data sets, while Moody’s Investors Service provides credit ratings and assessments for debt obligations. Founded in 1900 and headquartered in New York, the company was formerly known as Dun and Bradstreet. Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) is also one of the 10 best Warren Buffett stocks to buy right now.

This month, three insiders, including the president and CEO, sold a total of $4.37 million of Moody’s shares at an average price of $478.82 per share. The stock now trades at $477.24 having risen 0.82% year-to-date and 22.08% over the past 12 months.

According to TipRanks, thirteen Wall Street analysts have rated Moody’s (NYSE:MCO) as a “Moderate Buy” with a price target of $555.38. The average price target suggests a 15.95% upside from the latest price.

Overall, MCO ranks 10th on our list of most expensive stocks insiders are dumping in March. While we acknowledge the potential of MCO our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than MCO but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.