Samsara Inc. (IOT): Among Stocks Insiders Were Selling In Q1 2025

We recently published a list of 20 Stocks Insiders Were Selling In Q1 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Samsara Inc. (NYSE:IOT) stands against other stocks insiders were selling in Q1 2025.

The broader market index rose 0.2% on Tuesday amid volatility as investors awaited clarity on President Trump’s tariff policy. The market also faced pressure from weaker-than-expected economic data, including a disappointing manufacturing survey and lower-than-expected job openings, according to CNBC. The blue chip companies and Nasdaq Composite also saw modest gains, with the market continuing to react to uncertainty.

As this market uncertainty persists, insider trading often draws attention. While executive stock purchases can signal optimism, insider sales may stem from personal financial reasons or diversification needs. Executives typically follow pre-arranged plans, like 10b5-1, to ensure transparency. Insider trading offers insights but should be considered alongside a company’s financial health and market conditions.

Our Methodology

What are some of the stocks that insiders have been selling the most in the first quarter of the year? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least five insiders had sold shares in January, February, or March. From there, we ranked the 20 stocks with the highest number of insiders selling shares.

Today, we’re focusing on stocks that insiders have been heavily selling during the first three months of the year. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified stocks where at least five insider sales totaled $1 million or more. While the overall value of insider sales for these stocks may be higher, we specifically focused on sales worth $1 million or more. From the stocks that met this criterion, we selected the 20 with the highest number of insider sales of $1 million or more.

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

Samsara Inc. (NYSE:IOT)

Total value of insider sales in Q1: $225.99 million

Insiders with $1M+ sales: 8

Samsara Inc. (NYSE:IOT) is a provider of IoT solutions, offering internet-connected sensors and software for industrial applications and fleet management. Based in San Francisco, California, the company’s Connected Operations Cloud helps businesses integrate and analyze IoT data to improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Samsara Inc. (NYSE:IOT) recently introduced CTC Manager, a new solution certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to simplify emissions compliance for fleets meeting the state’s regulatory standards. CTC Manager enables organizations to remotely gather emissions data and automate reporting, helping reduce downtime, administrative costs, and overhead.

During the first quarter, 11 insiders, including the CEO, sold approximately $225.99 million worth of Samsara shares at an average price of $45.22 per share. The stock now trades at $38.33 per share, having lost 12.27% year-to-date. However, over the past 12 months, Samsara shares returned 6.47% to its investors.

For fiscal 2025, Samsara (NYSE:IOT) reported $1.25 billion in revenue, up from $937.39 million in fiscal 2024. The company posted a net loss of $154.91 million, an improvement from the $286.73 million net loss in the previous year.

The consensus rating on Samsara (NYSE:IOT) stock from 14 Wall Street analysts is “Moderate Buy” with a price target of $51.67, reports TipRanks. The average price target suggests a 34.80% upside from the latest price.

Overall, IOT ranks 4th on our list of stocks insiders were selling in Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of IOT 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 IOT 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.