Usually, when one insider buys stock, it might not be a monumental event. But when multiple insiders are buying like they did in the case of Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. (NYSE:GRNT), that sends out a positive message to the company's shareholders.

While we would never suggest that investors should base their decisions solely on what the directors of a company have been doing, we do think it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing.

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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Granite Ridge Resources

Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider purchase was by Director Thaddeus Darden for US$115k worth of shares, at about US$5.74 per share. That implies that an insider found the current price of US$6.18 per share to be enticing. While their view may have changed since the purchase was made, this does at least suggest they have had confidence in the company's future. We do always like to see insider buying, but it is worth noting if those purchases were made at well below today's share price, as the discount to value may have narrowed with the rising price. The good news for Granite Ridge Resources share holders is that insiders were buying at near the current price.

While Granite Ridge Resources insiders bought shares during the last year, they didn't sell. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

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Granite Ridge Resources Insiders Bought Stock Recently

Over the last quarter, Granite Ridge Resources insiders have spent a meaningful amount on shares. In total, insiders bought US$384k worth of shares in that time, and we didn't record any sales whatsoever. That shows some optimism about the company's future.

Insider Ownership

I like to look at how many shares insiders own in a company, to help inform my view of how aligned they are with insiders. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. Insiders own 1.6% of Granite Ridge Resources shares, worth about US$13m. We've certainly seen higher levels of insider ownership elsewhere, but these holdings are enough to suggest alignment between insiders and the other shareholders.

What Might The Insider Transactions At Granite Ridge Resources Tell Us?

The recent insider purchases are heartening. And an analysis of the transactions over the last year also gives us confidence. Insiders likely see value in Granite Ridge Resources shares, given these transactions (along with notable insider ownership of the company). So these insider transactions can help us build a thesis about the stock, but it's also worthwhile knowing the risks facing this company. For example, Granite Ridge Resources has 3 warning signs (and 2 which make us uncomfortable) we think you should know about.

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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 of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests.

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