We wouldn't blame MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSI) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that Susan Ocampo, the Director recently netted about US$12m selling shares at an average price of US$107. However, it's crucial to note that they remain very much invested in the stock and that sale only reduced their holding by 0.8%.

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Insider Transactions Over The Last Year

In fact, the recent sale by Susan Ocampo was the biggest sale of MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings shares made by an insider individual in the last twelve months, according to our records. So we know that an insider sold shares at around the present share price of US$107. While insider selling is a negative, to us, it is more negative if the shares are sold at a lower price. Given that the sale took place at around current prices, it makes us a little cautious but is hardly a major concern.

Insiders in MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings didn't buy any shares in the last year. 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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Insider Ownership Of MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings

For a common shareholder, it is worth checking how many shares are held by company insiders. Usually, the higher the insider ownership, the more likely it is that insiders will be incentivised to build the company for the long term. MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings insiders own about US$30m worth of shares. That equates to 0.4% of the company. We've certainly seen higher levels of insider ownership elsewhere, but these holdings are enough to suggest alignment between insiders and the other shareholders.

So What Does This Data Suggest About MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Insiders?

An insider hasn't bought MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings stock in the last three months, but there was some selling. And there weren't any purchases to give us comfort, over the last year. Insiders own shares, but we're still pretty cautious, given the history of sales. We'd practice some caution before buying! So these insider transactions can help us build a thesis about the stock, but it's also worthwhile knowing the risks facing this company. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings 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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