Dj Substantial Insider Purchases: Afternoon Report

Here’s a summary of the most significant insider transactions disclosed on Monday, December 29, 2025.

TOP BUYS

Dolphin Entertainment (NASDAQ:DLPN) saw its Chief Executive Officer William O’Dowd IV purchase 3,600 shares at prices between $1.33 and $1.43, with a reported transaction value of $4,957,200. Following this acquisition, O’Dowd directly owns 416,990 shares and indirectly controls an additional 116,641 shares through his wholly-owned entities Dolphin Entertainment, LLC (54,535 shares) and Dolphin Digital Media Holdings, LLC (62,106 shares).

Benitec Biopharma Inc (NASDAQ:BNTC) received significant investment from Suvretta Capital Management, LLC and related entities, which increased their stake through purchases totaling $1.9 million. The transactions occurred across three trading days (December 23, 26, and 29, 2025) at prices ranging from $12.85 to $13.44 per share. Specifically, Averill Master Fund acquired 122,720 shares (42,600 at $12.85, 14,320 at $13.10, and 65,800 at $13.44), while Averill Madison Master Fund purchased 21,503 shares (7,400 at $12.85, 2,516 at $13.10, and 11,587 at $13.44).

TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp (NASDAQ:TPVG) saw both its President/CIO Sajal Srivastava and CEO James Labe indirectly acquire shares totaling $737,479 each between December 22 and 26, 2025. The purchases were executed at prices ranging from $6.2863 to $6.3027 per share through TriplePoint Capital LLC, pursuant to pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The transactions included identical patterns of acquisition: 26,900 shares on December 22, 31,910 shares on December 23, 26,756 shares on December 24, and 31,600 shares on December 26. TPVG currently trades at $6.39 with a P/E ratio of 7.5 and offers an impressive 14.56% dividend yield, having maintained dividend payments for 12 consecutive years.

TOP SELLS

Travere Therapeutics (NASDAQ:TVTX) Chief Research Officer William E. Rote sold 60,000 shares on December 24, 2025, at a weighted average price of $40.103 (ranging from $38.00 to $42.07), for a total value of $2,406,180. The transaction was executed under a prearranged 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on May 29, 2025, and involved shares from a stock option granted in February 2017. The sale comes as TVTX has experienced a 124% stock price surge over the past year, with shares trading near their 52-week high of $42.13.

Sionna Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SION) Director Peter A. Thompson indirectly disposed of 33,356 shares at $44.55 on December 24, 2025, generating proceeds of $1,486,009. Following this transaction, Thompson still indirectly holds 3,561,655 shares of the company.

Reddit (NASDAQ:RDDT) Chief Technology Officer Christopher Brian Slowe sold 13,900 shares of Class A Common Stock on December 22, 2025, for approximately $3.2 million. The sales were executed across multiple transactions with prices ranging from $231.49 to $240.10. Currently trading at $234.65, Reddit stock has demonstrated strong momentum with a nearly 50% return over the past six months.

Wayfair (NASDAQ:W) Chief Executive Officer Niraj Shah sold 151,024 shares of Class A Common Stock on December 23 and 26, 2025, generating approximately $15.1 million. The transactions occurred at prices ranging from $98.11 to $102.32, amid Wayfair’s remarkable 133.65% stock price gain over the past year.

Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ:WDAY) ten percent owner David A. Duffield, through The David A. Duffield Trust, sold 118,279 shares of Class A Common Stock on December 23, 2025, for approximately $17.3 million. The sales occurred in multiple transactions with prices ranging from $214.32 to $216.88.

Why Insider Transactions Matter

Tracking insider buying and selling activities provides investors with valuable signals about potential company developments. Insiders possess unique insights into their companies’ prospects, and their trading decisions may reflect their confidence in future performance. While insider buying often suggests executives believe shares are undervalued or positive developments are forthcoming, selling can occur for various reasons including diversification, tax planning, or personal financial needs. Investors should consider insider transactions as just one factor in their broader investment research, looking for patterns rather than reacting to individual transactions.

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This article highlights the most significant insider buying and selling activities reported on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Top Insider Buys

Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMR) saw Director Kenneth S. Courtis make a substantial investment on December 8, purchasing 36,840 shares at prices ranging from $172.92 to $176.41. The total transaction value reached $6,309,389. This significant insider buying aligns with one of AMR’s noted business strategies, as management has been aggressively buying back shares. The coal mining company was trading at $178.95 at the time of reporting.

LeapFrog Acquisition Corp made the insider buying list as ten percent owner LeapFrog Partners LLC acquired 328,750 Class A Ordinary Shares at $10.00 per share on December 8, for a total investment of $3,287,500. According to the Form 4 filing with the SEC, these shares were acquired simultaneously with the SPAC’s initial public offering, representing a significant stake in the company that raises capital to acquire existing businesses.

TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp (NASDAQ:TPVG) saw multiple insider purchases. CEO James Labe reported buying shares in two transactions totaling $361,810. On December 8, Labe acquired 48,514 shares at $6.6834 per share, followed by an additional 5,591 shares at $6.7201 per share on December 9. These purchases were made indirectly through TriplePoint Capital LLC, pursuant to a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Similarly, Director, President, and CIO Sajal Srivastava acquired 54,105 shares worth $361,810 across the same two days at identical price points. TPVG currently trades at $6.79, offers a 13.69% dividend yield, and has maintained dividend payments for 12 consecutive years.

Dominari Holdings Inc. saw President Kyle Michael Wool acquire 25,000 shares of the company’s common stock on December 8 at a price of $3.8719, for a total transaction value of $96,797. The filing, which amended an error in the original Form 4, shows that following the transaction, Mr. Wool directly owns 1,211,828 shares. The filing also clarified that Mr. Wool’s spouse, Soo Yu, directly owns 1,241,989 shares, which are deemed to be beneficially owned by Mr. Wool.

Top Insider Sells

Carvana Co. (NASDAQ:CVNA) reported multiple significant insider sales. Chief Product Officer Daniel J. Gill sold 80,000 shares of Class A Common Stock on December 8 at prices ranging from $429.0 to $450.0, totaling $35.16 million. On the same day, Gill also exercised options to acquire 79,997 shares at prices ranging from $10.07 to $296.05, for a total value of $4,499,037.

Carvana Co. Chief Operating Officer Benjamin E. Huston sold 40,000 shares of Class A Common Stock on December 8 for a total of $17.6 million, with sales executed in two tranches at $429 and $450. The transaction occurred as Carvana’s stock traded near $467, just 1% below its 52-week high of $474.31, after surging nearly 130% year-to-date. Huston also exercised options to acquire 40,000 shares at $10.07 per share, for a total value of $402,800.

Carvana Co. President of Special Projects Taira Thomas sold 30,952 shares of Class A Common Stock on December 8 for approximately $13,493,901, with prices ranging from $429.0 to $450.0. This sale comes as Carvana trades near its 52-week high, showing an 18.4% return just last week. Thomas also exercised options to acquire 20,000 shares at $10.07 per share, for a total value of $201,400.

Carvana Co. Vice President Paul W. Breaux sold 20,000 shares of Class A Common Stock on December 8 for a total of $8.77 million, executed in two tranches at $429.0 and $448.0 per share. Breaux also exercised options to acquire 9,121 shares at $10.07 per share, for a total value of $91,848. The stock is currently trading at $467.67, near its 52-week high after an impressive 130% gain year-to-date.

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) Director Scott D. Cook sold shares worth $98,003,518 across December 8th and 9th. The transactions ranged from 968 shares at $650.96 to 1,553 shares at $668.93 on December 8th, and from 542 shares at $660.64 to 18,485 shares at $655.87 on December 9th.

Why Monitor Insider Activity

Tracking insider buying and selling can provide valuable insights for investors. When company executives, directors, or major shareholders put their own money into their company’s stock, it may signal confidence in future prospects. Conversely, insider selling might indicate concerns about valuation or future performance, though it can also reflect personal financial planning. While insider activity shouldn’t be the sole basis for investment decisions, it represents one important piece of the puzzle when evaluating potential investments.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.