Today's Insider Trading Highlights — August 19, 2026
📅 Published: August 19, 2026 at 12:01 PM UTC
5 Cluster Buys5 Insider Purchases
On August 19, 2026, we detected 5 new cluster buys including a $8.5M purchase in $CDNL by 7 insiders, and 5 notable insider purchases. Catalyst4, Inc. (10% Owner) bought $50.1M of $MLPT. Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings analyzed by Average Insider.
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📊 Insider Trading Insights — August 19, 2026
Tracking insider purchases and cluster buys over the past 7 days. Insider buying can indicate confidence in a company's future, while cluster buys (multiple insiders buying around the same time) are particularly noteworthy signals.
🔥 Cluster Buys
Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc.
Ticker: CDNL
$45.14
Current Price
52W: $21.98 – $96.40
$815.46
Fair Value
Participants 7 insiders | Total Shares 221,597 | Total Value $8,541,274 |
Timeframe 3 days | Date Range Aug 14, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 |
👥 Participant Details
P&L: +14.0% (+$69,938) |
P&L: +15.1% (+$80,672) | ||||
P&L: +13.5% (+$64,832) |
P&L: +23.4% (+$105,853) | ||||
P&L: +19.8% (+$105,969) |
P&L: +16.3% (+$285,974) | ||||
P&L: +13.8% (+$63,195) |
P&L: +23.6% (+$60,270) | ||||
P&L: +15.3% (+$203,434) |
P&L: +13.6% (+$93,684) | ||||
P&L: +23.4% (+$230,850) |
P&L: +19.6% (+$51,870) | ||||
P&L: +15.4% (+$45,075) |
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $815.46 (+1706.5% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: 15.8 (0.6x below Engineering & Construction avg (41.9)) (0.2x below Industrials avg (20.2))
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $52.33 (Low: $35.00 | High: $70.00 | Median: $52.00)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
$11.88
Current Price
52W: $4.58 – $13.25
$-26.78
Fair Value
Participants 5 insiders | Total Shares 159,046 | Total Value $1,985,887 |
Timeframe 2 days | Date Range Aug 12, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026 |
👥 Participant Details
P&L: -3.0% ($4,409) |
P&L: -1.1% ($1,343) | ||||
P&L: -0.9% ($2,657) |
P&L: -4.3% ($36,080) | ||||
P&L: -4.6% ($3,990) |
P&L: -9.6% ($47,940) |
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $-26.78 (-325.4% overvalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: -1.6
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $18.00 (Low: $18.00 | High: $18.00 | Median: $18.00)
$36.11
Current Price
52W: $29.05 – $39.93
$-34.27
Fair Value
Participants 4 insiders | Total Shares 35,925 | Total Value $1,300,320 |
Timeframe 6 days | Date Range Aug 11, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 |
👥 Participant Details
P&L: +0.5% (+$1,306) |
P&L: +0.3% (+$60) | ||||
P&L: +0.9% (+$4,620) |
P&L: -1.7% ($8,370) | ||||
P&L: -3.0% ($550) |
P&L: -0.7% ($135) |
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $-34.27 (-194.9% overvalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: -38.4
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Price Target: $40.33 (Low: $38.00 | High: $43.00 | Median: $40.00)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
$11.12
Current Price
52W: $2.75 – $11.64
$-1.58
Fair Value
Participants 3 insiders | Total Shares 93,587 | Total Value $975,237 |
Timeframe 6 days | Date Range Aug 12, 2026 – Aug 18, 2026 |
👥 Participant Details
P&L: +7.2% (+$34,790) |
P&L: +7.8% (+$29,760) | ||||
P&L: +0.8% (+$900) |
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $-1.58 (-114.2% overvalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: -7.0
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $15.33 (Low: $7.00 | High: $30.00 | Median: $9.00)
$107.94
Current Price
52W: $58.83 – $115.52
$17.06
Fair Value
Participants 2 insiders | Total Shares 7,993 | Total Value $902,411 |
Timeframe 0 days | Date Range Aug 13, 2026 – Aug 13, 2026 |
👥 Participant Details
P&L: -5.1% ($5,175) |
P&L: -4.3% ($34,472) |
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $17.06 (-84.2% overvalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: 72.5 (5.1x above Medical - Specialties avg (11.9)) (2.2x above Healthcare avg (22.8))
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Price Target: $110.00 (Low: $110.00 | High: $110.00 | Median: $110.00)
💰 Individual Insider Buys
Transaction Date Aug 14, 2026 | Shares 4,400,000 | Purchase Price $11.38 |
Purchase Value $50,072,000 |
$216.97
Current Price
52W: $196.41 – $238.62
$242.84
Fair Value
Transaction Date Aug 17, 2026 | Shares 108,545 | Purchase Price $214.62 |
Purchase Value $23,296,427 |
P&L: +1.1% (+$254,581)
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $242.84 (+11.9% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: 30.9 (0.5x below Waste Management avg (61.0)) (0.5x above Industrials avg (20.2))
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $237.25 (Low: $232.00 | High: $249.00 | Median: $234.00)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
📈 Recent Earnings: 2026-10-29
$216.97
Current Price
52W: $196.41 – $238.62
$242.84
Fair Value
Transaction Date Aug 14, 2026 | Shares 99,729 | Purchase Price $215.96 |
Purchase Value $21,537,265 |
P&L: +0.5% (+$100,936)
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $242.84 (+11.9% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: 30.9 (0.5x below Waste Management avg (61.0)) (0.5x above Industrials avg (20.2))
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $237.25 (Low: $232.00 | High: $249.00 | Median: $234.00)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
📈 Recent Earnings: 2026-10-29
$216.97
Current Price
52W: $196.41 – $238.62
$242.84
Fair Value
Transaction Date Aug 17, 2026 | Shares 98,155 | Purchase Price $215.25 |
Purchase Value $21,128,197 |
P&L: +0.8% (+$168,493)
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $242.84 (+11.9% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: 30.9 (0.5x below Waste Management avg (61.0)) (0.5x above Industrials avg (20.2))
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $237.25 (Low: $232.00 | High: $249.00 | Median: $234.00)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
📈 Recent Earnings: 2026-10-29
$216.97
Current Price
52W: $196.41 – $238.62
$242.84
Fair Value
Transaction Date Aug 14, 2026 | Shares 49,521 | Purchase Price $215.27 |
Purchase Value $10,660,316 |
P&L: +0.8% (+$84,255)
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $242.84 (+11.9% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: 30.9 (0.5x below Waste Management avg (61.0)) (0.5x above Industrials avg (20.2))
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $237.25 (Low: $232.00 | High: $249.00 | Median: $234.00)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
📈 Recent Earnings: 2026-10-29
⚠️ Important Disclaimers
Investment Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.
Data Accuracy: All information is sourced from SEC filings and third-party data providers. Errors or omissions may occur.
Market Risks: Past insider buying activity does not guarantee future performance.
Professional Advice: Consult with qualified financial professionals before making any investment decisions.
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