Today's Insider Trading Highlights — March 17, 2026
📅 Published: March 17, 2026 at 12:19 PM UTC
5 Cluster Buys5 Insider Purchases
On March 17, 2026, we detected 5 new cluster buys including a $51.6M purchase in $ALKT by 3 insiders, and 5 notable insider purchases. FRIBOURG PAUL J (Director) bought $10.0M of $IFF. Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings analyzed by Average Insider.
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📊 Insider Trading Insights — March 17, 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
$17.61
Current Price
52W: $14.11 – $31.66
$50.05
Fair Value
Participants 3 insiders | Total Shares 2,805,500 | Total Value $51,568,238 |
Timeframe 1 days | Date Range Mar 11, 2026 – Mar 12, 2026 |
👥 Participant Details
P&L: -4.3% ($720,000) |
P&L: -4.3% ($720,000) | ||||
P&L: -3.4% ($3,383) |
P&L: -3.9% ($360,000) | ||||
P&L: -3.9% ($360,000) |
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $50.05 (+184.2% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: -50.3
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $24.00 (Low: $22.00 | High: $26.00 | Median: $24.00)
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC
Ticker: IFF
$70.09
Current Price
52W: $59.14 – $84.45
$4.50
Fair Value
Participants 2 insiders | Total Shares 170,460 | Total Value $11,948,182 |
Timeframe 1 days | Date Range Mar 12, 2026 – Mar 13, 2026 |
👥 Participant Details
P&L: +1.8% (+$1,101) |
P&L: +0.0% (+$263) | ||||
P&L: -0.1% ($5,183) |
P&L: +0.3% (+$3,178) |
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $4.50 (-93.6% overvalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: -46.1
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $90.38 (Low: $80.00 | High: $97.00 | Median: $91.50)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
$132.40
Current Price
52W: $126.16 – $175.51
$355.58
Fair Value
Participants 2 insiders | Total Shares 37,690 | Total Value $4,967,926 |
Timeframe 0 days | Date Range Mar 16, 2026 – Mar 16, 2026 |
👥 Participant Details
P&L: +0.4% (+$105) |
P&L: +0.4% (+$22,125) |
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $355.58 (+168.6% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: 19.9 (0.3x above Gambling, Resorts & Casinos avg (15.2)) (0.8x below Consumer Cyclical avg (89.5))
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $173.25 (Low: $140.00 | High: $234.00 | Median: $167.00)
$7.01
Current Price
52W: $4.07 – $9.52
$30.52
Fair Value
Participants 2 insiders | Total Shares 189,512 | Total Value $1,208,933 |
Timeframe 4 days | Date Range Mar 12, 2026 – Mar 16, 2026 |
👥 Participant Details
P&L: +16.6% (+$1,800) |
P&L: +16.2% (+$196) | ||||
P&L: +17.5% (+$35,215) |
P&L: +10.8% (+$68,999) | ||||
P&L: +3.7% (+$13,336) |
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $30.52 (+335.4% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: -16.1
Analyst Consensus: Buy
$56.35
Current Price
52W: $44.12 – $65.94
$108.25
Fair Value
Participants 4 insiders | Total Shares 14,450 | Total Value $829,140 |
Timeframe 3 days | Date Range Mar 10, 2026 – Mar 13, 2026 |
👥 Participant Details
P&L: -4.4% ($10,986) |
P&L: -4.0% ($7,110) | ||||
P&L: -4.3% ($2,560) |
P&L: -1.0% ($550) | ||||
P&L: +1.7% (+$1,920) |
P&L: +2.2% (+$1,464) | ||||
P&L: +2.7% (+$2,940) |
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $108.25 (+92.1% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: 25.3 (0.0x below Construction Materials avg (26.3)) (0.2x below Basic Materials avg (30.5))
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $63.18 (Low: $52.00 | High: $75.00 | Median: $61.00)
💰 Individual Insider Buys
FRIBOURG PAUL J
Director
$70.09
Current Price
52W: $59.14 – $84.45
$4.50
Fair Value
Transaction Date Mar 12, 2026 | Shares 142,000 | Purchase Price $70.13 |
Purchase Value $9,957,963 |
P&L: -0.1% ($5,183)
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $4.50 (-93.6% overvalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: -46.1
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $90.38 (Low: $80.00 | High: $97.00 | Median: $91.50)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
📈 Recent Earnings: 2026-05-05
$17.61
Current Price
52W: $14.11 – $31.66
$50.05
Fair Value
Transaction Date Mar 12, 2026 | Shares 500,000 | Purchase Price $18.33 |
Purchase Value $9,165,000 |
P&L: -3.9% ($360,000)
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $50.05 (+184.2% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: -50.3
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $24.00 (Low: $22.00 | High: $26.00 | Median: $24.00)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
📈 Recent Earnings: 2026-04-29
$17.61
Current Price
52W: $14.11 – $31.66
$50.05
Fair Value
Transaction Date Mar 12, 2026 | Shares 500,000 | Purchase Price $18.33 |
Purchase Value $9,165,000 |
P&L: -3.9% ($360,000)
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $50.05 (+184.2% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: -50.3
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $24.00 (Low: $22.00 | High: $26.00 | Median: $24.00)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
📈 Recent Earnings: 2026-04-29
$132.40
Current Price
52W: $126.16 – $175.51
$355.58
Fair Value
Transaction Date Mar 16, 2026 | Shares 37,500 | Purchase Price $131.81 |
Purchase Value $4,942,875 |
P&L: +0.4% (+$22,125)
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $355.58 (+168.6% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: 19.9 (0.3x above Gambling, Resorts & Casinos avg (15.2)) (0.8x below Consumer Cyclical avg (89.5))
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $173.25 (Low: $140.00 | High: $234.00 | Median: $167.00)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
📈 Recent Earnings: 2026-06-04
$43.86
Current Price
52W: $40.09 – $90.34
$26.72
Fair Value
Transaction Date Mar 12, 2026 | Shares 107,600 | Purchase Price $45.28 |
Purchase Value $4,872,343 |
P&L: -3.1% ($153,007)
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $26.72 (-39.1% overvalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: 14.7 (0.4x below Construction Materials avg (26.3)) (0.5x below Basic Materials avg (30.5))
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $68.33 (Low: $60.00 | High: $76.00 | Median: $69.00)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
📈 Recent Earnings: 2026-04-30
⚠️ 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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