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Insiders who acquired US$153k worth of Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CCSI) stock at an average price of US$33.98 in the past 12 months may be dismayed by the recent 16% price decline. This is not good as insiders invest based on expectations that their money will appreciate over time. However, as a result of recent losses, their original investment is now worth only US$120k.

Although we don't think shareholders should simply follow insider transactions, we do think it is perfectly logical to keep tabs on what insiders are doing.

Check out our latest analysis for Consensus Cloud Solutions

The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Consensus Cloud Solutions

In the last twelve months, the biggest single purchase by an insider was when CFO & Principal Accounting Officer James Malone bought US$153k worth of shares at a price of US$33.98 per share. So it's clear an insider wanted to buy, even at a higher price than the current share price (being US$26.58). It's very possible they regret the purchase, but it's more likely they are bullish about the company. To us, it's very important to consider the price insiders pay for shares. It is encouraging to see an insider paid above the current price for shares, as it suggests they saw value, even at higher levels. James Malone was the only individual insider to buy during the last year.

You can see the insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

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Does Consensus Cloud Solutions Boast High Insider Ownership?

Looking at the total insider shareholdings in a company can help to inform your view of whether they are well aligned with common shareholders. We usually like to see fairly high levels of insider ownership. Consensus Cloud Solutions insiders own about US$11m worth of shares. That equates to 2.1% of the company. While this is a strong but not outstanding level of insider ownership, it's enough to indicate some alignment between management and smaller shareholders.

So What Does This Data Suggest About Consensus Cloud Solutions Insiders?

The fact that there have been no Consensus Cloud Solutions insider transactions recently certainly doesn't bother us. But insiders have shown more of an appetite for the stock, over the last year. Overall we don't see anything to make us think Consensus Cloud Solutions insiders are doubting the company, and they do own shares. While we like knowing what's going on with the insider's ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 2 warning signs with Consensus Cloud Solutions and understanding these should be part of your investment process.

But note: Consensus Cloud Solutions may not be the best stock to buy. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies with high ROE and low debt.

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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