Weekly Top Insider Buys Highlight for the Week of July 14

- By Shuda Xia

The largest Insider Buys this week were for Analog Devices Inc. (ADI), Dollar Tree Inc. (DLTR), AZZ Inc. (AZZ) and Dova Pharmaceuticals Inc. (DOVA).

Analog Devices Inc (ADI): Director Bruce R. Evans bought 14,000 Shares

Director Bruce R. Evans bought 14,000 shares of ADI stock on July 7 at the average price of $78.28. The price of the stock has increased by 4.18% since.


Analog Devices Inc. is an international semiconductor company that specializes in data conversion and signal processing technology. It is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts. In 2012, the company led the worldwide data converter market with a 48.5% share. The company has a market cap of $29.93 billion, and as of July 14 it traded at $81.55.

On May 31, NextEra Analog Devices Inc reported first quarter 2017 financial results. The company had a GAAP revenue of $1.1 billion, with a contribution of $147.5 million from Linear Technology. The company also reported a GAAP diluted earnings per share of 27 cents, and a quarterly cash dividend of 45 cents per outstanding share of common stock.

Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR): Director Conrad M. Hall Bought 5,000 Shares

Director Conrad M. Hall bought 5,000 shares of DLTR stock on July 10 at the average price of $66.16. The price of the stock has increased by 4.46% since.

Dollar Tree Inc. is an American Fortune 500 chain of discount variety stores that sells items at $1 or less. The company operates 13,600 stores in 48 U.S. states and Canada. Products include health and beauty, food, decor, houseware, toys and household cleaning supplies. The company has a market cap of $16.36 billion, and as of July 14 it traded at $69.11.

On June 9, Dollar Tree Inc. announced that Michael A. Witynski has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of the Dollar Tree segment of the company. Mr. Witynski will be responsible for merchandising and marketing and store operations for more than 6,200 Dollar Tree bannered stores in the U.S. Mr. Witynski has previously served as Senior Vice President of Stores since joining Dollar Tree in 2010.

AZZ Inc.: Senior Vice President and CFO Paul Wesley Fehlman bought 1,500 shares

Senior Vice President and CFO Paul Wesley Fehlman bought 1,500 shares of AZZ stock on July 11 at the average price of $49.31. The price of the stock has increased by 3.93% since.

AZZ Inc. is an American international specialty equipment and component manufacturer for power generation, transmission, and distribution. The company also provides hot dip galvanizing services to the steel fabrication market in the United States and Canada. The company has a market cap of $1.33 billion, and as of July 14 it traded at $51.25.