Generally, when a single insider buys stock, it is usually not a big deal. However, when several insiders are buying, like in the case of BCB Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCBP), it sends a favourable message to the company's shareholders.

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.

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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At BCB Bancorp

In fact, the recent purchase by Judith Bielan was the biggest purchase of BCB Bancorp shares made by an insider individual in the last twelve months, according to our records. So it's clear an insider wanted to buy, even at a higher price than the current share price (being US$13.26). Their view may have changed since then, but at least it shows they felt optimistic at the time. We always take careful note of the price insiders pay when purchasing shares. It is generally more encouraging if they paid above the current price, as it suggests they saw value, even at higher levels.

BCB Bancorp insiders may have bought shares in the last year, but they didn't sell any. 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!

There are always plenty of stocks that insiders are buying. So if that suits your style you could check each stock one by one or you could take a look at this free list of companies. (Hint: insiders have been buying them).

Insiders At BCB Bancorp Have Bought Stock Recently

Over the last quarter, BCB Bancorp insiders have spent a meaningful amount on shares. Overall, 10 insiders shelled out US$267k for shares in the company -- and none sold. This could be interpreted as suggesting a positive outlook.

Does BCB Bancorp 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. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. Insiders own 13% of BCB Bancorp shares, worth about US$29m. 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 BCB Bancorp Insiders?

The recent insider purchases are heartening. And an analysis of the transactions over the last year also gives us confidence. When combined with notable insider ownership, these factors suggest BCB Bancorp insiders are well aligned, and that they may think the share price is too low. Of course, the future is what matters most. So if you are interested in BCB Bancorp, you should check out this free report on analyst forecasts for the company.

But note: BCB Bancorp 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, but not derivative transactions.

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