Today's Insider Trading Highlights — August 20, 2026
📅 Published: August 20, 2026 at 12:06 PM UTC
5 Cluster Buys5 Insider Purchases
On August 20, 2026, we detected 5 new cluster buys including a $1M purchase in $LIEN by 4 insiders, and 5 notable insider purchases. WALTERS GROUP (10% Owner) bought $15.2M of $ZNTL. Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings analyzed by Average Insider.
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📊 Insider Trading Insights — August 20, 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
$9.50
Current Price
52W: $8.92 – $11.44
$145.70
Fair Value
Participants 4 insiders | Total Shares 108,284 | Total Value $1,027,517 |
Timeframe 2 days | Date Range Aug 17, 2026 – Aug 19, 2026 |
👥 Participant Details
P&L: -1.0% ($400) |
P&L: -0.5% ($10) | ||||
P&L: -0.4% ($732) |
P&L: +0.6% (+$3,600) | ||||
P&L: -0.4% ($703) |
P&L: -0.7% ($574) |
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $145.70 (+1433.7% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: 7.1 (0.7x below Financial Services avg (21.0))
$21.54
Current Price
52W: $18.59 – $31.52
$10.54
Fair Value
Participants 3 insiders | Total Shares 41,245 | Total Value $848,123 |
Timeframe 3 days | Date Range Aug 14, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 |
👥 Participant Details
P&L: +5.3% (+$16,200) |
P&L: +4.7% (+$14,704) | ||||
P&L: +4.2% (+$9,398) |
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $10.54 (-51.1% overvalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: -6.5
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $42.33 (Low: $27.00 | High: $55.00 | Median: $45.00)
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc.
Ticker: REFI
$10.59
Current Price
52W: $9.69 – $14.57
$22.57
Fair Value
Participants 2 insiders | Total Shares 70,000 | Total Value $724,550 |
Timeframe 0 days | Date Range Aug 17, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 |
👥 Participant Details
P&L: +3.3% (+$8,425) |
P&L: +1.8% (+$8,325) |
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $22.57 (+113.1% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: 7.2 (~ REIT - Mortgage avg (7.7)) (0.7x below Real Estate avg (26.2))
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $16.00 (Low: $16.00 | High: $16.00 | Median: $16.00)
$21.54
Current Price
52W: $18.59 – $31.52
$10.54
Fair Value
Participants 2 insiders | Total Shares 30,317 | Total Value $622,124 |
Timeframe 0 days | Date Range Aug 14, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026 |
👥 Participant Details
P&L: +5.3% (+$16,200) |
P&L: +4.7% (+$14,704) |
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $10.54 (-51.1% overvalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: -6.5
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $42.33 (Low: $27.00 | High: $55.00 | Median: $45.00)
$59.00
Current Price
52W: $43.05 – $65.73
$308.21
Fair Value
Participants 2 insiders | Total Shares 9,616 | Total Value $567,344 |
Timeframe 0 days | Date Range Aug 18, 2026 – Aug 18, 2026 |
👥 Participant Details
P&L: +0.0% (+$0) |
P&L: +0.0% (+$0) |
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $308.21 (+422.4% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: 10.2 (3.7x above Insurance - Life avg (2.2)) (0.5x below Financial Services avg (21.0))
💰 Individual Insider Buys
$3.82
Current Price
52W: $1.21 – $6.95
$-0.12
Fair Value
Transaction Date Aug 14, 2026 | Shares 4,335,000 | Purchase Price $3.50 |
Purchase Value $15,172,500 |
P&L: +9.1% (+$1,387,200)
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $-0.12 (-103.0% overvalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: -0.7
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $8.33 (Low: $5.00 | High: $10.00 | Median: $10.00)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
📈 Recent Earnings: 2026-11-09
$1.61
Current Price
52W: $1.51 – $10.17
$0.00
Fair Value
Transaction Date Aug 19, 2026 | Shares 1,619,316 | Purchase Price $1.66 |
Purchase Value $2,688,065 |
P&L: -3.0% ($80,966)
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $0.00 (-100.0% overvalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: -46.7
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $5.00 (Low: $5.00 | High: $5.00 | Median: $5.00)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
📈 Recent Earnings: 2026-11-12
$7.74
Current Price
52W: $6.71 – $49.79
$-1470.55
Fair Value
Transaction Date Aug 18, 2026 | Shares 296,567 | Purchase Price $7.12 |
Purchase Value $2,111,557 |
P&L: +8.7% (+$183,872)
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $-1470.55 (-19099.4% overvalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: -0.6
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $12.00 (Low: $12.00 | High: $12.00 | Median: $12.00)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
📈 Recent Earnings: 2026-11-09
$22.80
Current Price
52W: $17.72 – $25.97
$61.03
Fair Value
Transaction Date Aug 14, 2026 | Shares 50,000 | Purchase Price $22.79 |
Purchase Value $1,139,500 |
P&L: +0.0% (+$500)
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $61.03 (+167.7% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: 20.6 (0.5x above REIT - Diversified avg (13.9)) (0.2x below Real Estate avg (26.2))
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $18.00 (Low: $18.00 | High: $18.00 | Median: $18.00)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
📈 Recent Earnings: 2026-10-27
$7.39
Current Price
52W: $5.59 – $18.48
$11.34
Fair Value
Transaction Date Aug 17, 2026 | Shares 175,185 | Purchase Price $6.49 |
Purchase Value $1,136,951 |
P&L: +13.9% (+$157,666)
📊 Valuation & Analyst Info
Fair Value: $11.34 (+53.4% undervalued vs current price)
P/E Ratio: -19.4
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target: $26.67 (Low: $24.00 | High: $31.00 | Median: $25.00)
📰 Recent News (Last 7 Days)
📈 Recent Earnings: 2026-08-04
⚠️ 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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