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In a recent transaction, Stacey L. Neu, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Patrick Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:PATK), a $2.8 billion market cap company trading at a P/E ratio of 19.6, sold 2,885 shares of the company’s common stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.53 each, amounting to a total sale value of approximately $246,749. Following this transaction, Neu holds 18,044 shares of Patrick Industries. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, reflecting the executive’s latest financial move within the company. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains strong financial health with a current ratio of 2.33, indicating solid liquidity. While the stock has shown recent volatility, technical indicators suggest it may be oversold, presenting a potential opportunity for investors. For deeper insights into insider trading patterns and comprehensive analysis, explore the detailed Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro, covering this and 1,400+ other top US stocks.
In other recent news, Patrick Industries reported an 8% increase in fourth-quarter net sales to $846 million and a 7% rise in full-year net sales to $3.7 billion, driven by strategic acquisitions and increased revenue from the Housing and RV markets. Despite the rise in sales, fourth-quarter operating income declined by 31% to $40 million, with a net income of $15 million, or $0.42 per diluted share. Benchmark analysts have raised the price target for Patrick Industries to $102, citing robust results and a positive shift in RV retail sales, while maintaining a Buy rating. Truist Securities, however, adjusted its price target from $110 to $105, still keeping a Buy rating and highlighting potential for organic revenue growth and margin improvement. The company has been active in strategic acquisitions, including Sportech and RecPro, to bolster its presence in the Powersports market. Additionally, Patrick Industries announced the issuance of $500 million in Senior Notes due 2032 to improve liquidity and financial flexibility. The company returned $55 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in 2024. Patrick Industries also granted stock options and Stock Appreciation Rights to its top executives as part of its strategy to align their interests with those of shareholders.
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