Sight sciences director Encrantz buys $376,429 in stock

Published 04/06/2025, 03:06
Sight sciences director Encrantz buys $376,429 in stock

Sight Sciences , Inc. (NASDAQ:SGHT) director and significant shareholder, Staffan Encrantz, recently made notable acquisitions of the company’s common stock. The medical device company, currently valued at $207 million, has seen its shares surge over 11% in the past week, with InvestingPro data showing strong financial health metrics and robust liquidity position. According to a recent SEC filing, Encrantz purchased a total of 98,782 shares over several transactions. The purchases occurred between May 30 and June 3, with prices ranging from $3.67 to $3.967 per share, amounting to a total investment of approximately $376,429. With the stock currently trading at $4.02, these purchases are already showing gains. InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is approaching Fair Value, with technical indicators suggesting overbought conditions.

Following these transactions, Encrantz holds 1,256,487 shares in direct ownership. Additionally, he is associated with indirect ownership through the 1997 Staffan Encrantz and Margareta Encrantz Revocable Trust and Allegro (WA:ALEP) Investment Fund, L.P., though he disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares. Want deeper insights into insider trading patterns and 10+ additional exclusive ProTips? Discover more with an InvestingPro subscription.

In other recent news, Sight Sciences Inc. reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing a net loss per share of $0.28, which did not meet the expected $0.23. The company’s revenue for the quarter was $17.5 million, falling short of the forecasted $18.4 million. Despite these financial challenges, Sight Sciences maintained a strong gross margin of 86%. The company is actively addressing tariff impacts by planning to move its manufacturing operations out of China, a transition expected to take nine months or more. In response to these developments, Needham has reiterated a Hold rating for the company. Sight Sciences continues to see growth in reimbursed volumes for its TearCare system, indicating increasing market acceptance. Additionally, the company launched the next-generation OmniEdge technology, which is expected to bolster its position in the minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) market. Sight Sciences has reaffirmed its full-year revenue guidance for 2025, projecting between $70 million and $75 million.

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