Cooper (COO) was Smart Insider's stock pick of the week after Chief Executive Albert White acquired 10,000 company shares for $80.80 apiece on Dec. 16, raising his stake by 4%.
The CEO has an "excellent" record as a purchaser, and his recent sales in September 2024 and March 2021 were "timely," Smart Insider said in a Tuesday note.
Additionally, President of CSI Holly Sheffield also bought $100,000 worth of shares at $80.75 apiece on Dec. 16, according to the note.
Smart Insider upgraded the stock to +1, or strong positive signal, from +N, or notable & positive signal, on Dec. 17.