From what we can see, insiders were net buyers in JAKKS Pacific, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:JAKK ) during the past 12 months. That is, insiders acquired the stock in greater numbers than they sold it.

While we would never suggest that investors should base their decisions solely on what the directors of a company have been doing, 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 JAKKS Pacific

Over the last year, we can see that the biggest insider purchase was by insider Lawrence Rosen for US$177k worth of shares, at about US$17.64 per share. We do like to see buying, but this purchase was made at well below the current price of US$28.28. Because the shares were purchased at a lower price, this particular buy doesn't tell us much about how insiders feel about the current share price.

You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

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Insider Ownership

Many investors like to check how much of a company is owned by insiders. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. JAKKS Pacific insiders own about US$65m worth of shares. That equates to 20% of the company. We've certainly seen higher levels of insider ownership elsewhere, but these holdings are enough to suggest alignment between insiders and the other shareholders.

So What Does This Data Suggest About JAKKS Pacific Insiders?

It doesn't really mean much that no insider has traded JAKKS Pacific shares in the last quarter. However, our analysis of transactions over the last year is heartening. Insiders own shares in JAKKS Pacific and we see no evidence to suggest they are worried about the future. In addition to knowing about insider transactions going on, it's beneficial to identify the risks facing JAKKS Pacific. At Simply Wall St, we've found that JAKKS Pacific has 3 warning signs (1 is concerning!) that deserve your attention before going any further with your analysis.

But note: JAKKS Pacific 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 of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests.

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