Insider Buying: CFO Jarrod Yahes Acquires Shares of Shutterstock Inc (SSTK)

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On May 24, 2024, Jarrod Yahes, Chief Financial Officer of Shutterstock Inc (SSTK, Financial), purchased 5,350 shares of the company, as reported in a recent SEC Filing. Following this transaction, the insider now owns 43,904 shares of Shutterstock Inc.

Shutterstock Inc operates as a global marketplace for licensed imagery, providing high-quality licensed photographs, vectors, illustrations, videos, and music to businesses, marketing agencies, and media organizations around the world.

The transaction occurred with shares priced at $37.35, valuing the purchase at approximately $199,822.50. This acquisition comes at a time when the market cap of Shutterstock Inc stands at $1.31 billion.

The price-earnings ratio of the stock is 14.17, which is lower than the industry median of 22.43. This ratio is also below the company's historical median, suggesting a potentially undervalued status in comparison to its earnings.

According to the GF Value, the intrinsic value of the stock is estimated at $66.06, indicating that at the current price of $37.35, Shutterstock Inc is significantly undervalued. The price-to-GF-Value ratio stands at 0.57.

The insider transaction history for Shutterstock Inc shows a trend with 2 insider buys and 13 insider sells over the past year. This recent purchase by the insider might signal a positive outlook on the stock's value.

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Considering the valuation metrics and insider activities, potential investors might find the current stock price an interesting entry point, especially in light of its GF Value.

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