Basic Materials
Exclusive insider sentiment analysis for the Basic Materials sector. Track real-time Director purchases and institutional money flow to identify high-conviction opportunities before the market reacts.
| Filing Date | Trade Date | Ticker | Company Name | Reporting Person | Relationship | Industry | Type | Price | Qty | Total, $ | Owned After | Change, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-11-30 00:04 | 2012-11-27 | KOP | Koppers Holdings Inc. | Turner Walter W | Director, Officer; President and CEO | Specialty Chemicals | OPT+S | $33.78 | 33,600 | $1,135,136 | 268,630 | -11.1% |
| 2012-11-30 00:04 | 2012-11-27 | KOP | Koppers Holdings Inc. | Stalder James C | Director | Specialty Chemicals | SALE | $34.01 | 1,500 | $51,015 | 10,230 | -12.8% |
| 2012-11-29 23:35 | 2012-11-27 | VYST | Vystar Corp | Osborn Keith D. | 10% owner | Specialty Chemicals | BUY | $0.20 | 45,000 | $8,852 | 45,000 | +100.0% |
| 2012-11-30 02:30 | 2012-11-29 | CE | Celanese Corp | Nivica Gjon N Jr | Officer; SVP, General Counsel and Sec. | Chemicals | SALE | $39.48 | 11,003 | $434,398 | 42,684 | -20.5% |
| 2012-11-30 02:49 | 2012-11-27 | EXP | EAGLE MATERIALS INC | STEWART RICHARD ROSS | Director | Building Materials | OPT+S | $55.51 | 9,225 | $512,073 | 1,113 | -89.2% |
| 2012-11-30 02:37 | 2012-11-27 | EXP | EAGLE MATERIALS INC | BARNETT F WILLIAM | Director | Building Materials | OPT+S | $54.97 | 9,933 | $546,005 | 3,378 | -74.6% |
| 2012-11-30 01:16 | 2012-11-27 | RGLD | ROYAL GOLD INC | WENGER STEFAN | Officer; CFO and Treasurer | Gold | SALE | $83.57 | 904 | $75,547 | 88,116 | -1.0% |
| 2012-11-30 02:46 | 2012-11-27 | EXP | EAGLE MATERIALS INC | ESSL GERALD J | Officer; Executive Vice President | Building Materials | OPT+S | $55.15 | 42,394 | $2,337,966 | 52,365 | -44.7% |
| 2012-11-30 00:38 | 2012-11-27 | KALU | KAISER ALUMINUM CORP | OSBORNE ALFRED E JR | Director | Aluminum | SALE | $59.53 | 1,610 | $95,837 | 14,572 | -9.9% |
| 2012-11-29 20:21 | 2012-11-28 | K | KELLANOVA | KELLOGG W K FOUNDATION TRUST | 10% owner | Gold | SALE | $55.75 | 100,000 | $5,575,110 | 75,674,190 | -0.1% |
| 2012-11-30 00:33 | 2012-11-27 | RGLD | ROYAL GOLD INC | GROSS KAREN | Officer; VP and Secretary | Gold | SALE | $83.52 | 4,932 | $411,921 | 95,077 | -4.9% |
| 2012-11-30 02:38 | 2012-11-27 | EXP | EAGLE MATERIALS INC | NICOLAIS MICHAEL R | Director | Building Materials | OPT+S | $55.11 | 9,933 | $547,387 | 9,501 | -51.1% |
| 2012-11-30 02:49 | 2012-11-27 | EXP | EAGLE MATERIALS INC | STEWART ROBERT S | Officer; EVP-Strategy & Corp. Develop. | Building Materials | OPT+S | $55.12 | 32,435 | $1,787,895 | 54,086 | -37.5% |
| 2012-11-30 02:48 | 2012-11-27 | EXP | EAGLE MATERIALS INC | ROWLEY STEVE | Director, Officer; President & CEO | Building Materials | SALE | $54.69 | 323,564 | $17,696,168 | 146,052 | -68.9% |
| 2012-11-30 02:40 | 2012-11-27 | EXP | EAGLE MATERIALS INC | QUINN DAVID W | Director | Building Materials | OPT+S | $54.50 | 71,142 | $3,877,410 | 28,078 | -71.7% |
| 2012-11-30 02:47 | 2012-11-27 | EXP | EAGLE MATERIALS INC | HIRSCH LAURENCE E | Director | Building Materials | BUY | $54.15 | 667,575 | $36,149,186 | 1,513,121 | +79.0% |
| 2012-11-30 02:47 | 2012-11-27 | EXP | EAGLE MATERIALS INC | HIRSCH LAURENCE E | Director | Building Materials | SALE | $54.15 | 967,575 | $52,394,186 | 1,213,121 | -44.4% |
| 2012-11-29 22:05 | 2012-11-28 | SWM | Mativ Holdings, Inc. | Spears Mark A | Officer; Controller | Specialty Chemicals | SALE | $37.57 | 4,000 | $150,280 | 9,832 | -28.9% |
| 2012-11-29 00:55 | 2012-11-27 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. | 10% owner | Agricultural Inputs | SALE | $41.20 | 86,491 | $3,563,429 | 17,452,499 | -0.5% |
| 2012-11-28 18:23 | 2012-11-26 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | Hagedorn Partnership, L.P. | 10% owner | Agricultural Inputs | SALE | $41.23 | 103,700 | $4,275,551 | 17,532,807 | -0.6% |
| 2012-11-29 00:07 | 2012-11-26 | ZEUS | Olympic Steel Inc. | McNeeley Donald R. Jr. | Director | Steel | BUY | $18.45 | 1,104 | $20,368 | 105,778 | +1.1% |
| 2012-11-28 21:03 | 2012-11-27 | SHW | SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO | Knight Timothy A | Officer; President, LACG | Specialty Chemicals | OPT+S | $157.89 | 21,000 | $3,315,768 | 18,090 | -53.7% |
| 2012-11-29 00:41 | 2012-11-26 | WLK | WESTLAKE CORP | Chao Albert | Director, Officer, 10% owner; President & CEO | Specialty Chemicals | OPT+S | $75.19 | 46,613 | $3,504,948 | 184,302 | -20.2% |
| 2012-11-29 00:36 | 2012-11-26 | WLK | WESTLAKE CORP | Bender Mark Steven | Officer; Sr VP, CFO and Treasurer | Specialty Chemicals | OPT+S | $74.86 | 4,407 | $329,887 | 36,281 | -10.8% |
| 2012-11-29 00:56 | 2012-11-27 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | HAGEDORN PETER | 10% owner | Agricultural Inputs | SALE | $41.20 | 46,602 | $1,920,002 | 2,503,074 | -1.8% |
| 2012-11-28 18:24 | 2012-11-26 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | HAGEDORN PETER | 10% owner | Agricultural Inputs | SALE | $41.23 | 55,874 | $2,303,685 | 2,544,219 | -2.1% |
| 2012-11-29 00:54 | 2012-11-27 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | HAGEDORN ROBERT | 10% owner | Agricultural Inputs | SALE | $41.20 | 39,889 | $1,643,427 | 3,125,507 | -1.3% |
| 2012-11-28 18:25 | 2012-11-26 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | HAGEDORN ROBERT | 10% owner | Agricultural Inputs | SALE | $41.23 | 47,826 | $1,971,866 | 3,164,670 | -1.5% |
| 2012-11-29 03:14 | 2012-11-26 | WDFC | WD 40 CO | CRIVELLO MARIO L | Director | Specialty Chemicals | SALE | $47.31 | 10,000 | $473,072 | 658,169 | -1.5% |
| 2012-11-27 21:10 | 2012-11-26 | SHW | SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO | Heath George E | Officer; President, Global Finishes Grp | Specialty Chemicals | OPT+S | $157.93 | 15,500 | $2,447,915 | 27,289 | -36.2% |
| 2012-11-28 00:45 | 2012-11-23 | WLK | WESTLAKE CORP | Chao Albert | Director, Officer, 10% owner; President & CEO | Specialty Chemicals | OPT+S | $76.16 | 20,000 | $1,523,134 | 139,875 | -12.5% |
| 2012-11-28 00:38 | 2012-11-23 | WLK | WESTLAKE CORP | Bender Mark Steven | Officer; Sr VP, CFO and Treasurer | Specialty Chemicals | OPT+S | $75.95 | 1,220 | $92,659 | 36,281 | -3.3% |
| 2012-11-27 22:47 | 2012-11-26 | SCL | STEPAN CO | PACHOLEC FRANK | Officer; Vice President R&D | Specialty Chemicals | OPT+S | $97.93 | 1,500 | $146,902 | 26,371 | -5.4% |
| 2012-11-27 22:59 | 2012-11-23 | SXT | SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORP | HOBBS RICHARD F | Officer; Senior VP & CFO | Specialty Chemicals | SALE | $35.44 | 63,874 | $2,263,969 | 74,998 | -46.0% |
| 2012-11-27 20:26 | 2012-11-26 | K | KELLANOVA | KELLOGG W K FOUNDATION TRUST | 10% owner | Gold | SALE | $55.29 | 9,700 | $536,345 | 75,774,190 | 0.0% |
| 2012-11-28 02:27 | 2012-11-27 | VHI | VALHI INC /DE/ | SIMMONS HAROLD C | Director, Officer, 10% owner; Chairman of the Board | Chemicals | BUY | $12.04 | 6,000 | $72,239 | 1,738,133 | +0.3% |
| 2012-11-28 02:50 | 2012-11-23 | NWPX | NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. | WINSOR JENKINS | Officer; VP, Human Resources | Steel | SALE | $20.97 | 1,483 | $31,100 | 7 | -99.5% |
| 2012-11-27 00:09 | 2012-11-21 | ZEUS | Olympic Steel Inc. | McNeeley Donald R. Jr. | Director | Steel | BUY | $18.07 | 4,018 | $72,623 | 104,674 | +4.0% |
| 2012-11-26 19:44 | 2012-11-21 | SHW | SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO | Davisson Robert J | Officer; President, Paint Stores Group | Specialty Chemicals | OPT+S | $157.45 | 13,000 | $2,046,906 | 24,045 | -35.1% |
| 2012-11-27 00:09 | 2012-11-21 | UAN | CVR PARTNERS, LP | RIEMANN STANLEY A | Director, Officer; Chief Operating Officer | Agricultural Inputs | SALE | $25.48 | 15,000 | $382,200 | 30,000 | -33.3% |
| 2012-11-26 22:05 | 2012-11-21 | VYST | Vystar Corp | Allegra Joseph | Director | Specialty Chemicals | BUY | $0.19 | 26,000 | $5,049 | 261,000 | +11.1% |
| 2012-11-26 23:36 | 2012-11-21 | SCL | STEPAN CO | PACHOLEC FRANK | Officer; Vice President R&D | Specialty Chemicals | OPT+S | $97.86 | 2,500 | $244,642 | 26,371 | -8.7% |
| 2012-11-26 19:42 | 2012-11-21 | SHW | SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO | HENNESSY SEAN P | Officer; Sr. VP-Finance and CFO | Specialty Chemicals | OPT+S | $157.46 | 38,419 | $6,049,375 | 72,981 | -34.5% |
| 2012-11-26 18:41 | 2012-11-23 | K | KELLANOVA | KELLOGG W K FOUNDATION TRUST | 10% owner | Gold | SALE | $55.27 | 190,300 | $10,517,767 | 75,783,890 | -0.3% |
| 2012-11-27 00:21 | 2012-11-21 | GORO | GOLD RESOURCE CORP | REID WILLIAM W | Director, Officer; Chief Executive Officer | Other Precious Metals & Mining | BUY | $16.03 | 6,188 | $99,173 | 1,395,669 | +0.4% |
| 2012-11-27 01:38 | 2012-11-26 | VHI | VALHI INC /DE/ | SIMMONS HAROLD C | Director, Officer, 10% owner; Chairman of the Board | Chemicals | BUY | $11.98 | 4,000 | $47,900 | 1,732,133 | +0.2% |
| 2012-11-23 19:44 | 2012-11-21 | MTX | MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC | Schut Johannes C | Officer; Vice President | Specialty Chemicals | OPT+S | $71.90 | 2,400 | $172,560 | 256 | -90.4% |
| 2012-11-21 20:43 | 2012-11-19 | ZEUS | Olympic Steel Inc. | McNeeley Donald R. Jr. | Director | Steel | BUY | $17.82 | 7,626 | $135,875 | 100,656 | +8.2% |
| 2012-11-21 20:42 | 2012-11-20 | SMG | SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO CO | Brockman Vincent C | Officer; EVP, GC and Secretary | Agricultural Inputs | SALE | $41.53 | 6,529 | $271,155 | 19,632 | -25.0% |
| 2012-11-21 22:36 | 2012-11-19 | SCL | STEPAN CO | Wynn H Edward | Officer; VP, Gen'l Counsel & Secretary | Specialty Chemicals | OPT+S | $97.38 | 2,416 | $235,275 | 6,620 | -26.7% |
Strategic Analysis
Analyzing insider transactions within the Basic Materials sector provides critical insights into institutional sentiment. When multiple executives across different companies in the same industry exhibit similar buying patterns (cluster buying), it often signals an upcoming sector-wide recovery or undervalued market conditions.
Regulatory Transparency
Our platform tracks SEC Form 4 filings in real-time. We differentiate between routine option exercises and open-market purchases to give you a clear view of "Skin in the Game". Understanding the roles of Directors vs. 10% Owners helps prioritize signals that carry the most predictive weight.
UNDERSTANDING THE DATA
FILING DATE: The date and time when the transaction was reported to the SEC. This is when the public first receives the information.
TRADE DATE: The actual day the insider executed the purchase or sale in the market.
INDUSTRY: The specific market sector the company operates in. Useful for identifying broader institutional capital flows across sectors.
OWNED AFTER: The total number of shares held by the insider following the transaction. This highlights the insider's remaining conviction in the company.
CHANGE %: The percentage increase or decrease of the insider's total position. Large percentage changes often carry more weight than the dollar amount alone.
TRADE TYPES DEFINITIONS
BUY: An open market purchase. Typically indicates an insider's belief that the stock is undervalued or poised for growth.
SELL: An open market sale. While often used for diversification or liquidity, large or unexpected sales can be a warning signal.
OPT+S (OPTION EXERCISE & SALE): This occurs when an insider exercises their stock options and sells them immediately. Often part of a structured compensation plan.