Harwood Michael Philip Acquires Shares of CIA
Insider purchase of 181 CIA shares by Harwood Michael Philip on May 5, 2026.
Key Points
- Harwood Michael Philip bought 181 shares of CIA at $5.48 each, totaling $991.88 on May 5, 2026.
- Shares of CIA traded near $5.85 on Monday, with major institutional activity from BlackRock and Vanguard.
- Recent analyst activity includes Scotiabank maintaining a hold rating with a $7.25 target.
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On May 5, 2026, Harwood Michael Philip purchased 181 shares of CIA at an average price of $5.48 each, for a total transaction value of $991.88. This insider buy wasn't part of a pre-arranged plan, indicating a direct decision to invest in the company.
Other Institutional Activity in CIA
Several major institutional investors have also been active in CIA. BlackRock, Inc. trimmed its position slightly by 33,109 shares, resulting in a total of 3,267,299 shares valued at approximately $16.4 million. Continental General Insurance Co increased its holdings by 374,955 shares, ending with 2,551,649 shares worth about $12.8 million, marking a 17.2% increase. Vanguard Capital Management LLC initiated a new position with 1,955,123 shares valued at $9.8 million. Geode Capital Management, LLC added 21,590 shares, now holding 1,052,223 shares valued at $5.3 million, a 2.1% increase. Meanwhile, State Street Corp grew its stake by 50,726 shares to a total of 668,458 shares, worth $3.4 million, an 8.2% increase. UBS Group AG reduced its position by 121,814 shares, holding 646,373 shares valued at $3.3 million, a 15.9% decrease.
Citizens, Inc. Stock Up 52.3%
Shares of CIA traded near $5.85 on Monday. The stock has seen varying levels of institutional interest, which may impact its market performance. The latest institutional moves reflect diverse strategies, including both new positions and reductions.
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Insider Buying and Selling at Citizens, Inc.
Recent insider activity at CIA includes several transactions on June 17, 2026. Sean Samuel McLaughlin bought 7,042 shares, while Cynthia Davis sold 12,012 shares and later bought 7,042 shares. Mary Taylor also sold 12,012 shares before purchasing the same number of shares. Peter Carlson acquired 7,042 shares. These purchases and sales were not part of any pre-arranged plans.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On July 16, 2024, Scotiabank maintained its hold rating on CIA, setting a price target of $7.25. This reflects the firm's outlook on CIA's future performance based on current market conditions.
Bottom Line
Harwood Michael Philip's recent purchase of CIA shares adds to the complex picture of insider and institutional activity surrounding the company. Investors often track these moves to gauge insider confidence and institutional strategies. However, it's important to remember that these filings and transactions reflect past decisions and may not indicate current investor sentiment.
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