Insider Buying at Civitas Resources: Insights for Investors
In this analysis, we examine the latest Dividend Channel ”DividendRank” report, focusing on companies that have seen insider buying over the past six months. Insider purchases often indicate confidence in a company’s future; executives and directors typically buy shares when they perceive significant value or positive developments ahead. Civitas Resources Inc (Symbol: CIVI) recently attracted attention due to significant insider activity, notably a purchase by COO Clayton A. Carrell.
On May 9, Carrell invested $875,074.29 to acquire 31,010 shares of CIVI, resulting in a cost per share of $28.22. As of trading on Wednesday, shares reached as high as $30.68, reflecting an 8.7% increase from Carrell’s purchase price. Currently, Civitas Resources shares are trading down 2.67% for the day. The chart below illustrates the one-year performance of CIVI shares compared to its 200-day moving average:
According to the chart, CIVI’s 52-week low stands at $22.79, while its high reaches $76.80, compared to the last trade at $31.00. The table below outlines the pricing details of insider purchases made in the past six months:
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2025 | Travis L. Counts | Chief Admin Officer & Secretary | 3,500 | $27.89 | $97,625.85 |
| 05/09/2025 | Marianella Foschi | CFO & Treasurer | 3,500 | $27.65 | $96,779.55 |
| 05/09/2025 | M. Christopher Doyle | CEO & President | 9,019 | $27.72 | $250,002.17 |
| 05/09/2025 | Howard A. Willard | Director | 7,000 | $27.67 | $193,690.00 |
| 05/09/2025 | Carrie M. Fox | Director | 18,076 | $27.72 | $501,055.87 |
| 05/09/2025 | Wouter T. Van Kempen | Director | 7,150 | $27.99 | $200,128.50 |
| 05/09/2025 | Clayton A. Carrell | President & COO | 31,010 | $28.22 | $875,074.29 |
The DividendRank report highlights that CIVI shares exhibit both attractive valuations and robust profitability metrics. With a recent share price of $31.80, the company has a price-to-book ratio of 0.4 and an annual dividend yield of 6.29%. In contrast, the average company in the report’s coverage yields 4.8% and has a price-to-book ratio of 2.5. Additionally, Civitas Resources shows a strong history of quarterly dividends and positive long-term growth rates in key performance indicators.
The report also noted, “Dividend investors aiming for value generally prefer researching the strongest, most profitable companies that are also trading at appealing valuations. We use our proprietary DividendRank formula to rank companies based on profitability and valuation, providing a list of the most ‘interesting’ stocks worthy of further examination.”
Civitas Resources Inc pays an annualized dividend of $2 per share, distributed quarterly. The most recent dividend ex-date was June 12, 2025. The chart below illustrates the long-term dividend history for CIVI, underscoring the importance of past performance when evaluating future dividend sustainability.
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