Five US Stocks See Over $185M in Insider Buying, with Soho House and WR Berkley Leading the Pack
Insider buying can signal confidence when executives and major shareholders put their own money on the line. While not foolproof, these transactions offer a window into how those closest to a company view its prospects. This past week saw significant…
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Insider buying can signal confidence when executives and major shareholders put their own money on the line. While not foolproof, these transactions offer a window into how those closest to a company view its prospects. This past week saw significant insider activity across five stocks, with purchases ranging from $8 million to $100 million.
Soho House: $100 Million Merger-Related Purchase
Soho House & Co. (NYSE: SHCO) saw the largest insider transaction as Momentum Solutions II acquired 11,111,111 shares at $9.00 each for approximately $100 million on January 29, 2026. This purchase coincided with the company’s merger completion with MCR Hospitality Fund IV. The membership platform operator reported Q3 revenue of $370.75 million, up from $333.37 million year-over-year, with 269,606 members. The stock has gained 22% over the past year.
W.R. Berkley: $57 Million Sustained Buying Campaign
W.R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB | WRB Price Prediction) attracted major insider buying from 10% owner Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, which acquired nearly 8 million shares between December 18, 2025, and February 6, 2026. Recent purchases totaling approximately $57 million occurred at prices ranging from $67.71 to $71.39 per share. The insurance holding company reported Q4 revenue of $3.72 billion and returned $608.3 million to shareholders. Despite quarterly earnings declining 21.9% year-over-year, the company maintained a 21.4% return on equity. Analysts set a consensus target of $68.33, while the stock has gained 17.55% over the past year.
Sonos: $11.6 Million Accumulation Amid Turnaround
Sonos (NASDAQ: SONO) saw major shareholder Coliseum Capital Management acquire 733,073 shares over three days (February 4 to 6, 2026) at prices ranging from $15.50 to $16.49 apiece, totaling approximately $11.6 million. The audio technology company reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $287.90 million, representing 13% year-over-year growth. The buying came as the stock surged 19% in one week following strong earnings. Analysts maintain a consensus target of $19.38, implying further upside.
Other Notable Insider Buying
ProMIS Neurosciences (NASDAQ: PMN) insiders participated in a $175 million private placement that closed on February 3, 2026. CEO Neil Warma, Chief Scientific Officer Neil Cashman, and major shareholder ABG Management acquired shares and warrants at $12.13 per share, with ABG purchasing 700,741 shares worth approximately $8.5 million.
5E Advanced Materials (NASDAQ: FEAM) saw director and 10% owner BEP Special Situations IV purchase 4 million shares at $2.00 on February 2, 2026, totaling $8 million. The pre-revenue boron and lithium developer has struggled, with shares down 75% over the past year.
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