Cassava Sciences (SAVA) CEO Richard Barry bought 237,941 shares at prices ranging between $2.13-$2.29 per share, totaling $534,743. The move comes just weeks after Cassava announced it would discontinue development of its Alzheimer’s drug, simufilam, following disappointing Phase 3 trial results. Following the news, SAVA stock soared 50% during Tuesday’s trading session.
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The insider buy is Barry’s first in over a year and is being seen as a signal of confidence in the company’s future. It suggests he sees value in Cassava’s remaining pipeline and long-term strategy.
Cassava stock had plunged more than 90% over the past year, largely due to the failed REFOCUS-ALZ trial.
Bullish Insider Sentiment for SAVA Stock
Based on informative insider transactions from the last three months, Barry is the only insider who has purchased SAVA stock. Overall, TipRanks’ Insider Trading Activity Tool shows that insider confidence in the stock is currently Positive.
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Is SAVA a Good Stock to Buy Now?
Overall, on the one-day time frame, SAVA stock is a Buy, according to TipRanks’ easy-to-read technical summary signals. This is based on 14 Bullish, four Neutral, and four Bearish signals.
