CTGO Contango ORE, Inc. Insider Trading

Director Nauman Clynton R. buys 10,000 shares of CTGO at $18.56; stock down 41.4% from 52-week high amid unprofitable operations.

Director Nauman Clynton R. purchased 10,000 shares at $18.56, increasing his holdings by 68.7% to 24.6K shares. The transaction occurs as CTGO trades at $19.39, down 41.4% from its 52-week high of $33.10 and down 27.4% over the past 30 days. The company reported a net loss of $-5.4M in its most recent quarter against revenue of $750.0K, and was unprofitable over its most recent full fiscal year. The insider's cross-ticker track record shows 1 prior buy with an average 90-day return of -11.1% and a 0.00% win rate, providing limited basis to assess conviction or pattern accuracy at this specific ticker. The transaction's timing and motivation relative to the stock's recent decline and the company's operating losses warrant examination by investors evaluating whether this reflects opportunistic accumulation or reflects broader uncertainty.

CEO sold 19,608 shares (19.6K) of CTGO at $26.00 on 2026-01-08; stock currently $25.99, down 12.3% from 52-week high.

Van Nieuwenhuyse Rick, President & CEO, sold 19,608 shares for $509,808.00, reducing holdings from 558,369 to 538,761 shares. At the sale price of $26.00, this represented a deliberate reduction of approximately 3.5% of his position. The sale occurred when the stock was near but slightly below its 52-week high of $29.65, having declined 12.3% from that peak. Van Nieuwenhuyse's prior trades at CTGO showed strong subsequent performance: three of his four prior purchases at this ticker posted 90-day returns of +30.3%, +30.9%, and +46.9%, establishing a pattern of well-timed accumulation at CTGO. Against this backdrop of successful prior entry timing at the same ticker, this sale is noteworthy. The company currently reports quarterly revenue of $750,000.00 against a net loss of $-5,392,948.00, reflecting significant unprofitability, which may context this capital redeployment decision.

CEO Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse buys 7,500 shares at $13.70; stock +49.6% in 30 days but CEO's prior CTGO buy underperformed 90-day horizon

Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse, President & CEO, purchased 7,500 shares of Contango ORE at $13.70 on 2025-04-22, expanding his holdings to 558,369 shares. This is the fourth open-market buy at this ticker in under two months, following purchases on 2025-04-01, 2025-03-25, and 2024-12-10. The stock has surged +49.6% in the 30 days since this transaction and +34.0% over 90 days, suggesting recent momentum. However, his prior same-ticker history shows material divergence: his December 2024 buy yielded -20.6% at 30 days and -30.0% at 90 days, and across his three prior CTGO trades, zero of one measurable 90-day outcomes were positive (timing rate 0.00%). The company is currently unprofitable with quarterly revenue of $750,000.00 and full-year net income of -$9.7M, which contextualizes the fundamental backdrop for these accumulations. Investors should monitor whether this recent price momentum reflects a sustained recovery or a rebound that may not persist.

CTGO CEO Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse buys 5,000 shares at $10.22 on 2025-04-01; stock down -58.8% from 52-week high.

Van Nieuwenhuyse purchased 5,000 shares (5.0K shares) at $10.22, increasing his holdings to 550,869 shares (550.9K shares), a modest +0.9% addition to his prior position. The purchase occurs at a significant discount to the 52-week high of $25.07 (current price $10.32 is -58.8% from that peak), and just 7 trading days after his previous buy on 2025-03-25 at the same ticker. However, his cross-ticker track record shows an 0.00% 90-day win rate across 2 prior open-market buys with an average 90d return of -30.0%, and his same-ticker history on CTGO includes a prior buy on 2024-12-10 that delivered a -30.0% return over 90 days. Against this backdrop of poor historical timing on purchases and the company's substantial unprofitability (net income of $-9.7M against quarterly revenue of $750.0K), the transaction offers limited signal of conviction.

CEO Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse bought 10,000 shares of CTGO at $9.98 on 2025-03-25; stock now -60.4% from 52-week high amid unprofitability.

Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse, President & CEO, purchased 10,000 shares at $9.98, increasing his holdings from 535.9K to 545.9K shares. The transaction is noteworthy given Contango ORE's financial distress: the company reported net income of $-9.7M against revenue of $750.0K, rendering it substantially unprofitable. The stock is trading at $9.92, down -60.4% from its 52-week high of $25.07, and Van Nieuwenhuyse's prior buy at this ticker on 2024-12-10 declined -30.0% over 90 days, establishing a pattern of unfavorable timing. The purchase occurs as the company faces fundamental profitability headwinds that warrant investor scrutiny into whether management's buying reflects confidence in a recovery plan or simply opportunistic accumulation in a depressed equity.

Director Juneau John B purchased 8,300 shares of Contango ORE at $11.83; stock down 37.0% in 30 days, third consecutive buy in 9 days.

Director Juneau John B purchased 8,300 shares at $11.83 on 2024-12-13, bringing total holdings to 319,411 shares (a +2.7% increase). This marks the third buy at Contango ORE within 9 days, following purchases on 2024-12-09 and 2024-12-06, alongside cluster buying activity by 2 other insiders within the past 14 days. However, the stock has declined 37.0% over the preceding 30 days and 42.5% over 90 days, currently trading at $11.56 well below the 52-week high of $25.07. The company reported negative net income of $-9.7M on quarterly revenue of $750.0K, indicating ongoing unprofitability. The rapid succession of purchases by this director at declining prices, combined with deteriorating fundamentals and negative recent price momentum, presents a pattern worth monitoring rather than a clear confirmation signal at this stage.

CTGO CEO Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse buys 10,000 shares at $12.89; stock down 53.6% from 52-week high amid cluster buy pattern

Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse, President & CEO of Contango ORE, purchased 10,000 shares at $12.89 on 2024-12-10, increasing his holdings to 498,332 shares. The purchase occurs in a sharp downward price environment: the stock trades at $11.64 currently, down 53.6% from its 52-week high of $25.07 and down 35.4% over the past 30 days. Two other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, forming a cluster buy pattern. The company posted net income of $-9.7M on revenue of $750.0K in its most recent quarter and remains unprofitable on a full-year basis, with market cap of $142.3M. The coincident buying by multiple insiders during significant share price deterioration warrants examination of whether management sees value at depressed levels or whether other material developments are pending.

Director Compofelice buys 10,000 shares at $12.10; part of cluster—2 others bought in past 14 days. Stock down -51.8% from 52-week high.

Director Joseph S Compofelice purchased 10,000 shares at $12.10, increasing his holdings from 148,498 to 158,498 shares (+6.7%). This buy coincides with a broader insider pattern: 2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, forming a cluster buy. The context is material: Contango ORE reported net income of $-9.7M on quarterly revenue of $750.0K (unprofitable over its most recent full fiscal year), and the stock has collapsed -51.8% from its 52-week high of $25.07, trading at $12.07 after a -39.2% drop over 30 days. The cluster buy by multiple insiders at depressed price levels, despite severe operating losses, warrants examination of whether this reflects insider assessment of near-term catalysts or valuation opportunity, or simply portfolio activity independent of business fundamentals.

Director John B Juneau bought 5.0K shares at $12.04; stock down 40.9% in 30 days, company burning $9.7M quarterly.

Juneau purchased 4,999 shares at $12.04 on 2024-12-09, adding to his 306,112 pre-transaction stake—a +1.6% increase in holdings. This is his third open-market buy at Contango ORE within days (also on 2024-12-05 and 2024-12-06), yet context raises concerns: the stock has fallen 40.9% over the past 30 days and 44.8% over 90 days, trading 53.2% below its 52-week high of $25.07. Fundamentally, the company posted $750.0K in quarterly revenue against a $9.7M net loss, with negative net income for the full fiscal year and a market cap of $143.3M. The clustering of three buys within days into a severely distressed security does not clearly signal conviction, given the magnitude of the stock's recent collapse and the underlying cash-burn trajectory.

Director Juneau buys 4,992 shares of CTGO at $11.76; stock down 54.3% from 52-week high amid losses of $-9.7M.

Director John B Juneau purchased 4,992 shares at $11.76 on 2024-12-06, increasing his holdings to 306,112 shares. The purchase follows a prior buy at the same ticker one day earlier on 2024-12-05, suggesting sequential acquisition activity. The timing occurs against a severely depressed price environment: the stock trades at $11.45, down 54.3% from its 52-week high of $25.07 and off 44.9% over the prior 30 days. Fundamentals remain a significant concern—the company reported $-9.7M in net income for its most recent fiscal year and $-9.7M net loss in the latest quarter against only $750.0K in revenue, indicating the company remains deeply unprofitable. This purchase represents a modest 1.7% increase to existing holdings; the insider has only one prior cross-ticker buy in his track record, providing limited historical context for evaluating the significance of his acquisitions.