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LXRX LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Insider Trading

5 filings analyzed · Latest 2026-02-27
Insider buys
5
Insider sells
0
Unique insiders
2
Direction
Net buying

Historically, medium-priority insider buys have outperformed the S&P 500 by a median ~1% over the 30 days after filing — the edge is concentrated in that first month (n ≈ 7,520, 2022-2026). Past results don't predict the future. How we measure this ↗

February 2026
2026-02-27
medium
2,000 shares
$2,980
@ $1.49
Significance 4/10

Director Debbane buys 2,000 shares of LXRX at $1.49; stock down 16.5% from 52-week high amid unprofitable operations.

DEBBANE RAYMOND acquired 2,000 shares at $1.49 on 2026-02-25, bringing his holdings to 1,906,186 shares. This represents a modest addition (+0.1% vs pre-transaction holdings) at a price 16.5% below the 52-week high. Notably, this buy is the fifth consecutive LXRX purchase in four days (2026-02-17 through 2026-02-25), suggesting sustained accumulation during a period of weakness. The company remains unprofitable, with a net income of $-12,769,000.00 in the latest quarter against revenue of $14,182,000.00, though annual revenue growth was exceptional at +2481.5%. Across his broader portfolio, Debbane has posted a 100.00% 90-day win rate on 9 prior buys (avg 90d return +37.1%), but those outcomes at other tickers do not yet provide validation at LXRX, where all five recent trades have insufficient time for measurable returns. The rapid-fire sequence of small purchases at declining prices warrants observation of whether this pattern represents genuine confidence or tactical accumulation into depressed valuations.

2026-02-25
high
100,000 shares
$147,000
@ $1.47
Significance 7/10

Director Raymond Debbane buys 100,000 shares of LXRX at $1.47; stock -14.8% from high, company unprofitable

Director Raymond Debbane purchased 100,000 shares at $1.47 on 2026-02-23, increasing his holdings by 5.5% to 1,904,186 shares. The transaction occurs as LXRX trades 14.8% below its 52-week high of $1.76, despite the company's recent spike in annual revenue growth of +2481.5%, which masks persistent unprofitability: the latest quarter posted net income of $-12,769,000.00 against revenue of $14,182,000.00, and the company was unprofitable over its most recent full fiscal year. This purchase follows four other insider buys at LXRX within 6 days (2026-02-17 through 2026-02-20), but outcomes on those trades are not yet measurable. Debbane's cross-ticker track record shows a 100.00% 90-day win rate across 9 prior buys, though those occurred at different companies, providing limited direct inference for LXRX performance.

2026-02-23
high
150,000 shares
$219,755
@ $1.47
Significance 6/10

Director Raymond Debbane bought 150,000 shares (150.0K) of LXRX across 2 transactions at blended avg $1.47; now holds 1,804,186 shares.

Director Debbane executed 2 separate purchases totaling 150,000 shares for $219,755.00 on consecutive trading days (Feb 19–20, 2026) at an average price of $1.47, raising his stake by 9.1% to 1.80M shares. The stock currently trades at $1.51, modestly above his blended purchase price, though it has declined 11.2% over 30 days and sits 14.2% below its 52-week high of $1.76. Across his broader open-market history spanning multiple tickers, Debbane has executed 7 prior buys with a 100% 90-day win rate and average 90-day return of +37.1%, though his most recent same-ticker purchase at LXRX (2023-10-12) showed a 90-day return of +40.3%—his only measurable outcome at this company. The company remains unprofitable (net income of $-12.8M in its latest full year) despite revenue growth of +2481.5% year-over-year, and current quarterly revenue stands at $14.2M against a market cap of $548.7M. This represents continued accumulation by a director during a period of recent price weakness in an early-stage, loss-making company.

2026-02-18
high
268,497 shares
$352,889
@ $1.31
Significance 7/10

Director DEBBANE RAYMOND bought 268,497 shares at $1.31 avg (3 purchases, $352.9K)

Director Raymond executed 3 separate open-market purchases totaling 268,497 shares for $352,889.04 within a five-day window (Feb 13–18), increasing his holdings by 19.4% from 1,385,689 to 1,654,186 shares at a blended average price of $1.31. His prior trades at LXRX show a strong pattern: all 3 prior buys—executed in October 2023—were well-timed at the 90-day mark, with 90-day returns of +40.3%, +36.9%, and +34.2% respectively, and a 100% win rate across his cross-ticker track record (avg 90d return +37.1%). The current price of $1.32 is down 25.0% from the 52-week high of $1.76, positioning this accumulation near depressed levels. However, LXRX remains unprofitable (net income $-12.8M on revenue of $14.2M last quarter), though annual revenue growth stands at +2481.5% year-over-year, suggesting significant operational momentum despite current losses.

2026-02-04
high
1,538,462 shares
$2,000,001
@ $1.30
Significance 6/10

Director Invus Global bought 1,538,462 shares (1.54M) of LXRX at $1.30 for $2,000,000.60 on 2026-02-02

Invus Global Management, LLC purchased 1,538,462 shares for $2,000,000.60 at $1.30 per share, a substantial discretionary acquisition by a director of Lexicon Pharmaceuticals. The transaction is notable given the company's operating profile: Lexicon generated $14,182,000.00 in latest quarterly revenue but reported a net loss of $-12,769,000.00 in the same period, and was unprofitable over its most recent full fiscal year. The stock currently trades at $1.27, slightly below the $1.30 purchase price. The 52-week range of $0.29–$1.76 places the transaction near the upper portion of recent historical trading, though the stock is -27.8% from its 52-week high. Investors should evaluate whether this director-level commitment reflects confidence in Lexicon's strategic direction or product pipeline, balanced against the sustained operating losses and modest revenue base.

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