CEO John C Hill buys 233 shares at $51.87 (2 transactions, $12.1K) as stock trades 3.8% below 52-week high
John C Hill, CEO & President, executed 2 purchases totaling 233 shares for $12,085.71 at $51.87 per share on 2026-06-26, increasing his holdings from 673 to 906 shares (+34.6% net change). The purchase occurred when CET traded at $52.59, which is -3.8% from the 52-week high of $54.65. At the same ticker, Hill's prior 5 trades show mixed timing outcomes: 3 of those buys were well-timed at the 90-day mark. His cross-ticker track record shows 13 prior buys with an 84.62% win rate at 90 days (avg 90d return +4.1%), though this does not necessarily predict outcomes at CET specifically where his 90-day returns have ranged from -10.5% to +2.1%. The current filing adds material holdings concentration; the net change of 233 shares represents a notable portfolio addition by the chief executive.
CEO John C Hill buys 500 CET shares at $50.91; timing pattern aligns with 3 of 4 prior well-timed buys at same ticker.
Hill purchased 500 shares at $50.91, increasing holdings from 76,873 to 77,373 shares. The acquisition occurs within 2% of the 52-week high ($51.98), at a point where the stock has advanced 2.5% over the past 30 days. His same-ticker history reveals 5 prior purchases, 3 of which were well-timed at the 90-day mark (positive 90d returns), suggesting a pattern of disciplined entry timing at this security. However, one recent buy on 2025-11-07 shows only -0.1% 30-day performance, and the 2025-01-06 purchase ultimately fell -10.5% over 90 days, indicating variability in near-term outcomes despite the broader historical pattern.
CEO Hill John C buys 100 CET shares at $50.70; holdings reach 858 shares (+13.2%). Strong cross-ticker track record: 11 prior buys, 90d win rate 90.91%.
Hill John C, CEO & President of Central Securities Corp, purchased 100 shares at $50.70 on 2025-11-07, increasing his holdings to 858 shares (+13.2% vs pre-transaction holdings). His cross-ticker track record spans 11 prior open-market buys with an average 90-day return of +5.0% and a 90d win rate of 90.91%. At this specific ticker (CET), prior trading shows 4 of 5 prior buys were well-timed at the 90-day mark, with three prior purchases delivering 90-day returns between +0.4% and +6.9%. The current price of $51.55 is -0.8% from the 52-week high and has risen +3.5% over the past 90 days. This purchase reflects the insider's demonstrated ability to identify entry points, though the modestly sized transaction ($5,070.00) and pricing near recent highs suggests caution against overstating conviction magnitude.
CEO Hill John C bought 700 CET shares at $45.87; prior same-ticker buys well-timed with 90d returns of +5.2%–+10.6%.
Hill John C, CEO & President, purchased 700 shares of Central Securities Corp (CET) at $45.87 on 2025-01-06, expanding his holdings to 72,992 shares. The stock currently trades at $45.53, down 3.2% over 30 days and down 7.3% from its 52-week high of $49.10. Notably, his prior four trades at CET with measurable outcomes (all buys) were well-timed, with 90-day returns ranging from +6.8% to +10.6%. His cross-ticker track record shows a 100% win rate across 10 prior buys with an average 90-day return of +8.0%. This latest purchase occurs against a backdrop of recent weakness, adding to a demonstrated pattern of open-market accumulation in this security.
CEO John C Hill purchases 800 shares at blended $46.82 in two transactions, +4210.5% increase in holdings; prior 5 buys at CET showed 100% 90-day win rate.
John C Hill, CEO & President, executed 2 separate purchases totaling 800 shares for $37,452.00, expanding his holdings from 19 to 819 shares. His prior trade history at CET shows a consistent pattern: 5 prior buys all posted positive 90-day returns (ranging from +6.8% to +10.6%), with a 100% win rate across that sample. His cross-ticker track record spans 8 prior buys with a 90-day win rate of 100.00% and an average 90-day return of +8.0%. The current stock price of $46.90 is -0.6% from the 52-week high of $47.20, and has appreciated +9.6% over the past 90 days. The magnitude of this accumulation—a 4210.5% increase from a minimal prior position—combined with the consistent pattern of well-timed purchases at this ticker, warrants investor attention.
