Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (MMLP): Among Stocks Insiders Were Buying In Q1 2025

Nina Zdinjak

Tue, Apr 1, 2025, 7:02 AM 3 min read

We recently published a list of 20 Stocks Insiders Were Buying In Q1 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (NASDAQ:MMLP) stands against other stocks insiders were buying in Q1 2025.

About 30 minutes before the market closed Monday, the broader market index was up 0.3%, while the blue-chip companies gained 0.9%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.5%. Some stocks were recovering from Friday losses after inflation data came in higher than expected, coupled with weak consumer sentiment, which heightened concerns about the U.S. economy’s stability, according to Investopedia.

As investors react to daily market changes, ongoing uncertainty continues to affect the market. During such times, insider trading often garners attention, as executive purchases of company stock can signal optimism about the company’s prospects. However, insider sales do not always indicate a lack of confidence—they may be influenced by personal financial reasons or a need for diversification. Executives often follow pre-arranged plans, like 10b5-1, to ensure transparency. While insider trading can offer valuable insights, it should be considered alongside a company’s financial health, market conditions, and industry shifts.

What are some of the stocks insiders have been buying the most in the first quarter of the year? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least five insiders had purchased shares in January, February, and March. From there, we ranked the 20 stocks with the highest number of insiders purchasing shares.

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With each stock, we note the average price per share of these purchases and the stock’s market capitalization.

A tanker filled with petroleum products, sailing through a calm sea.

Market Cap: $139.04 million

Number of insiders buying: 7

Martin Midstream provides services for petroleum products and by-products in the U.S., including terminalling, processing, storage, and transportation. The Kilgore, Texas-based company operates across four segments: Terminalling and Storage, Transportation, Sulfur Services, and Specialty Products, and owns various terminal facilities. It also processes and transports sulfur and natural gas liquids, serving industries like oil and gas, petrochemicals, and chemicals.