We recently published a list of 19 Mid- And Large-Cap Stocks Insiders Are Buying After Trump’s Tariff Rollout. In this article, we are going to take a look at where GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS) stands against other mid- and large-cap stocks insiders are buying after Trump’s tariff rollout.

On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” and signed Executive Order 14257, imposing a baseline 10% tariff on nearly all U.S. imports, effective April 5. Higher tariffs—ranging from 11% to 50%—were scheduled for 57 countries and territories, including the European Union, China, and Japan. These increased rates were set to begin April 9 but were postponed for 90 days, with the exception of China, which continued to face elevated tariffs.

In April, some insiders took advantage of the dip to buy shares, while others chose to sell. Analyzing insider trading can provide valuable insights: purchases often signal confidence in the company’s future, while sales may reflect personal or diversification choices. Therefore, insider trading should be evaluated in the context of the company’s financial health and overall market conditions.

Our Methodology

Today, we’re focusing on stocks that insiders are buying in April. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified 19 mid- and large-cap companies where at least one insider bought shares between April 2 and April 14. From this list, we ranked the top 19 stocks based on the highest value of insider purchases during this period.

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GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS)

Market Cap: $2.79 billion

GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS), founded in 1971 and based in Tucker, Georgia, distributes construction products like wallboard, ceilings, steel framing, and other building materials across the U.S. and Canada. The company serves professional contractors and homebuilders, offering products for both commercial and residential projects. It also operates tool sales, rental, and service centers, along with distribution networks.

On April 7, GMS’ president and CEO, Jr. C. John Turner, acquired around $255,500 worth of the company’s shares at an average price of $70 per share. Turner used this April price drop to boost his holdings for the first time in five years. He acquired 3,650 shares, increasing his holdings to 66,928 shares. Year-to-date, the stock is down 14.23%, currently trading at $72.76 per share. Over the past 12 months, the stock dropped 22.89%.

Story Continues

For the third quarter of fiscal 2025, GMS (NYSE:GMS) reported net sales of $1.3 billion, up by 0.2% year-over-year.

Net loss amounted to $21.4 million or $0.55 per diluted share, which compares to a net income of $51.9 million or $1.28 per diluted share for the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Adjusted EBITDA of $93.0 million decreased by $35.0 million, or 27.3% from the third quarter of fiscal 2024.

GMS (NYSE:GMS) stock has an average “Hold” rating from seven analysts. The 12-month price target is $80.57, suggesting a potential upside of 10.73% from its current price, according to StockAnalysis.

Overall, GMS ranks 13th on our list of mid- and large-cap stocks insiders are buying after Trump’s tariff rollout. While we acknowledge the potential of GMS, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than GMS but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.

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