The Dow Jones index closed higher by around 0.1% on Tuesday. When insiders purchase or sell shares, it indicates their confidence or concern around the company’s prospects. Investors and traders interested in penny stocks can consider this a factor in their overall investment or trading decision.

Below is a look at a few recent notable insider transactions for penny stocks. For more, check out Benzinga’s insider transactions platform.

Retractable Technologies

The Trade: Retractable Technologies, Inc. ( RVP ) President and CEO Thomas J Shaw bought a total of 4,240 shares at an average price of $1.09. To acquire these shares, it cost around $4,622.

What's Happening: On March 29, Retractable Technologies ( RVP ) reported results for 2023.

What Retractable Technologies Does: Retractable Technologies Inc ( RVP ) designs, develops, manufactures, and markets safety syringes and other safety medical products for the healthcare profession.

Earth Science Tech

The Trade: Earth Science Tech, Inc. ( ETST ) CEO Giorgio R. Saumat acquired a total of 20,000 shares at an average price of $0.10. To acquire these shares, it cost around $1,900.

What's Happening: On Jan. 29, Earth Science Tech ( ETST ) announced a $5 million common stock repurchase program.

What Earth Science Tech Does: Earth Science Tech Inc ( ETST ) is a diversified holding company. Currently, the company is focused on emerging prospects in the health and wellness industry.

GrafTech International

The Trade: GrafTech International Ltd. ( EAF ) 10% owner WJS Investments Ltd acquired a total of 163,250 shares at an average price of $1.81. The insider spent around $295,433 to buy those shares.

What's Happening: On April 26, GrafTech International ( EAF ) reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.

What GrafTech International Does: GrafTech International Ltd ( EAF ) is a manufacturer of high-quality graphite electrode products essential to the production of EAF steel and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

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