Samsara (NYSE:IOT) Insider John Bicket Sells 119,554 Shares

Samsara Inc. (NYSE:IOTGet Free Report) insider John Bicket sold 119,554 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $38.34, for a total transaction of $4,583,700.36. Following the transaction, the insider owned 72,800 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,791,152. This trade represents a 62.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

John Bicket also recently made the following trade(s):

  • On Thursday, August 6th, John Bicket sold 57,267 shares of Samsara stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $37.89, for a total transaction of $2,169,846.63.
  • On Wednesday, August 5th, John Bicket sold 87,079 shares of Samsara stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $38.64, for a total transaction of $3,364,732.56.
  • On Wednesday, July 22nd, John Bicket sold 61,352 shares of Samsara stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $33.87, for a total transaction of $2,077,992.24.
  • On Tuesday, July 21st, John Bicket sold 202,548 shares of Samsara stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $36.81, for a total transaction of $7,455,791.88.
  • On Wednesday, July 8th, John Bicket sold 17,975 shares of Samsara stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $35.11, for a total value of $631,102.25.
  • On Tuesday, July 7th, John Bicket sold 245,925 shares of Samsara stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $36.77, for a total value of $9,042,662.25.
  • On Thursday, May 28th, John Bicket sold 30,345 shares of Samsara stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $31.20, for a total value of $946,764.00.
  • On Wednesday, May 27th, John Bicket sold 129,021 shares of Samsara stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $30.02, for a total value of $3,873,210.42.
  • On Tuesday, May 26th, John Bicket sold 104,534 shares of Samsara stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $31.10, for a total transaction of $3,251,007.40.
  • On Wednesday, May 13th, John Bicket sold 95,673 shares of Samsara stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $27.47, for a total transaction of $2,628,137.31.

Samsara Price Performance

Samsara stock opened at $38.21 on Friday. Samsara Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $23.38 and a fifty-two week high of $47.47. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $35.01 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $31.62. The firm has a market cap of $22.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 382.12, a P/E/G ratio of 8.70 and a beta of 1.34.

Samsara (NYSE:IOTGet Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, June 4th. The company reported $0.17 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.13 by $0.04. Samsara had a return on equity of 2.00% and a net margin of 3.32%.The business had revenue of $478.84 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $455.21 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.11 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 30.5% on a year-over-year basis. Samsara has set its Q2 2027 guidance at 0.150-0.160 EPS and its FY 2027 guidance at 0.700-0.720 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Samsara Inc. will post 0.15 earnings per share for the current year.

Samsara News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Samsara this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Samsara’s latest quarterly results exceeded expectations, with adjusted EPS of $0.17 versus the $0.13 consensus estimate and revenue of $478.84 million versus forecasts of $455.21 million. Revenue increased 30.5% year over year, supporting the company’s growth narrative.
  • Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable. Samsara has a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $45.33. Wells Fargo raised its target to $50, while Piper Sandler increased its target to $40; BTIG also maintained a $45 target.
  • Neutral Sentiment: Samsara will report second-quarter fiscal 2027 results after the market closes on September 3, 2026. The upcoming report is likely to be the next major catalyst as investors assess whether growth and profitability are tracking current guidance. Samsara earnings announcement
  • Negative Sentiment: CEO Sanjit Biswas sold a combined 263,900 shares from August 4 through August 6 for approximately $10.12 million. After the transactions, his direct ownership fell to 72,800 shares, a reduction of roughly 62%.
  • Negative Sentiment: Insider John Bicket also sold approximately 263,900 shares over the same period for about $10.12 million, reducing his direct holdings by roughly 62%. Dominic Phillips separately sold 29,618 shares on August 3 for approximately $1.11 million.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Samsara

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Acumen Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Samsara during the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its holdings in Samsara by 312.6% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 883 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 669 shares during the last quarter. AlphaCentric Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Samsara during the fourth quarter worth $36,000. IFP Advisors Inc grew its position in Samsara by 194.4% in the third quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 1,254 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,000 after purchasing an additional 828 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Samsara in the fourth quarter valued at $52,000. 96.02% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on IOT. Wolfe Research restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Samsara in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Guggenheim started coverage on shares of Samsara in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. They set a “buy” rating and a $45.00 price target for the company. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on Samsara from $41.00 to $42.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, June 5th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on Samsara from $46.00 to $50.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, June 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Samsara from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Monday, June 15th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $45.33.

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About Samsara

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Samsara develops an industrial Internet of Things (IoT) platform designed to help organizations monitor, manage, and optimize physical operations. The company combines connected hardware — including telematics devices, GPS trackers, dash cameras, and environmental sensors — with cloud-based software to provide real-time visibility into vehicles, mobile equipment, and fixed assets. Its software offers tools for fleet management, driver and worker safety, asset tracking, compliance (including electronic logging), maintenance scheduling, and operational analytics.

The Samsara platform emphasizes integration of live data streams with analytics and workflow features to drive efficiency and safety across industries that rely on dispersed equipment and mobile workforces.

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