{
  "id": 7582444,
  "title": "Insider Doubles Down, Buys 4,000 Shares of Iconic Apparel Brand for More Than $435,000",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/insider-doubles-down-buys-4-000-shares-of-iconic-apparel-brand-for-7582444",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-15T14:45:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/coverage/filings/2026/09/15/insider-doubles-down-buys-4-000-shares-of-iconic-apparel-brand-for-more-than-usd435-000/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Director Thomas J. Smach has doubled down on his insider position by acquiring a substantial stake in Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ:CROX) on September 10, 2026, through the purchase of 4,000 shares, valued at a total of $437,520. This transaction, as documented in a recent SEC Form 4 filing, was executed at an average purchase price of $109.38 per share. The current market value of Crocs, Inc. stands at $108.83 per share, based on the closing price of September 10, 2026. Crocs, Inc. is a prominent player in the casual footwear industry, boasting a market capitalization of $5.3 billion and trailing twelve months revenue of $4.1 billion. The company's success can be attributed to its iconic brand and diverse product line, which help it stand out in the competitive consumer footwear market. Crocs' distribution channels encompass both direct sales and wholesale, enabling the company to effectively reach a broad customer base. The company's financial strength is evident in its robust profitability, with a net income of $593.4 million on a trailing twelve months basis, reflecting strong operational efficiency within the cyclical consumer sector.",
  "summary": "Insider's open-market purchase brings total beneficial interest to ~212,000 shares, representing a 0.44% ownership stake in the footwear company.",
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        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Insider Doubles Down, Buys 4,000 Shares of Iconic Apparel Brand for More Than $435,000",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/insider-doubles-down-buys-4-000-shares-of-iconic-apparel-brand-for",
        "published": "2026-09-15T15:05:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}