Insider Trading March 10, 2026

Gold.com Director Disposes $1.39 Million in Shares Amid Recent Price Pullback

Jeffrey D. Benjamin sells 27,618 shares in two transactions as Gold.com pursues a $150 million private placement and attracts analyst attention

By Leila Farooq GOLD
Gold.com Director Disposes $1.39 Million in Shares Amid Recent Price Pullback
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Gold.com director Jeffrey D. Benjamin sold 27,618 shares of the company's common stock in two transactions totaling approximately $1.39 million. The sales - executed on March 6 and March 9, 2026 - follow a one-week 11% decline in the stock even as the shares are up 88% over the past year. Separately, the company has struck a $150 million private placement agreement and received an upgraded price target from DA Davidson.

Key Points

  • Gold.com director Jeffrey D. Benjamin sold 27,618 shares for roughly $1.39 million in two transactions on March 6 and March 9, 2026.
  • Gold.com has agreed to a $150 million private placement with TPM, S.A. de C.V. for 3,370,787 shares at $44.50 each, a reported 11.9% discount to the 10-day VWAP.
  • DA Davidson increased its price target for Gold.com to $53 from $45 and maintained a Buy rating; InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value estimate.

Summary

Director Jeffrey D. Benjamin of Gold.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:GOLD) recently sold a combined 27,618 shares of the company’s common stock for roughly $1.39 million. Those sales took place in two trades at weighted average prices between $50.1677 and $53.0273. The transactions came after a difficult seven-day stretch for the stock, which fell 11% over the week despite an 88% gain over the prior 12 months.


Transaction details

On March 6, 2026, Benjamin sold 2,935 shares at an average price of $53.0273 per share. He then sold 24,683 shares on March 9, 2026, at an average price of $50.1677 per share. Together, the two transactions accounted for 27,618 shares and generated proceeds of approximately $1.39 million.

Following these sales, Benjamin’s direct ownership stands at 502,506 shares. He also retains indirect holdings of 691,000 shares via the Jeffrey D. Benjamin 2012 Family Trust, and 49,240 shares through his spouse’s 2012 Family Trust.


Market context and valuation notes

Gold.com, which has a market capitalization of about $1.47 billion, is trading near $52.32 at the time of the reporting. Analysis from InvestingPro cited in the record indicates the stock appears overvalued versus its Fair Value estimate. The platform also notes there are 12 additional InvestingPro Tips and a Pro Research Report available for GOLD and more than 1,400 other U.S. stocks for investors seeking deeper coverage.


Corporate financing and analyst activity

In a separate development, Gold.com entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with TPM, S.A. de C.V., an affiliate of Tether Global Investments Fund, for a $150 million private placement of common stock. Under the agreement, TPM will buy 3,370,787 shares at $44.50 each, a price described as an 11.9% discount to the 10-day volume weighted average price.

On the analyst front, DA Davidson raised its price target for Gold.com to $53 from $45 while keeping a Buy rating. The firm cited rising spot prices for gold and silver along with greater market volatility as reasons for the higher target and maintained its positive rating on the stock.


Related peer performance

The report also references Barrick Gold Corp., which exceeded consensus expectations for its second quarter of 2026 with stronger-than-anticipated revenue, EBIT and EBITDA driven by increased demand and pricing. Following that performance, DA Davidson raised its price target for Barrick Gold to $60 while maintaining a Buy rating, noting benefits from expanding spreads between retail and wholesale pricing for gold and silver.


What this means

The filings show a director sale of a modest percentage of overall holdings and concurrent corporate activity including a sizable private placement and renewed analyst optimism. The information available highlights ongoing activity in the precious metals sector and continued analyst coverage, while third-party valuation analysis offers a counterpoint on relative price.

Risks

  • Short-term price volatility - the stock fell 11% over the prior seven days despite a one-year return of 88%, indicating potential near-term swings in the precious metals and equities markets.
  • Private placement dilution - the $150 million issuance of 3,370,787 shares at a discount to the 10-day VWAP could affect existing shareholders and valuation, with implications for equity markets and investor returns.
  • Valuation mismatch - InvestingPro’s assessment that GOLD appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value estimate introduces uncertainty for investors relying on third-party valuation versus current market and analyst sentiment.

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