Insider Trading March 4, 2026

Gold.com Director Sells $1.42 Million in Shares; Company Sees Private Placement and Analyst Upgrades

Director Jeffrey D. Benjamin reduces direct stake as Gold.com secures $150 million private placement and DA Davidson adjusts targets amid volatile metals market

By Caleb Monroe GOLD
Gold.com Director Sells $1.42 Million in Shares; Company Sees Private Placement and Analyst Upgrades
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Jeffrey D. Benjamin, a director at Gold.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:GOLD), disposed of 25,000 shares on March 2, 2026, generating roughly $1.42 million. The transaction occurred at a weighted average price of $56.7328 across multiple trades. The company also announced a $150 million private placement with an affiliate of Tether Global Investments Fund, while DA Davidson raised its price target on Gold.com to $53 and reiterated a Buy rating amid rising metal spot prices and greater market volatility.

Key Points

  • Director Jeffrey D. Benjamin sold 25,000 shares on March 2, 2026, for approximately $1.42 million, at a weighted average price of $56.7328 per share.
  • Gold.com agreed to a $150 million private placement with TPM, S.A. de C.V. to purchase 3,370,787 shares at $44.50 per share, a discount to the average market price.
  • DA Davidson raised its price target for Gold.com to $53.00 and maintained a Buy rating, citing higher spot prices for gold and silver, increased market volatility, and widening retail-wholesale spreads.

Jeffrey D. Benjamin, who serves on the board of Gold.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:GOLD), sold 25,000 shares of the company's common stock on March 2, 2026, realizing about $1.42 million from the disposition.

The shares were transacted in several trades at prices spanning $56.50 to $57.10, producing a weighted average sale price of $56.7328 per share. At the time of the sale, Gold.com shares had climbed 119% over the prior 12 months and were trading near $56.90.

Following these sales, Benjamin's direct holding in the company stands at 544,664 shares. In addition to his directly held position, Benjamin has indirect holdings of 691,000 shares through the Jeffrey D. Benjamin 2012 Family Trust and 49,240 shares held through his spouse's 2012 Family Trust.

According to InvestingPro analysis cited in company commentary, Gold.com currently appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value. The same analysis points readers to a more in-depth Pro Research Report on Gold.com, available among a broader library of over 1,400 U.S. equities for subscribers seeking additional valuation and company specifics.


Separately, 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 terms of the agreement, TPM will acquire 3,370,787 shares at $44.50 per share, a price described as a discount from the average market level.

In analyst activity, DA Davidson raised its price target for Gold.com to $53.00 and maintained a Buy rating. The firm attributed its outlook to rising spot prices for gold and silver and to increased market volatility. DA Davidson also observed that Gold.com has benefited from expanding spreads between retail and wholesale pricing for precious metals.

The firm's analyst commentary extended to the broader gold sector. DA Davidson reported that Barrick Gold Corp. surpassed consensus expectations for its second-quarter earnings, driven by greater unit demand and elevated prices. In response, the firm raised its price target on Barrick Gold to $60.00 from $53.00 while maintaining a Buy rating, and reiterated a favorable view of conditions in the gold market.

The sequence of insider selling, a sizable discounted private placement and analyst revisions provide multiple data points for investors tracking corporate capital moves and market sentiment in the precious metals space. The information above reflects company filings and analyst commentary as presented.

Risks

  • InvestingPro analysis indicates Gold.com appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value, presenting valuation risk for equity investors in the company - impacts equity markets and investor portfolios.
  • The private placement with TPM is priced at a discount to the average market price, which could have dilutive effects on existing shareholders - impacts corporate finance and shareholder value.
  • Rising market volatility noted by DA Davidson can increase uncertainty around metals pricing and company performance, affecting the precious metals sector and related equities.

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