Kathleen W. Hyle, Director at X-Energy, Inc. (XE), bought 16,522 shares at $23.00 ($230K) on 2026-04-27, disclosed to the SEC on 2026-04-29.
Director Kathleen W. Hyle purchased 10,000 shares at $23.00, marking the largest insider buy in X-Energy's history. This significant capital commitment comes as the stock trades near its 52-week low and Wall Street analysts initiate bullish coverage on the advanced nuclear developer.
X-Energy shares are currently trading at $31.075, down 15.7% over the past week and sitting 16.07% below its 52-week high of $37.025. The stock is also 15.09% above its 52-week low of $27.0, suggesting a volatile post-IPO trading range.
Catalysts include the NRC Finding of No Significant Impact for the Dow reactor project announced on May 20, and the coordinated analyst coverage initiated on May 19 by Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, UBS, and Guggenheim (which set a $57 price target).
The stock faces risks associated with its pre-revenue status and high volatility, as evidenced by a 15.7% weekly decline. Additionally, short interest represents 1.84% of the float, indicating some skepticism in the market.
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| # | Price | Shares | Value | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23.00 | 10,000 | $230K | 100.0% |
| 2 | $0.00 | 6,522 | $0 | 0.0% |
| Total | $13.92 avg | 16,522 | $230K | 100% |
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