Barbara Yastine Buys Shares of Primerica, Inc. (PRI)

On June 12, 2026, Barbara Yastine purchased 58 shares of Primerica, Inc. (NYSE: PRI) at an average price of $278.96 per share. The total value of the transaction was $16,179.68. This insider transaction was not part of a pre-arranged trading plan.

Insider Buying and Selling at Primerica, Inc.

Barbara Yastine was not the only insider active on June 12. Other insiders, including Amber Lynne Cottle, Cynthia Day, Joel Babbit, and Donald Williams, also bought shares at the same price of $278.96. Meanwhile, Primerica's CEO, Glenn Williams, sold 1,500 shares at $280.49 each as part of a planned sale.

Other Institutional Activity in Primerica, Inc.

Several institutional investors have made recent changes to their holdings in Primerica. Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC reduced its stake by 94,022 shares to a total of 3,071,590 shares, valued at approximately $769.37 million. BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 41,795 shares, reaching a total of 2,994,602 shares worth about $750.09 million. FMR LLC trimmed its position by 34,998 shares, holding 2,827,218 shares valued at $708.16 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and Vanguard Capital Management LLC both established new positions, each holding 1,831,548 and 1,432,793 shares, respectively.

Primerica, Inc. Stock Snapshot

Primerica, Inc. (NYSE: PRI) is currently trading near $282.01. The company boasts a market capitalization of $8.75 billion and a P/E ratio of 11.78. The stock has experienced a 52-week low of $230.09 and a high of $288.03. Its 50-day moving average stands at $272.51, with a 200-day average of $264.20. Primerica maintains a current ratio of 3.6, a quick ratio of 1.089, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 73.789.

Recent Earnings

In its most recent earnings report, Primerica posted revenue of $3.42 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 8.1%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) was $23.83, with a net margin of 22.6% and a return on equity of 32.3%. Primerica's next earnings announcement is scheduled for August 5, 2026.

Dividend

Primerica, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $4.48, yielding 1.6%. The dividend payout ratio is 18.13%, indicating a conservative approach to distributing profits.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts have been active in setting new price targets for Primerica. On May 21, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained a 'hold' rating with a price target of $291. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods also maintained a 'hold' rating, setting their target at $305 on May 13, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' recommendation, with a mean price target of $298.5 based on six opinions.

About Primerica, Inc.

Primerica, Inc., headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, provides financial products and services to middle-income households in the U.S. and Canada. The company operates through three segments: Term Life Insurance, Investment and Savings Products, and Corporate and Other Distributed Products. Primerica offers term life insurance, mutual funds, retirement plans, and various annuities. It also provides mortgage loans, prepaid legal services, and identity theft defense. Founded in 1927, the company employs approximately 2,301 people and is led by CEO Glenn Jackson Williams.

Bottom Line

Barbara Yastine's recent purchase of Primerica shares highlights ongoing insider interest in the company. Primerica, with its strong market position and diverse product offerings, continues to attract institutional investors. As always, it's important to remember that insider transactions provide a backward-looking view and may not indicate future performance.