Comscore (SCOR) CEO Matthew McLaughlin Buys 20,000 Shares

What Happened

Matthew F. McLaughlin, CEO of Comscore, made two reported purchases of company stock. On 2026-09-04 he acquired 16,633 shares at a reported weighted average price of $5.06 (total ~$84,163). On 2026-09-08 he acquired 3,367 shares at a reported weighted average price of $5.19 (total ~$17,475). Combined, these purchases equal 20,000 shares purchased for approximately $101,638. The filing lists these as purchases (transaction code P), which are generally interpreted as a bullish signal compared with sales.

Key Details

• Transaction dates and reported prices:
  • 2026-09-04: 16,633 shares @ weighted avg $5.06 (total ~$84,163). Footnote: prices in these transactions ranged $4.95–$5.15; weighted average reported.
  • 2026-09-08: 3,367 shares @ weighted avg $5.19 (total ~$17,475). Footnote: prices ranged $5.18–$5.20; weighted average reported.
• Filing: Form 4 filed 2026-09-08; both purchases were reported within the required two-business-day window.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in the filing.
• Notable footnotes: The reported per-share prices are weighted averages covering multiple trades; the reporting person offers to provide a breakdown of quantities by price to the SEC/issuer/holders on request.
• Transaction type: "P" = Purchase (open market or private purchase as indicated).

Context

• These were straightforward stock purchases, not option exercises, gifts, or awards. The filing does not indicate a 10% owner status or any derivative transactions.
• Purchases by executives are often watched by retail investors as a signal of confidence, but filings are factual records and do not explain the insider's motivations.