Artivion Inc (AORT) Insider Trades Signal Stock Moves

The buying and selling of stock by a company’s insiders often provides investors with insights into potential future movements. Recently, Artivion Inc [NYSE: AORT] experienced notable insider trading activity.

On August 27, 2025, Stanton Marshall S. sold 18,200 shares of Artivion Inc at $44.02 per share, totaling approximately $801,219. Following the sale, his holdings decreased to 64,200 shares, valued at around $2.99 million. Interestingly, Marshall Stanton also purchased the same number of shares, netting proceeds exceeding $801,211.

Prior to this, Holloway Jean F, the SVP and General Counsel, sold 10,000 shares at $44.37 each, generating $443,700. This sale reduced their total holdings to 10,000 shares, worth roughly $8.01 million.

Analyst Ratings for AORT

Analyst coverage of Artivion Inc has been mixed. Ladenburg Thalmann downgraded AORT from a Buy to a Neutral on August 13, 2025, setting a price target of $38.80. Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage in June 2025 with a Buy rating, while JMP Securities began coverage in October 2024 with a Market Outperform rating. Lake Street resumed its Buy rating on September 27, 2022.

Analyzing AORT Stock Performance

During the last trading session, Artivion Inc rose 1.64% to $46.51, fluctuating between a low of $45.265 and a high of $47.10. Over the past five days, the stock increased roughly 3.38%. Year-to-date, AORT shares have surged approximately 73.87%, reaching a 52-week high of $47.10 on November 5, 2025, and a 52-week low of $21.97 on April 9, 2025.

Support and Resistance Levels

Technical analysis shows a support level at $45.48, with a secondary support at $44.46. Resistance lies at $47.32, with the next level at $48.13. The 14-day RSI is 74.50, indicating an overbought condition.

Short Interest and Market Sentiment

Short interest in Artivion Inc rose sharply on October 15, 2025, increasing by 0.23 million shares to 1.32 million. Compared to September 15, 2025, when short interest stood at 1.08 million shares, this represents a 17.56% increase. Short shares account for 3.42% of the float, with a days-to-cover ratio of 3.42, signaling some negative sentiment.

Major Shareholders and Price Expectations

According to FactSet, analysts set an average 12-month price target of $45 for AORT, slightly below the last close of $45.76. Despite this, three analysts still rated the stock as a Buy at the end of 2025. Lake Street, as of August 8, 2022, initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $32 price target.