No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest, by STARRETT DOUGLAS A, was filed 28 May 2021.
Starrett l S Co: what insiders have been doing
Every trade that managers of Starrett l S Co disclose to SEC (Form 4) is tracked on this page. The company sits in the Industry sector and is based in Athol, United States. It was founded in 1880. Nothing new has been filed by managers of Starrett l S Co in twelve months, the latest record being from 23 May 2024.
Looking back to 2006, when coverage begins, insiders filed 96 purchases and 28 sales.
For comparison within the same sector, see the insider buying recorded at Auroora Yhtiöt Oyj and MBB SE. This summary is built from SEC (Form 4) disclosures alone and does not predict where the share price will go.
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Financial data
as of FY 2023FY ended June 2023 · cache
- 61,299 sharesClass B Common StockSEC:0001437749-24-018166:1
- 784 sharesClass B Common StockSEC:0001437749-24-018169:1
- 10,840 sharesClass A Common StockSEC:0001437749-24-018170:0
- 74,476 sharesClass A Common StockSEC:0001437749-24-018167:0
- 20,840 sharesClass A Common StockSEC:0001437749-24-018172:0
- 22,905 sharesClass A Common StockSEC:0001437749-24-018173:0
- 39,259 sharesClass A Common StockSEC:0001437749-24-018171:0
- 10,840 sharesClass A Common StockSEC:0001437749-24-018168:0
- 1,434 sharesClass A Common StockSEC:0001437749-24-018174:0
- 19,346 sharesClass A Common StockSEC:0001437749-24-018169:0
- 161,117 sharesClass A Common StockSEC:0001437749-24-018166:0
- 912 shares@ US$8.991.5% of flowClass A Common StockSEC:0000093676-23-000089:0
- 1,561 shares@ US$8.892.8% of flowClass A Common StockSEC:0000093676-23-000090:0
- 707 shares@ US$8.932.5% of flowClass A Common StockSEC:0000093676-23-000091:0
- 593 shares@ US$9.053.3% of flowClass A Common StockSEC:0000093676-23-000088:0
- 2,071 shares@ US$10.589.1% of flowSection 16 Form 4SEC:0000093676-23-000079:0
- 4,615 shares@ US$10.4510.0% of flowClass A Common StockSEC:0000093676-23-000077:0
- 1,757 shares@ US$10.6011.7% of flowSection 16 Form 4SEC:0000093676-23-000081:0
- 2,757 shares@ US$10.515.3% of flowSection 16 Form 4SEC:0000093676-23-000075:0
- 5,673 shares@ US$10.4044.4% of flowSection 16 Form 4SEC:0000093676-23-000043:0
- 7,250 shares@ US$10.4013.7% of flowClass A Common StockSEC:0000093676-23-000046:0
- 4,750 shares@ US$10.4020.2% of flowSection 16 Form 4SEC:0000093676-23-000049:0
- 5,673 shares@ US$10.4044.4% of flowClass A Common StockSEC:0000093676-23-000042:0
- 58,999 shares@ US$10.4093.7% of flowClass A Common StockSEC:0000093676-23-000040:0
- 4,750 shares@ US$10.4019.3% of flowSection 16 Form 4SEC:0000093676-23-000048:0
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About Starrett l S Co
The L.S. Starrett Company (ticker: SCX) is a long-established U.S. industrial business that has historically been listed on the NYSE/NASDAQ market in the United States, with a core franchise in precision tools, metrology, and cutting products. Founded in 1880 by Laroy S. Starrett in Athol, Massachusetts, the company has built a brand identity around accuracy, durability, and American manufacturing heritage. Its headquarters remain in Athol, Massachusetts, and the company presents itself as a global manufacturer with deep roots in U.S. industrial production. ([starrett.com](https://www.starrett.com/about-us))
Starrett’s product base is broad for a niche industrial franchise. The company says it offers more than 5,000 variations of precision tools, gages, measuring instruments, and saw blades for industrial, professional, and consumer markets worldwide. In practical terms, that portfolio spans micrometers, calipers, gauges, electronic measurement devices, saw blades, and related cutting accessories used in machining, fabrication, maintenance, and quality-control environments. This breadth helps Starrett serve both professional users and end markets that require tight tolerances and dependable inspection or cutting performance. ([starrett.com](https://www.starrett.com/about-us))
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From a competitive standpoint, Starrett is best viewed as a branded specialty manufacturer rather than a mass-market industrial conglomerate. Its competitive advantages are centered on brand recognition, long product heritage, precision engineering, and a reputation for reliability. The market remains fragmented, with competition coming from both specialist metrology suppliers and broader industrial toolmakers. That said, Starrett’s longevity and “Made in America” positioning can matter commercially, particularly for customers seeking supply-chain resilience and domestically manufactured tooling. ([starrett.com](https://www.starrett.com/about-us))
Geographically, the company serves worldwide industrial and professional markets, while maintaining a visible U.S. manufacturing footprint. The company’s public materials emphasize that it has been manufacturing tools in the United States since 1880 and continues to produce certain products domestically with globally sourced materials and components. This mix suggests a hybrid operating model that combines American heritage with an international sourcing and distribution base. ([starrett.com](https://www.starrett.com/about-us))
Recent company updates available on Starrett’s website point to ongoing product innovation, including a touchscreen electronic indicator and carbide-tipped reciprocating saw blades. The site also highlighted new executives in February 2025, indicating some management refresh. In addition, Starrett announced in 2025 that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement in an all-cash go-private transaction with an affiliate of MiddleGround Capital, a major strategic development that investors should track carefully because it may change the company’s public-market status. ([starrett.com](https://www.starrett.com/?utm_source=openai))
Overall, SCX represents a classic U.S. industrial niche company: a heritage brand with a specialized product set, global market reach, and exposure to manufacturing, maintenance, and precision measurement demand. For French-speaking investors, the key investment lens is not high growth, but rather brand strength, industrial relevance, and strategic optionality around ownership and listing status. ([starrett.com](https://www.starrett.com/about-us))
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