Insider Confidence Persists Amid Volatile Share Price
Kidoz’s latest form 5 filing, dated 31 Dec 2025, shows owner David Moshe maintaining a sizable holding of 543,379 shares, while his related entity, Compass H.N.T Yazamut Ltd., holds an additional 339,612 shares. The combined stake of roughly 883,000 shares—over 30 % of the outstanding shares—underscores a long‑term commitment that contrasts sharply with the company’s recent 23 % drop in weekly price and the low 0.33 CAD per‑share valuation. The filing does not report any new transactions; rather, it confirms that Moshe’s ownership remains intact as the stock price briefly edged down 0.03 % on that day.
A Pattern of Employee‑Option Grants Signals Growth Ambitions
Moshe’s record of 8 stock‑option grants—from 50,000 shares in 2021 to 270,000 in 2025—demonstrates a deliberate strategy to keep management incentivised. Each grant comes with a very low exercise price (CAD 0.20–0.50), which, if exercised, would dilute the share base but could be offset by future revenue growth. The consistent vesting schedule (2 % per month) suggests a management view that the company’s valuation will rise steadily, aligning executive rewards with shareholder value. For investors, this pattern may be read as confidence in the company’s product roadmap, particularly the CloudX platform and the push for privacy‑first ad‑tech solutions.
Company‑Wide Insider Activity Shows Broad Executive Alignment
Beyond Moshe, the filing highlights a broader cohort of insiders—President Ben Tora Eldad, Chairman Williams Tryon M, and CEO Jason Williams—each holding sizable options and common‑stock positions. Combined, these executives own more than 9 million shares post‑transaction, a figure that dwarfs individual holdings. The concentration of ownership across senior management reduces the likelihood of short‑term opportunistic selling, which can be a concern for micro‑cap stocks. The presence of large option pools, however, hints at a future dilution risk should the company decide to issue additional shares to fund expansion or product development.
Implications for Investors
- Stability vs. Volatility: While insider holdings suggest confidence, the 23 % weekly decline and 5.71 % monthly slide indicate that the market is still uncertain about Kidoz’s growth trajectory.
- Dilution Risk: The cumulative options of over 1.2 million shares represent a potential 5–10 % dilution if fully exercised. Investors should monitor exercise dates and company announcements for capital‑raising plans.
- Strategic Positioning: Kidoz’s focus on child‑safe, AI‑driven ad‑tech could differentiate it from larger competitors, potentially leading to higher margins if the CloudX platform gains traction.
Looking Ahead
The 2026‑02‑04 close price of 0.34 CAD, paired with a 52‑week high of 0.46 CAD, signals that the stock still has upward room, albeit within a highly volatile sector. Insider activity remains robust, and the company’s continued investment in technology suggests that it is positioning itself to capitalize on emerging advertising trends. For long‑term investors, the key will be whether Kidoz can translate its insider confidence into sustained revenue growth, while managing the dilution potential of its extensive option pools.
| Date | Owner | Transaction Type | Shares | Price per Share | Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | David Moshe () | Holding | 543,379.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | David Moshe () | Holding | 339,612.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2021-02-01 | David Moshe () | Holding | 495,000.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2021-04-06 | David Moshe () | Holding | 495,000.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2022-02-01 | David Moshe () | Holding | 495,000.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2023-02-21 | David Moshe () | Holding | 495,000.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2024-03-26 | David Moshe () | Holding | 495,000.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2025-08-21 | David Moshe () | Holding | 495,000.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| N/A | Ben Tora Eldad (President & General Manager EM) | Holding | 5,214,965.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2021-02-01 | Ben Tora Eldad (President & General Manager EM) | Holding | 495,000.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2021-04-06 | Ben Tora Eldad (President & General Manager EM) | Holding | 495,000.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2022-02-01 | Ben Tora Eldad (President & General Manager EM) | Holding | 495,000.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2023-02-21 | Ben Tora Eldad (President & General Manager EM) | Holding | 495,000.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2024-03-26 | Ben Tora Eldad (President & General Manager EM) | Holding | 495,000.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2025-08-21 | Ben Tora Eldad (President & General Manager EM) | Holding | 495,000.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2021-02-01 | Kalborg Claes () | Holding | 481,250.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2021-04-06 | Kalborg Claes () | Holding | 481,250.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2022-02-01 | Kalborg Claes () | Holding | 481,250.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2023-02-21 | Kalborg Claes () | Holding | 481,250.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2024-03-26 | Kalborg Claes () | Holding | 481,250.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2025-08-21 | Kalborg Claes () | Holding | 481,250.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
