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Fifth Third Bank and U.S. Bank are both closing branches in the Greater Cincinnati area. Fifth Third is closing a local branch, and both banks are directing customers to nearby full-service locations.
New tenants, including Aldi and Fifth Third Bank, have been announced for the $60 million Target-anchored Harrison Town Center development on Cincinnati's West Side. This retail project is expected to generate nearly 600 jobs in the city of Harrison.
Stephens has increased its price target for Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) from $58 to $63, while reiterating an "Equal Weight" rating on the stock. This adjustment reflects a change in the firm's outlook for the bank. The article also notes other recent analyst adjustments for Fifth Third Bancorp, mostly involving price target increases and maintaining existing ratings.
Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky increased its stake in TechnipFMC plc by 7.3% in the first quarter, now holding 692,800 shares valued at approximately $47.9 million. This move comes as TechnipFMC reported better-than-expected earnings, with an EPS of $0.64 against a $0.57 consensus and revenue up 11.6% year-over-year to $2.49 billion. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for the stock, with a consensus target price of $69.64.
The Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky significantly increased its stake in Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) by 2,029.6% in the first quarter, acquiring an additional 474,100 shares. This brings their total holdings to 497,459 shares, valued at approximately $29.40 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in Ball, which recently reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings and announced a quarterly dividend.
Fifth Third Bank and U.S. Bank are both closing branches in the Greater Cincinnati area. Fifth Third is closing a local branch, and both banks are directing customers to nearby full-service locations.
New tenants, including Aldi and Fifth Third Bank, have been announced for the $60 million Target-anchored Harrison Town Center development on Cincinnati's West Side. This retail project is expected to generate nearly 600 jobs in the city of Harrison.
Stephens has increased its price target for Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) from $58 to $63, while reiterating an "Equal Weight" rating on the stock. This adjustment reflects a change in the firm's outlook for the bank. The article also notes other recent analyst adjustments for Fifth Third Bancorp, mostly involving price target increases and maintaining existing ratings.
Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky increased its stake in TechnipFMC plc by 7.3% in the first quarter, now holding 692,800 shares valued at approximately $47.9 million. This move comes as TechnipFMC reported better-than-expected earnings, with an EPS of $0.64 against a $0.57 consensus and revenue up 11.6% year-over-year to $2.49 billion. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for the stock, with a consensus target price of $69.64.
The Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky significantly increased its stake in Ball Corporation (NYSE:BALL) by 2,029.6% in the first quarter, acquiring an additional 474,100 shares. This brings their total holdings to 497,459 shares, valued at approximately $29.40 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in Ball, which recently reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings and announced a quarterly dividend.
J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG acquired a new position in Ferguson plc, purchasing over 54,000 shares valued at approximately $12.76 million. Institutional investors hold a significant 81.98% of Ferguson's shares, with several firms increasing their stakes. Ferguson recently reported strong quarterly earnings and announced a quarterly dividend along with a new $2 billion share buyback program.
Pittenger & Anderson Inc. significantly increased its stake in Old Dominion Freight Line (NASDAQ:ODFL) by 3,700% in the first quarter, now holding 8,360 shares valued at $1.634 million. Other institutions also added to their positions, with institutional ownership at 77.82%. The company reported strong Q1 earnings of $1.14 per share, surpassing expectations, despite a slight revenue decline, and analysts currently maintain a "Hold" rating with an average price target of $220.
LGT Fund Management Co Ltd. has acquired 51,000 shares of Devon Energy Corporation, valued at approximately $2.57 million, in the first quarter, contributing to institutional investors now holding 69.72% of the stock. Despite missing Q1 earnings and revenue estimates, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating, and the company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.32 per share. Insider selling has also been reported, while the stock shows a market capitalization of $26.22 billion and a PE ratio of 11.75.
LGT Fund Management Co Ltd. recently acquired a new position in Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE:MAIN), purchasing 27,752 shares valued at approximately $1.47 million. Several other hedge funds also adjusted their holdings in the company. Despite these new investments, analysts have become more cautious, with many firms cutting price targets and ratings, resulting in a consensus "Hold" rating and an average target price of $59.14. Main Street Capital's first-quarter earnings of $0.93 per share missed expectations, though the company declared a monthly dividend of $0.265 per share, representing a 6.0% yield.
A recent alert reporting a 186% surge in Fifth Third Bancorp's holding of AT&T stock was misleading, as it stemmed from a bank merger rather than a significant new buy. The actual change in holding after accounting for the merger was a slight decrease. The real investor story for AT&T is its successful drone detection test with Ericsson, utilizing existing commercial mobile networks. This technology, called Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), uses the same network for both customer data and airspace sensing, hinting at future applications beyond current revenue capabilities.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in EOG Resources by 50.6% in the first quarter, now holding 315,253 shares valued at approximately $45.6 million. Other institutional investors also raised their positions, with hedge funds and institutions collectively owning 89.91% of EOG Resources. The company reported strong first-quarter earnings, beating analyst estimates for both EPS and revenue, and announced a quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS significantly increased its stake in VICI Properties Inc. by 22.9% in the first quarter, purchasing an additional 136,708 shares. This brings their total holding to 734,691 shares valued at approximately $20.1 million. The article details VICI Properties' strong first-quarter financial results, including earnings beating estimates and a revenue increase, and highlights its quarterly dividend and "Moderate Buy" consensus analyst rating.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in Yum! Brands, Inc. ($YUM), acquiring an additional 56,133 shares to reach a total holding of 259,232 shares valued at over $40 million. Other institutional investors like Hsbc Holdings PLC and Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. also adjusted their positions. The article details Yum! Brands' stock performance, recent earnings, dividend announcement, and insider transactions, noting that CEO Sean Tresvant and CEO Aaron Powell both sold shares.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its holdings in Corteva, Inc. (NYSE:CTVA) by 137.5% in the first quarter, now owning 423,647 shares valued at $35.46 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in Corteva, which currently has a market capitalization of $57.40 billion and a P/E ratio of 50.49. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst expectations, and declared a quarterly dividend.
Fifth Third Bancorp increased its stake in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) by 35.2% during the first quarter, owning 320,515 shares valued at $73.65 million. Other institutional investors like Broadway Wealth Solutions Inc., Bey Douglas LLC, San Luis Wealth Advisors LLC, Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC, and Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC also modified their holdings. Analysts have a "Moderate Buy" rating for WM, with an average target price of $256.20, following recent earnings that topped expectations and a declared quarterly dividend.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its holdings in L3Harris Technologies Inc. by 239.6% in the first quarter, now owning 94,391 shares valued at $32.58 million. Other institutional investors also raised their stakes, bringing total institutional ownership to 84.76%. Analysts have a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for LHX with an average target price of $354.75.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) by 472.0% in the first quarter, now owning 474,692 shares valued at approximately $40.46 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions, and analysts generally maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus price target of $96.29 for CL. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share.
Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI significantly increased its stake in Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) by 167.3% in the first quarter, now holding 21,446 shares valued at $8.15 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions, and insider activity shows a VP selling a substantial number of shares. Analyst ratings for HII are predominantly "Hold" with an average target price of $381.50, and the company recently reported strong quarterly earnings and declared a quarterly dividend.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in Blackstone Inc. in the first quarter of 2026 by purchasing an additional 208,337 shares, bringing their total holdings to 280,117 shares valued at $32.21 million. Several other hedge funds also acquired new positions in Blackstone, while analysts have issued a mix of "Buy" and "Hold" ratings, with a consensus of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $147.10. The article also details recent insider transactions, Blackrock's financial performance, and its latest quarterly dividend.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in Intel Corporation by 155.5% in the first quarter, acquiring an additional 808,523 shares to bring its total holdings to 1,328,488 shares, valued at $58.63 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions, and Wall Street analysts have issued mixed ratings for Intel, with an average "Hold" rating and a price target of $97.88. The article also details recent insider stock sales, price performance, and a news roundup highlighting both positive and negative sentiments surrounding Intel.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. by 827.5% in the first quarter, now owning 218,950 shares valued at $47.42 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions, and insider Richard C. Cary sold 3,000 shares worth $618,000. Analyst ratings are mixed but lean towards "Moderate Buy," with an average target price of $274.18 for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in Starbucks Corporation by 91.2% in the first quarter, now owning 452,354 shares worth over $40 million. Other major institutional investors like Vanguard Group, Capital World Investors, and State Street Corp also recently modified their holdings in Starbucks. Meanwhile, Starbucks' stock performance, insider transactions, analyst ratings, and dividend announcements are detailed, highlighting its financial health and market sentiment.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its holdings in Microchip Technology Incorporated by 31.7% in the first quarter, now owning 524,271 shares valued at $33.87 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their stakes in the semiconductor company. Despite insider selling by the COO and CEO, Microchip Technology showed strong financial performance, beating earnings estimates and announcing a quarterly dividend.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in Lockheed Martin Corporation, purchasing an additional 63,022 shares to own a total of 134,849 shares. This move is part of a broader trend of institutional investors modifying their holdings in the aerospace company. Analysts have issued mixed ratings, contributing to a consensus "Hold" rating for Lockheed Martin, alongside recent dividend announcements and varied market sentiment regarding its stock performance and future outlook.
Fifth Third Bancorp increased its stake in NIKE, Inc. by 42.1% in the first quarter, purchasing an additional 247,487 shares. The fund now owns 834,779 shares, valued at $44.093 million. Other institutional investors like Main Street Financial Solutions LLC, Diligent Investors LLC, and ANB Bank also adjusted their holdings in the footwear maker.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in Mondelez International, Inc. by 136.5% in Q1 2026, now holding 707,952 shares worth $40.81 million. Several other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the company. Mondelez International reported strong Q1 earnings, exceeding analyst estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its holdings in Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) by 149% in the first quarter, now owning 124,116 shares valued at $53.67 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the software maker. The article also provides recent news sentiment, insider trading details, stock performance metrics, dividend information, and analyst ratings for Intuit.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in AT&T Inc. during the first quarter, boosting its holdings by 186.0% to a total value of $80.81 million. This increase reflects broader institutional investor activity in AT&T, with several other hedge funds also acquiring or increasing positions in the company. The article also provides details on AT&T's recent price performance, financial results, dividend announcement, and a mixed outlook from Wall Street analysts and recent key headlines.
Fifth Third Bancorp increased its stake in itself by acquiring an additional 230,687 shares, bringing its total ownership to 916,927 shares valued at $42.6 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings, while company executives sold shares. The article also provides financial metrics, recent earnings, dividend information, and analyst ratings for Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB).
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its holdings in Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) by 117.0% in the first quarter, now owning 700,126 shares valued at $50.9 million. Several other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the pipeline company, with institutional investors and hedge funds collectively owning 86.44% of the stock. Despite some insider selling, analysts maintain a "Buy" rating for Williams Companies with an average price target of $83.50.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in Verizon Communications Inc. by purchasing an additional 967,166 shares, bringing its total ownership to over 1.3 million shares. This move is part of a broader trend of institutional investors adjusting their positions in Verizon, with other large firms like Vanguard Group Inc., State Street Corp, and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. also modifying their holdings. The article also provides recent analyst ratings, financial performance, and positive news regarding Verizon's dividend announcement and new partnerships.
Fifth Third Bancorp recently acquired 223,674 shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MRSH) for approximately $38.8 million in the first quarter. This comes amidst broader institutional investment, a 10% dividend increase, and strong Q1 earnings performance from Marsh & McLennan, topping analyst expectations. Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, though the average rating is "Hold" with a target price of $200.44.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) by 139.8% in the first quarter, now holding 1,249,235 shares valued at approximately $35.87 million. Other institutional investors also raised their positions, with overall institutional ownership at 84.32%. Despite a "Hold" consensus rating and a $34.04 average price target from analysts, Comcast reported strong quarterly earnings and offers a 5.6% dividend yield.
Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension significantly increased its stake in Public Service Enterprise Group (NYSE:PEG) by 7.8% in Q1 2026, reaching 315,957 shares valued at $25.6 million. This increase follows Public Service Enterprise Group's strong quarterly results, which exceeded EPS and revenue estimates. The company maintains a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts, an average target price of $92.32, and offers a quarterly dividend yielding approximately 3.3%.
Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension increased its stake in Primerica, Inc. (NYSE:PRI) by 9.8% in the first quarter, bringing its total holdings to 100,979 shares valued at approximately $25.3 million. Institutional investors now hold 90.88% of Primerica's stock. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding analyst estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $1.20.
Welch & Forbes LLC reduced its stake in Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) by 7.0% in the first quarter of 2026, selling 28,420 shares and retaining 378,902 shares valued at approximately $35.4 million. Despite the reduction by Welch & Forbes, other institutional investors increased their positions, and the company reported solid Q1 earnings with EPS of $0.95 and revenue of $1.47 billion, slightly exceeding analyst expectations. The stock currently holds a "Hold" consensus rating from Wall Street analysts with an average price target of $102.88.
UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp reduced its stake in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) by 43.7% in the first quarter, selling 9,006 shares and holding 11,617 shares valued at $2.35 million. Despite this, other hedge funds increased their positions, and Pool Corp. also announced a share repurchase program of $600 million and increased its quarterly dividend. The company reported strong Q1 earnings, beating consensus estimates, and has a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts with an average price target of $264.50.
Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. has initiated a new position in Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) during the first quarter of 2026, acquiring 40,897 shares valued at approximately $7 million. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings in SCCO, with hedge funds and institutions collectively owning 7.94% of the company's stock. Despite some analyst upgrades and price target increases, the consensus rating for Southern Copper remains "Reduce."
Carnegie Investment Counsel reduced its stake in Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) by 23.2% in the first quarter, holding shares valued at $14.98 million. Huntington Ingalls reported strong quarterly results, with EPS of $3.79 and revenue of $3.10 billion, exceeding analyst expectations, and pays a quarterly dividend of $1.38. The company currently has a "Hold" consensus rating with an average price target of $381.50.
Simulations Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLP) has received an average "Hold" recommendation from nine brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $19.88. Recent analyst actions have shown caution with multiple downgrades and target price cuts. Despite a 15% stock drop, the company reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings, exceeding EPS and revenue estimates.
Fifth Third Bancorp increased its stake in General Dynamics Corporation by 36.2% in the first quarter, now owning 311,761 shares valued at $107 million. Other institutional investors also significantly increased their positions in General Dynamics. The company recently announced a quarterly dividend and reported strong earnings, topping analyst estimates.
Fifth Third Bancorp increased its stake in Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) by 12.7% during the first quarter, now owning 597,811 shares valued at $145,973,000. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the oil and gas company. Marathon Petroleum recently announced strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and declared a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) by 61.5% in the first quarter, acquiring an additional 220,854 shares. Several other institutional investors also raised their positions in the semiconductor manufacturer during the same period. The article also details recent insider selling activity, positive analyst ratings, and the company's strong financial performance including its latest earnings beat and revenue growth.
Fifth Third Bancorp increased its holdings in Lowe's Companies, Inc. by 59.2%, now owning 436,504 shares valued at $103.14 million. Other institutional investors like Vanguard Group and State Street Corp also significantly increased their stakes. Analysts have set a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with a target price of $264.57, despite recent price target cuts from several firms.
Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. reduced its stake in Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR) by 24.8% during the first quarter, selling 73,460 shares and reducing its total to 223,323 shares valued at $29.26 million. Despite this decrease, other institutional investors like Fifth Third Bancorp, Glass Wealth Management Co LLC, Simplicity Wealth LLC, Candriam S.C.A., and Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC increased their positions in the company. Analyst ratings show a "Moderate Buy" consensus with a target price of $163.32, and the company reported strong Q1 earnings, beating estimates and maintaining a dividend.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public School Empls Retrmt SYS reduced its stake in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) by 5.5% in the first quarter, now holding 1,156,481 shares valued at $49.91 million. Other institutional investors showed varied activity, with some increasing and others decreasing their positions in the utilities provider. CenterPoint Energy reported mixed financial results, missing EPS estimates but exceeding revenue expectations, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share.
Fifth Third Bancorp has increased its holdings in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. by 35.5% in the first quarter, acquiring an additional 76,771 shares, bringing its total to 293,126 shares valued at approximately $248 million. This surge in institutional investment comes as Goldman Sachs reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings, with an EPS of $17.55 against an estimated $15.92 and revenue of $17.23 billion, a 14.4% increase year-over-year. The company recently paid a quarterly dividend of $4.50 per share, contributing to an annualized yield of 1.7%, while analysts maintain an average "Hold" rating with a price target of $986.91.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in The TJX Companies, Inc. during the first quarter, purchasing an additional 433,763 shares to bring its total holding to 1,330,203 shares valued at approximately $212.4 million. Despite a recent analyst downgrade to "Hold," TJX maintains a "Buy" rating from most analysts with an average price target of $176.89. The company also reported better-than-expected earnings of $1.19 per share and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) by 33.1% in the first quarter, adding 692,424 shares to now own 2.78 million shares valued at $402 million. This move underscores institutional confidence in P&G, which recently reported strong earnings of $1.59 per share, maintained its FY2026 EPS guidance, and raised its quarterly dividend to $1.0885, offering a roughly 3.0% yield. Analysts generally hold a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for P&G, with an average price target of $161.42.
Fifth Third Bancorp significantly increased its stake in Walmart Inc. by 55.2% during the first quarter, accumulating over 3.7 million shares worth approximately $462.6 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions, with hedge funds and institutions now owning 26.76% of Walmart's stock. The article also covers recent insider sales, Walmart's financial performance, and current analyst ratings for the company.
