Natixis Advisors LLC lessened its position in shares of Transdigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:TDG – Free Report) by 40.7% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 34,531 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after selling 23,656 shares during the period. Natixis Advisors LLC’s holdings in Transdigm Group were worth $45,921,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in TDG. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Transdigm Group by 5.0% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 1,372 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,898,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares during the period. Acadian Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Transdigm Group by 92.3% during the first quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 273 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $376,000 after acquiring an additional 131 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Transdigm Group by 152.9% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 2,064 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $3,138,000 after acquiring an additional 1,248 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co. boosted its holdings in shares of Transdigm Group by 25.4% during the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 33,032 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $50,227,000 after acquiring an additional 6,697 shares during the period. Finally, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina boosted its holdings in shares of Transdigm Group by 3.6% during the second quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 25,821 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $39,264,000 after acquiring an additional 902 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 95.78% of the company’s stock.
Transdigm Group Stock Down 2.9%
Shares of NYSE:TDG opened at $1,211.39 on Thursday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $1,200.05 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $1,282.50. Transdigm Group Incorporated has a 12-month low of $1,123.61 and a 12-month high of $1,623.82. The firm has a market cap of $67.75 billion, a PE ratio of 37.81, a PEG ratio of 2.18 and a beta of 0.91.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
TDG has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. BMO Capital Markets reduced their price objective on Transdigm Group from $1,550.00 to $1,450.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. BNP Paribas Exane decreased their target price on shares of Transdigm Group from $1,800.00 to $1,750.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Robert W. Baird restated a “neutral” rating and set a $1,400.00 target price on shares of Transdigm Group in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Transdigm Group from $1,660.00 to $1,680.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group increased their target price on shares of Transdigm Group from $1,565.00 to $1,575.00 in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,524.18.
Insider Activity at Transdigm Group
In related news, COO Joel Reiss sold 3,900 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,154.09, for a total transaction of $4,500,951.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 3,600 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,154,724. This trade represents a 52.00% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director W Nicholas Howley sold 10,132 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,180.82, for a total transaction of $11,964,068.24. Following the sale, the director owned 21,548 shares in the company, valued at $25,444,309.36. This represents a 31.98% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 42,096 shares of company stock worth $51,417,454 in the last quarter. 3.20% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Transdigm Group Profile
TransDigm Group Incorporated is a designer, producer and supplier of engineered aircraft components and systems for commercial and military aerospace applications. The company’s product portfolio covers a broad range of mission-critical parts and subsystems, including mechanical and electromechanical components, ignition and fuel system parts, sensors and actuators, cockpit and cabin systems, and other safety-critical hardware. TransDigm supplies original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as well as the aftermarket, providing spare parts, repair and overhaul services and component support throughout an asset’s life cycle.
TransDigm’s operating model places emphasis on proprietary, niche components that are difficult to replace, and the company operates through a collection of independently run subsidiaries and brands that sell specialized products.
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