Field & Main Bank acquired a new position in Bristol Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 9,151 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock, valued at approximately $527,000.
Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. BlackRock Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb by 5.1% during the second quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 180,384,994 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $10,393,783,000 after acquiring an additional 8,702,106 shares during the period. State Street Corp increased its position in Bristol Myers Squibb by 1.4% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 97,980,438 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $5,285,065,000 after purchasing an additional 1,385,206 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Bristol Myers Squibb by 13.1% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 52,638,346 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $2,837,026,000 after purchasing an additional 6,084,046 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Bristol Myers Squibb during the 4th quarter valued at about $1,947,272,000. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in Bristol Myers Squibb by 172.6% in the fourth quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 25,796,905 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $1,391,485,000 after buying an additional 16,332,924 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 76.41% of the company’s stock.
More Bristol Myers Squibb News
Here are the key news stories impacting Bristol Myers Squibb this week:
- Positive Sentiment: The FDA approved Zenbexus (iberdomide), an oral therapy for adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma when used with Johnson & Johnson’s Darzalex and dexamethasone. As the first approved CELMoD therapy in this setting, Zenbexus provides BMY with another potential oncology growth driver and may help diversify its product portfolio. Will ZENBEXUS’s First-in-Class CELMoD Approval Based on MRD-Negative CR Change Bristol Myers Squibb’s Narrative?
- Positive Sentiment: BMY paid Atrium Therapeutics a $15 million milestone after Atrium delivered a lead RNA compound for an undisclosed cardiovascular indication. The payment signals progress in the collaboration and could strengthen investor confidence in BMY’s cardiovascular research pipeline, although the program remains early-stage and details are limited. Can Atrium Therapeutics’ $15 Million Milestone From Bristol-Myers Squibb Validate its RNA Platform?
- Neutral Sentiment: BMY announced a follow-on study for its deucravacitinib program, indicating continued investment in autoimmune diseases. The update supports the company’s longer-term pipeline strategy but does not yet provide a near-term revenue catalyst. Bristol-Myers Squibb Extends Deucravacitinib Program
- Negative Sentiment: Cytokinetics reported a first-ever Phase 3 success in non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, intensifying competition with BMY’s Camzyos cardiovascular franchise. A successful rival could pressure Camzyos’ longer-term growth prospects. Cytokinetics Scores a First-Ever in Its Rivalry Against Bristol Myers
- Negative Sentiment: BMY ended its partnership with Cellares after determining that the company’s manufacturing platform could not produce Breyanzi at commercial scale. The decision may delay planned capacity expansion for the cell therapy and raises questions about Breyanzi’s ability to meet future demand. Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Cellares Exit Raises Questions Over Breyanzi Growth
- Negative Sentiment: SVP Phil Holzer sold 500 BMY shares for approximately $33,750. The relatively small transaction is unlikely to materially affect fundamentals, but it adds a modest negative signal. Bristol Myers Squibb SVP Phil Holzer Sells 500 Shares
Insider Activity
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
BMY has been the topic of several analyst reports. Weiss Ratings raised Bristol Myers Squibb from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Bank of America lowered their price target on Bristol Myers Squibb from $67.00 to $66.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $65.00 price objective on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Citigroup restated a “neutral” rating and set a $70.00 price objective (up from $66.00) on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb from $67.00 to $73.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $66.06.
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Bristol Myers Squibb Stock Down 0.5%
Shares of Bristol Myers Squibb stock opened at $66.62 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $136.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.67, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.17 and a beta of 0.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89, a current ratio of 1.53 and a quick ratio of 1.38. The business has a 50-day moving average of $61.76 and a two-hundred day moving average of $59.68. Bristol Myers Squibb Company has a 1 year low of $42.52 and a 1 year high of $68.64.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The biopharmaceutical company reported $2.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.60 by $0.44. Bristol Myers Squibb had a return on equity of 66.90% and a net margin of 18.87%.The business had revenue of $12.97 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.74 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.46 EPS. Bristol Myers Squibb’s quarterly revenue was up 5.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Bristol Myers Squibb has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.750-7.000 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Bristol Myers Squibb Company will post 6.95 EPS for the current year.
Bristol Myers Squibb Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 3rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, July 2nd were given a dividend of $0.63 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, July 2nd. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.8%. Bristol Myers Squibb’s dividend payout ratio is currently 55.51%.
Bristol Myers Squibb Company Profile
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, focused on discovering, developing and delivering medicines for serious diseases. The company’s core activities include research and development, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of prescription pharmaceuticals across multiple therapeutic areas. BMS concentrates on advancing therapies in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease and specialty areas through both small molecules and biologics.
BMS’s marketed portfolio and late‑stage pipeline reflect a strong emphasis on cancer and immune‑mediated conditions.
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