Kestra Private Wealth Services LLC reduced its stake in Comcast by 40 per cent in Q4, as big investors reshuffle positions amid mixed sentiment and cautious analyst outlook, with insider sales and fluctuating target prices adding to market uncertainty.
Kestra Private Wealth Services LLC cut its stake in Comcast during the fourth quarter, reducing its holdings by 40 per cent, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm held 63,258 shares after selling 42,231 during the period, a position valued at about $1.89 million in its latest disclosure.
The move came amid broader reshuffling among institutional investors. Other recent filings show Carnegie Investment Counsel trimming its Comcast position by 46.9% in the fourth quarter, while Allspring Global Investments Holdings cut its stake by 66.1% over the same period. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. also pared back its holding, though only modestly, by 2.2%. At the same time, several smaller investors increased their exposure, underscoring that sentiment around the stock remains mixed.
Comcast has also seen activity from inside the company. Chief executive Michael J. Cavanagh sold 57,947 shares in February at an average price of $32.66, according to an SEC filing. After the sale, he still held more than 622,000 shares. Insider ownership remains relatively limited at just over 1%.
Analysts have been more cautious than bullish. Recent notes from Royal Bank of Canada and Morgan Stanley lifted price targets slightly, while Goldman Sachs kept a neutral stance and Sanford C. Bernstein trimmed its target. MarketBeat data shows a consensus rating of Hold, with an average price target of $34.94.
The shares were last trading at $27.04, near the lower end of their 12-month range. Comcast reported first-quarter earnings on 23 April that beat expectations, with revenue also ahead of forecasts, but the stock remains under pressure as investors weigh the company’s broadband and media businesses against a subdued valuation.
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