MUFG Securities EMEA plc Grows Stake in Transdigm Group Incorporated $TDG

MUFG Securities EMEA plc boosted its position in shares of Transdigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:TDG) by 205.7% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,299 shares of the aerospace company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,220 shares during the quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc’s holdings in Transdigm Group were worth $4,387,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Ares Financial Consulting LLC purchased a new position in Transdigm Group during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Transdigm Group during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC increased its holdings in Transdigm Group by 1,100.0% during the 4th quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 24 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 22 shares during the period. Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new position in Transdigm Group during the 3rd quarter worth $34,000. Finally, Central Pacific Bank Trust Division increased its holdings in Transdigm Group by 44.4% during the 4th quarter. Central Pacific Bank Trust Division now owns 26 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 8 shares during the period. 95.78% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Transdigm Group Trading Up 0.1%

Shares of NYSE:TDG opened at $1,259.32 on Monday. Transdigm Group Incorporated has a 12-month low of $1,123.61 and a 12-month high of $1,623.82. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $1,196.71 and its 200-day simple moving average is $1,284.16. The company has a market capitalization of $70.43 billion, a PE ratio of 39.30, a P/E/G ratio of 2.20 and a beta of 0.91.

Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The aerospace company reported $9.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $9.46 by $0.39. Transdigm Group had a negative return on equity of 26.49% and a net margin of 20.24%.The business had revenue of $2.54 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.47 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $9.11 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 18.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Transdigm Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 38.830-40.210 EPS. Research analysts predict that Transdigm Group Incorporated will post 37.82 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have commented on TDG shares. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on Transdigm Group from $1,565.00 to $1,575.00 in a report on Monday, May 11th. Robert W. Baird reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $1,400.00 price target on shares of Transdigm Group in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. UBS Group cut their price target on Transdigm Group from $1,745.00 to $1,645.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Transdigm Group from $1,660.00 to $1,680.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, TD Cowen cut their price target on Transdigm Group from $1,565.00 to $1,450.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $1,524.18.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, COO Joel Reiss sold 3,900 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,154.09, for a total value of $4,500,951.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer owned 3,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,154,724. This trade represents a 52.00% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director W Nicholas Howley sold 10,132 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,180.82, for a total value of $11,964,068.24. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 21,548 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,444,309.36. The trade was a 31.98% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 42,096 shares of company stock valued at $51,417,454 in the last three months. Insiders own 3.20% of the company’s stock.

Transdigm Group Company 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.