Foundations Investment Advisors buys $502K of Invesco shares while others boost stakes
Foundations Investment Advisors LLC purchased 21,905 shares of Invesco in the third quarter, valued at approximately $502,000, establishing a new institutional position. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS grew its stake by 0.7% to 97,000 shares ($2.225 million) while IFP Advisors, Forum Financial and Russell Investments also lifted holdings.
1. Institutional Investors Increase Stakes
Foundations Investment Advisors LLC initiated a new position of 21,905 shares in Invesco Ltd. during Q3, representing a commitment of approximately $502,000. Several other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings: KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS added 700 shares to reach 97,000 shares, IFP Advisors Inc. boosted its stake by 55.7% to 2,127 shares, Forum Financial Management LP grew by 4.8% to 17,327 shares, Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased by 0.8% to 102,584 shares, and Poehling Capital Management Inc. added 824 shares to total 255,585 shares. Collectively, institutions now control over 66% of the company’s equity.
2. Strong Q4 Earnings and Dividend Boost
Invesco reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.26 billion, up 6.1% year-over-year, and delivered earnings of $0.62 per share, exceeding consensus estimates by $0.04. The firm posted a return on equity of 9.7% and reduced its net margin loss to 6.9%. Management declared a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share, payable March 3 to shareholders of record on February 13, equating to an annualized payout of $0.84 and a yield of 3.1%. Analysts project full-year adjusted earnings of $1.87 per share.
3. Upside Potential Supported by Analyst Ratings
Research firms have adjusted their outlook on Invesco, with Zacks upgrading the stock to a strong-buy, JPMorgan lifting its target by 11% and maintaining a neutral stance, and TD Cowen assigning a $34.50 target. Barclays trimmed its target modestly but held an equal-weight recommendation. Among 15 surveyed analysts, one rates the stock a strong buy, five issue buys, and nine hold, resulting in a consensus rating of Hold and an average price target that implies mid‐teens upside relative to today’s levels.