Ameriprise Financial's $220M Volume Slides to 463rd Despite Strong Earnings and Mixed Analyst Ratings

On August 15, 2025, Ameriprise Financial (AMP) closed at $502.70, down 2.07% with a trading volume of $220 million, ranking 463rd in the market. The firm reported Q2 earnings of $9.11 per share, exceeding estimates by $0.11, while revenue rose 2.2% year-over-year to $4.49 billion. The board authorized a $4.5 billion share repurchase program, signaling confidence in the stock's undervaluation. Institutional investors, including Russell Investments and National Pension Service, increased holdings, collectively owning 83.95% of the company.

Analysts issued mixed ratings, with Raymond James upgrading to "strong-buy" and Morgan Stanley downgrading to "underweight." The stock pays a $1.60 quarterly dividend (1.3% yield), with a payout ratio of 19.91%. Despite a 52-week high of $582.05, AMP's 50-day moving average ($521.94) remains above its 200-day average ($508.46), reflecting short-term volatility.

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