Ameriprise Financial Surges 0.49% on Strong Earnings and 4.5B Buyback Despite 493rd Volume Rank

On July 29, 2025, Ameriprise Financial (AMP) rose 0.49% to $521.11, with a trading volume of 0.22 billion, ranking 493rd in market activity. The firm reported Q2 EPS of $9.11, exceeding estimates by $0.11, while revenue grew 2.2% year-over-year to $4.49 billion. A $1.60 quarterly dividend was declared, maintaining a 1.24% yield with a low 19.91% payout ratio. The board also authorized a $4.5 billion share repurchase program, representing 9.9% of outstanding stock.

Institutional ownership saw mixed adjustments. Ramirez Asset Management reduced its stake by 35.3% in Q1, while GAMMA Investing LLC increased holdings by 49,248.9%. Northern Trust and AQR Capital both boosted positions in Q4, reflecting confidence in the firm’s long-term value. Analyst activity highlighted diverging views: Raymond James raised its target price to $582 with a "strong-buy" rating, while Morgan Stanley and Piper Sandler maintained "underweight" designations. The stock carries a consensus "Hold" rating with an average target of $533.86.

Technical indicators showed AMP trading near its 50-day moving average of $522.22, with a market cap of $49.62 billion and a P/E ratio of 16.21. The firm’s financial metrics included a 65.90% return on equity and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95. Institutional investors control 83.95% of shares, with recent purchases by Cetera Investment Advisers and Quarry LP underscoring institutional confidence in its strategic direction.

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