Prologis Ranks 296th in Trading Volume as Stock Falls 2.18% Amid Institutional Buying and Selling and 3.5% Dividend Yield

On September 2, Prologis (PLD) fell 2.18% with a trading volume of $380 million, ranking 296th in market activity. Institutional investor activity highlighted mixed sentiment, as The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company increased its stake by 1.6% to 672,278 shares, while Evergreen Capital Management reduced holdings by 26.9% to 11,718 shares. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $1.01 per share, with a payout ratio of 109.49% and a yield of 3.5%. Institutional ownership remains strong at 93.5%.

Recent earnings reported $1.46 per share for Q2 2025, exceeding estimates by $0.05, with revenue rising 8.8% year-over-year to $2.03 billion. Analysts have varied ratings, including two "Strong Buy," eleven "Buy," and six "Hold" recommendations, with an average target price of $121.83. Prologis also plans to develop a large rooftop solar portfolio in Northern Illinois, signaling growth in sustainable infrastructure.

Insider transactions included CAO Lori Palazzolo selling 25,000 shares, reducing her ownership by 98.37%. The company’s 52-week range is $85.35–$132.57, with a market cap of $105.76 billion and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61. Analysts note Prologis’ focus on high-barrier logistics markets and its role in supporting global trade, though its high payout ratio raises scrutiny.

Backtest results indicate Prologis has underperformed the S&P 500 over three years, with a total return of 0.03% compared to the index’s 63.48%. Year-to-date, it gained 7.25%, but remains down 9.87% over one year. Institutional buying and selling activity underscores ongoing strategic shifts in investor positioning.