Ameriprise Slides 1.10% on $13M Insider Sales Despite Strategic Deals 0.21B Volume Lands 465th

Ameriprise Financial (AMP) closed 1.10% lower on September 3, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.21 billion, ranking 465th among stocks. Insider selling of $13 million in shares raised concerns about potential near-term weakness, signaling reduced confidence among company executives. Recent strategic partnerships, including a global back-office agreement with State Street and a custodial role for ChoiceOne Bank, highlighted ongoing efforts to expand institutional client relationships. Meanwhile, 122 Ameriprise advisors were recognized in Forbes’ 2025 “Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors” list, underscoring the firm’s strength in wealth management.

The stock’s recent performance reflects mixed signals. While Q2 2025 earnings exceeded expectations with record client assets, analysts noted slowing growth momentum. Institutional ownership remains strong at 83.95%, but short interest increased by 13.02% month-over-month, indicating bearish sentiment. The P/E ratio of 16.04 lags behind sector averages, suggesting undervaluation relative to peers. However, the PEG ratio of 1.10 and elevated short interest ratio of 4.2 days to cover suggest caution among investors assessing long-term prospects.

Backtest results show AMP outperformed the S&P 500 over three- and five-year periods (97.30% vs. 64.32% and 251.17% vs. 86.63%, respectively). Despite a 1.10% decline in recent trading, the stock’s 12.50 forward P/E and 1.24% dividend yield remain attractive to value investors. Strategic advisor acquisitions, including $270 million in assets from Commonwealth Financial and Jennifer Marcontell’s $120 million portfolio, reinforced Ameriprise’s capacity to scale wealth management offerings. Institutional partnerships and advisor recognition position the firm to capitalize on market demand for diversified financial services.