Ameriprise Slides to 482nd in Trading Volume as Institutions Shift Holdings Amid Earnings-Driven Buyback and Dividend Push

On July 30, 2025, Ameriprise Financial (AMP) declined 0.24% to $521.11, with a trading volume of $0.25 billion, ranking 482nd in market activity. Institutional investors adjusted their positions during the quarter, including a 45.4% reduction by Pacer Advisors Inc., while entities like University of Texas and Quarry LP increased holdings. Analyst ratings shifted, with Morgan Stanley downgrading and Piper Sandler revising price targets, reflecting mixed sentiment ahead of the earnings report.

The company reported Q2 earnings of $9.11 per share, exceeding estimates by $0.11, and revenue of $4.49 billion, a 2.2% year-over-year increase. A $4.5 billion share repurchase program was announced, signaling management’s confidence in stock value. A $1.60 quarterly dividend was declared, yielding 1.23% annually, with a payout ratio of 19.91%. These measures aim to bolster investor confidence amid evolving market conditions.

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