Chart Industries Rises 0.26% Despite 355th-Ranked $270M Volume as Institutional Buyers Adjust Holdings

On August 18, 2025, Chart Industries (GTLS) closed with a 0.26% gain, trading at $198.25 per share. The stock recorded a daily trading volume of $270 million, a 45.19% decline from the previous day, ranking 355th in market activity. Philadelphia Trust Co. disclosed a new $3.61 million stake in the company through its Q1 SEC filing, while other institutional investors including Townsquare Capital, Mariner LLC, and Guggenheim Capital adjusted their holdings in the fourth quarter. The company’s Q2 earnings report fell slightly below estimates, with $2.59 per share versus $2.62 expected, and revenue of $1.08 billion against a $1.11 billion forecast.

Analyst activity remained active, with Goldman Sachs maintaining a $180 price target and "neutral" rating, while Craig Hallum and Lake Street Capital downgraded the stock to "hold." Morgan Stanley reduced its price target to $225 but retained an "overweight" stance. Institutional ownership updates showed Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increasing its position by 37.7% to 1.06 million shares, valued at $203 million. The stock’s 52-week range of $101.60–$220.03 and 1.59 beta highlight its volatility relative to broader markets.

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