Dexcom Shares Drop 1.28% on 0.33B in Volume Ranking 313th as Institutions Cut Holdings Despite Earnings Surge

Dexcom (DXCM) fell 1.28% on August 11, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.33 billion, ranking 313th in market activity. Institutional investors reduced stakes, including the Swiss National Bank trimming its position by 2.7% and Mutual of America Capital Management LLC cutting holdings by 7.0%. Despite this, the company reported strong quarterly earnings of $0.48 per share, exceeding estimates, and revenue of $1.16 billion, a 15.2% year-over-year increase.

Analysts raised price targets, with UBS Group and Piper Sandler increasing their estimates to $106 and $100 per share, respectively. The stock maintains a "Moderate Buy" rating, averaging $99.89 as a target. However, insider sales, including 28,656 shares worth $2.41 million by executives and directors, signaled caution. Institutional ownership remains high at 97.75%, though recent divestments highlight mixed investor sentiment.

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