Prologis' Trading Volume Slumps to 501st Rank Despite Institutional Buys and Earnings Surge

On August 7, 2025, Prologis (PLD) saw a trading volume of $0.23 billion, a 40.84% decline from the previous day, ranking it 501st in volume among listed stocks. The stock closed with a 0.53% gain, reflecting mixed institutional investor activity and earnings performance.

Vanguard Group increased its stake in Prologis to 13.08%, valued at $13.56 billion, following the acquisition of 869,310 shares in Q1. Other institutional investors, including FIL Ltd and Bank of Nova Scotia, also raised their holdings in the fourth quarter. These moves highlight ongoing confidence in the logistics real estate leader despite market volatility.

Prologis reported Q2 earnings of $1.46 per share, exceeding analyst estimates, with annualized revenue growth of 8.8%. The firm announced a quarterly dividend of $1.01 per share, translating to a 3.8% yield, though the payout ratio remains elevated at 109.49%. Analysts remain divided, with UBS Group upgrading its target price to $120 and BMO Capital lowering its forecast to $95, reflecting uncertainty around long-term sustainability.

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