Thomson Reuters Shares Fall 0.34 as Trading Volume Dives 25.68 to 433rd in Market Liquidity Rankings

Thomson Reuters (TRI) closed on August 13, 2025, with a 0.34% decline, marking a daily trading volume of $270 million—a 25.68% drop from the prior day, placing it 433rd in market liquidity. The stock’s performance followed a mixed institutional ownership update, with Deutsche Bank AG reducing its stake by 0.5% to 274,829 shares valued at $47.49 million as of the latest quarter. Meanwhile, TD Asset Management Inc. increased holdings by 15.7% to 5.5 million shares, reflecting divergent institutional strategies.

The company reported Q2 earnings of $0.87 per share, exceeding analyst estimates by $0.04, driven by a 2.6% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.81 billion. A dividend of $0.595 per share was declared, maintaining a payout ratio of 65.75% and a yield of 1.4%. Analysts remain split, with CIBC upgrading its price target to $201 and Wall Street Zen downgrading to a "sell." Institutional ownership remains concentrated at 17.31%, with hedge funds and asset managers adjusting positions in response to the firm’s earnings and strategic shifts.

A backtested strategy of holding the top 500 high-volume stocks for one day yielded a 3.77% return from 2022 to present, matching the baseline market return. The approach, however, carries risks tied to liquidity and volatility, as high trading volume does not guarantee sustained performance. Investors are advised to consider broader market dynamics before implementing similar tactics in live trading.