TransDigm Group's $666 Million Trading Day Lands 186th in Volume Ranking

On May 12, 2025, TransDigm Group (TDG) saw a significant surge in trading volume, with a total of $666 million in shares exchanged, marking a 75.56% increase from the previous day. This substantial trading activity placed TDG at the 186th position in terms of daily trading volume. The stock price of TransDigm Group rose by 3.18%.

TransDigm Group's stock rating was recently downgraded from a "buy" to a "hold" by StockNews.com. This change in rating comes amidst a series of other research reports that have varied in their assessments of the company's stock. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target for TransDigm Group from $1,375.00 to $1,540.00 and maintained an "overweight" rating. Susquehanna also adjusted their price target, raising it from $1,250.00 to $1,300.00, but kept a "neutral" rating. Truist Financial lowered their price target from $1,534.00 to $1,490.00 while keeping a "buy" rating. UBS Group increased their price target from $1,451.00 to $1,645.00 and maintained a "buy" rating. Northcoast Research upgraded TransDigm Group from a "neutral" to a "buy" rating with a price target of $1,500.00. Overall, the stock has received a mix of ratings, with six analysts giving it a "hold" and ten recommending a "buy," resulting in an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $1,490.20.

TransDigm Group reported its quarterly earnings on May 6, 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) of $9.11, surpassing the consensus estimate of $8.83. The company's net margin stood at 20.76%, and its return on equity was negative at 42.87%. Revenue for the quarter was $2.15 billion, slightly below analysts' expectations of $2.17 billion. Compared to the same quarter last year, TransDigm Group's revenue increased by 12.0%, and EPS rose from $7.99. Analysts predict that TransDigm Group will post 35.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

In recent insider transactions, Director Robert J. Small sold 3,650 shares at an average price of $1,322.19, reducing his position by 19.02%. CEO Kevin M. Stein sold 20,000 shares at an average price of $1,354.08, decreasing his ownership by 71.03%. Over the past three months, insiders have sold a total of 174,135 shares worth $240,122,586. Currently, insiders own 4.09% of the company's stock.

Hedge funds and institutional investors have been active in adjusting their stakes in TransDigm Group. Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC increased its holdings by 111.1%, now owning 19 shares valued at $26,000. Winch Advisory Services LLC raised its holdings by 53.8%, owning 20 shares valued at $28,000. Capital Advisors Ltd. LLC increased its holdings by 200.0%, now owning 24 shares valued at $30,000. Trust Co. of Vermont raised its holdings by 150.0%, owning 25 shares valued at $32,000. Park Square Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake valued at $32,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 95.78% of the company's stock.