Tidal Investments LLC significantly increased its stake in Evergy Inc. (NASDAQ:EVRG) by 95.8% in the second quarter, adding 66,593 shares to now own 136,137 shares valued at approximately $11.8 million. This move is supported by Evergy's strong quarterly results, beating analyst expectations for both EPS and revenue, and positive analyst sentiment with a "Moderate Buy" rating. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.695 per share, offering a 3.4% annualized yield.

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company decreased its holding in Colgate-Palmolive Company by 17.5% in the second quarter, selling over 142,000 shares and retaining a stake valued at approximately $61.5 million. This divestment comes as Colgate-Palmolive reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and is reportedly exploring the sale of some personal-care brands. Despite some insider selling, primarily for tax purposes, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for the stock, with an average price target of $99.

Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC increased its stake in WESCO International, Inc. by 28.8% in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 23,336 shares valued at $8.1 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds now own 93.75% of WESCO's stock, reflecting strong investor confidence. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share and reported strong financial results, surpassing analyst expectations with adjusted earnings of $4.57 per share and $6.67 billion in revenue.

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company significantly increased its stake in Cincinnati Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:CINF) by 336.1% in the second quarter, acquiring an additional 276,221 shares. This brings their total holdings to 358,395 shares, valued at approximately $66.4 million. Despite the company missing its quarterly EPS estimates, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for Cincinnati Financial, with an average price target of $195.40, and the company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.94 per share.

Squarepoint Ops LLC significantly increased its stake in Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) by 65.9% in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 133,928 shares valued at $5.3 million. This comes as institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.02% of Vornado's stock. Despite a recent director stock sale and an EPS miss, the company's revenue exceeded expectations, and analysts maintain a mixed "Hold" rating with an average price target of $39.91.

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company decreased its stake in Verizon Communications Inc. by 5% in the second quarter, selling 186,001 shares but still holding 3.50 million shares worth $148.1 million. Despite this, institutional investors collectively own 62.06% of Verizon. The company reported strong Q2 earnings, beating EPS estimates, and maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.7075 per share, offering a 5.6% yield, while analysts generally hold a "Hold" rating with a target price of $50.97.

Tidal Investments LLC reduced its stake in Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:EXE) by 40% in the second quarter, selling 96,000 shares but still retaining a significant holding valued at $13.2 million. Despite this reduction, institutional investors collectively own a substantial 97.93% of EXE. Analysts generally maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for the stock, with an average price target of $127.16, even as the company reported mixed Q2 results with an EPS beat but a revenue miss.

Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC significantly increased its stake in Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) by 37% in Q2, bringing its total holdings to 17,592 shares valued at $4.92 million. This move is part of a broader trend of institutional investors holding 90.46% of HII's stock. Despite a recent stock dip and insider selling, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for HII, with the company demonstrating strong quarterly earnings and revenue growth.

Virginia Retirement Systems initiated a new position in Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) by purchasing 2,160 shares valued at approximately $1.54 million. This move is part of broader institutional investment, with 83.46% of Cummins stock owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Despite a recent earnings per share miss, the company increased its quarterly dividend to $2.20 per share, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus with an average price target of $764.54.

Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. sold between $15,001 and $50,000 of Dollar Tree stock on August 19, 2026, according to a congressional disclosure. This sale occurred while Dollar Tree reported strong quarterly results, with EPS of $2.70 against a $1.15 consensus and a 7% revenue increase year-over-year. The company also authorized a $2.5 billion share-repurchase program, and institutional investors own 97.4% of its shares.