Baillie Gifford & Co. reduced its stake in Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) by 20.5% in Q4 2025, selling 5,454 shares and now holding 21,166 shares valued at $9.942 million. Synopsys recently exceeded quarterly earnings estimates with EPS of $3.77 and revenue of $2.41 billion, guiding for FY2026 EPS of $14.380-$14.460. Analyst sentiment for SNPS is mixed, with an average "Hold" rating and a target price of $531, though several firms have lowered their price targets.

Equifax (EFX) is scheduled to release its Q1 2026 earnings before market open on Tuesday, April 21st, with analysts forecasting $1.70 EPS and $1.6121 billion in revenue. The company had previously guided Q1 EPS between $1.63 and $1.73 and full-year 2026 EPS of $8.30–$8.70. Equifax recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.56, while several analysts adjusted their price targets, resulting in a "Moderate Buy" rating and an average price target of $237.86.

Baillie Gifford & Co. has reduced its stake in Exelon Corporation by 15.5% in the fourth quarter, selling 56,761 shares but still holding 309,409 shares valued at $13.49 million. Institutional investors now own approximately 80.9% of the company's stock. Exelon recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.42 per share ($1.68 annualized), resulting in a 3.5% yield and a payout ratio of about 61.5%.

AMI Asset Management Corp has reduced its stake in Church & Dwight Co., Inc. by selling 17,615 shares, now holding 548,129 shares valued at approximately $45.96 million. This change makes Church & Dwight its 14th largest holding, representing 2.6% of AMI's portfolio. The consumer product company recently beat Q4 EPS estimates, saw a 3.9% year-over-year revenue increase, provided FY2026 EPS guidance, and raised its quarterly dividend.

AMI Asset Management Corp significantly increased its stake in ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) by 366.6% in Q4, purchasing an additional 140,463 shares to hold a total of 178,774 shares valued at approximately $27.39 million. Other institutional investors, such as Sumitomo Mitsui Trust, also dramatically upped their holdings, contributing to an overall institutional ownership of 87.18%. Despite various price target cuts and downgrades from analysts, ServiceNow maintains a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average target price of $186.30, though it currently trades below this due to valuation and AI-execution concerns.

AMI Asset Management Corp has reduced its stake in Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) by selling 4,748 shares, decreasing its total holdings to 199,134 shares, valued at approximately $84.05 million. This sale represents 2.3% of their previous position, making Quanta Services their 6th largest holding. The construction company reported strong Q4 earnings, beating analyst estimates, and has a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating with analysts raising price targets.

Baillie Gifford & Co. reduced its stake in T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. by 2.3% in the fourth quarter, selling 11,166 shares and holding 482,941 shares valued at approximately $49.44 million. Other institutional investors like Northern Trust Corp and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased their positions in the asset manager. T. Rowe Price Group recently reported earnings that missed analyst estimates but increased its quarterly dividend to $1.30 per share.

Merck & Co., Inc. faces a crucial challenge with the looming 2028 patent expiration of its blockbuster drug Keytruda, which accounts for over 40% of its revenue. The company is relying on its oncology pipeline, diversified portfolio in vaccines and animal health, and new ventures like Winrevair to offset potential losses. Analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook, highlighting Merck's strong R&D and market position but also noting the significant risks associated with the patent cliff and intensifying competition.

Assetmark Inc. reduced its stake in United Airlines Holdings Inc. by 3.6% in the fourth quarter, now holding 1,594,916 shares valued at $178.34 million. United Airlines recently exceeded quarterly EPS expectations, raised its FY2026 guidance, and analysts have a consensus "Buy" rating with an average target price near $131.19. The stock rallied on reports that CEO Scott Kirby discussed a potential tie-up with American Airlines, contributing to positive sentiment despite broader geopolitical concerns and rising fuel costs.

Apollon Wealth Management LLC reduced its stake in W.W. Grainger, Inc. by 30.8% in Q4 2025, now holding 1,963 shares valued at approximately $1.98 million. Despite missing EPS estimates slightly, W.W. Grainger's Q4 revenue exceeded expectations, and the company set a positive FY2026 EPS guidance. This news comes amidst other institutional investors adjusting their positions in GWW and a recent insider sale by CFO Deidra C. Merriwether.