Anabranch Capital Management LP Purchases 6,136 Shares of Transdigm Group Incorporated $TDG

Key Points

• Anabranch Capital Management LP raised its stake in Transdigm Group (TDG) by 28.6%, buying 6,136 shares to hold 27,555 shares — which comprised 22.9% of its portfolio and was valued at about $36.32 million at quarter end.
• Insider activity was notable: director W. Nicholas Howley sold 10,168 shares for roughly $13.3 million (a 32.06% reduction), while CEO Michael Lisman purchased 950 shares at $1,284.26, boosting his holding by 41.14%.
• Financials: Transdigm beat quarterly EPS estimates with $8.23 (vs. $7.99) and reported $2.29 billion in revenue (up 13.9% YoY), and issued FY2026 guidance of $37.420–$39.340 EPS versus a ~35.13 consensus, while the stock carries a consensus "Moderate Buy" and ~ $68.6 billion market cap.

Anabranch Capital Management LP lifted its position in shares of Transdigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:TDG - Free Report) by 28.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 27,555 shares of the aerospace company's stock after buying an additional 6,136 shares during the quarter. Transdigm Group makes up 22.9% of Anabranch Capital Management LP's investment portfolio, making the stock its 2nd largest position. Anabranch Capital Management LP's holdings in Transdigm Group were worth $36,318,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. iSAM Funds UK Ltd purchased a new position in Transdigm Group during the third quarter worth approximately $853,000. NorthRock Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Transdigm Group by 15.7% during the third quarter. NorthRock Partners LLC now owns 789 shares of the aerospace company's stock worth $1,040,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares in the last quarter. Texas Capital Bank Wealth Management Services Inc purchased a new position in shares of Transdigm Group in the third quarter valued at $249,000. Pathstone Holdings LLC boosted its stake in shares of Transdigm Group by 2.9% in the third quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC now owns 7,574 shares of the aerospace company's stock valued at $9,984,000 after purchasing an additional 211 shares during the period. Finally, Family Management Corp grew its holdings in Transdigm Group by 13.9% during the 3rd quarter. Family Management Corp now owns 213 shares of the aerospace company's stock valued at $281,000 after purchasing an additional 26 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.78% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity

In other Transdigm Group news, Director W Nicholas Howley sold 10,168 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,307.68, for a total transaction of $13,296,490.24. Following the transaction, the director owned 21,548 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $28,177,888.64. This trade represents a 32.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Michael Lisman purchased 950 shares of Transdigm Group stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $1,284.26 per share, with a total value of $1,220,047.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 3,259 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,185,403.34. This trade represents a 41.14% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 116,548 shares of company stock worth $162,754,991 in the last 90 days. 3.20% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have commented on TDG. BNP Paribas Exane began coverage on shares of Transdigm Group in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. They issued an "outperform" rating and a $1,775.00 price objective on the stock. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on Transdigm Group from $1,600.00 to $1,660.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Robert W. Baird reiterated a "neutral" rating and issued a $1,400.00 price target on shares of Transdigm Group in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. KeyCorp lowered Transdigm Group from an "overweight" rating to a "sector weight" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a "buy (b-)" rating on shares of Transdigm Group in a report on Monday, December 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $1,584.44.

Transdigm Group Price Performance

Shares of Transdigm Group stock opened at $1,213.92 on Friday. Transdigm Group Incorporated has a 1-year low of $1,183.60 and a 1-year high of $1,623.82. The business's fifty day moving average price is $1,344.45 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $1,323.46. The company has a market capitalization of $68.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.06, a PEG ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 0.93.

Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The aerospace company reported $8.23 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $7.99 by $0.24. Transdigm Group had a negative return on equity of 29.07% and a net margin of 20.50%.The company had revenue of $2.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.26 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $7.83 earnings per share. The company's quarterly revenue was up 13.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Transdigm Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 37.420-39.340 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Transdigm Group Incorporated will post 35.13 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Transdigm Group Profile

TransDigm Group Incorporated is a designer, producer and supplier of engineered aircraft components and systems for commercial and military aerospace applications. The company's product portfolio covers a broad range of mission-critical parts and subsystems, including mechanical and electromechanical components, ignition and fuel system parts, sensors and actuators, cockpit and cabin systems, and other safety-critical hardware. TransDigm supplies original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as well as the aftermarket, providing spare parts, repair and overhaul services and component support throughout an asset's life cycle.

TransDigm's operating model places emphasis on proprietary, niche components that are difficult to replace, and the company operates through a collection of independently run subsidiaries and brands that sell specialized products.

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