PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab Sells 85,129 Shares of The Trade Desk $TTD

Key Points

• PensionDanmark cut its Trade Desk stake by 81.4% in the second quarter, selling 85,129 shares and retaining 19,482 shares valued at approximately $352,000. Institutional investors still own 67.77% of the company.
• Trade Desk shares opened at $13.39, near the 12-month low of $12.83 and well below the 12-month high of $56.77, amid disappointing earnings and guidance that suggested slower growth in programmatic advertising.
• Analyst sentiment remains cautious, with a consensus “Reduce” rating and a $19.33 price target; several firms recently downgraded the stock or lowered their targets, despite CEO Jeffrey Green’s continued share purchases.

PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab decreased its holdings in The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD - Free Report) by 81.4% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 19,482 shares of the technology company's stock after selling 85,129 shares during the quarter. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab's holdings in Trade Desk were worth $352,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in Trade Desk by 3.8% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 4,586 shares of the technology company's stock worth $539,000 after acquiring an additional 169 shares during the period. Bison Wealth LLC lifted its stake in Trade Desk by 24.3% during the fourth quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 2,480 shares of the technology company's stock worth $291,000 after purchasing an additional 485 shares during the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP boosted its stake in shares of Trade Desk by 75.5% in the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 5,275 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $289,000 after purchasing an additional 2,269 shares in the last quarter. Cerity Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Trade Desk by 46.6% during the 2nd quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 59,785 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $4,304,000 after acquiring an additional 19,015 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AXA S.A. increased its stake in shares of Trade Desk by 14.7% in the second quarter. AXA S.A. now owns 42,819 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $3,083,000 after buying an additional 5,487 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 67.77% of the company's stock.

Trade Desk Stock Down 3.0%

Shares of NASDAQ:TTD opened at $13.39 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.29 billion, a PE ratio of 15.94, a P/E/G ratio of 0.67 and a beta of 1.04. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $18.62 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $22.55. The Trade Desk has a twelve month low of $12.83 and a twelve month high of $56.77.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Samantha Jacobson sold 53,681 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $21.14, for a total value of $1,134,816.34. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 13,099 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $276,912.86. This trade represents a 80.38% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 11.41% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

TTD has been the topic of several analyst reports. Robert W. Baird set a $9.00 target price on Trade Desk and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Friday. Wedbush set a $21.00 price objective on Trade Desk and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Evercore downgraded Trade Desk from an "outperform" rating to an "in-line" rating and set a $13.00 price objective for the company. in a report on Friday. UBS Group set a $16.00 price objective on shares of Trade Desk and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Wolfe Research reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and set a $16.00 target price on shares of Trade Desk in a research report on Friday. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twenty-six have issued a Hold rating and nine have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Trade Desk presently has a consensus rating of "Reduce" and a consensus price target of $19.33.

Key Headlines Impacting Trade Desk

Here are the key news stories impacting Trade Desk this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity provided a limited bullish signal: traders purchased 70,402 call options, 27% above typical daily call volume. However, this does not necessarily indicate a change in the company’s fundamentals.
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Jeffrey Green has continued buying shares, including approximately 6 million shares over the past six months. Investors are weighing that insider confidence against the stock’s steep decline and weaker business outlook. The Trade Desk Stock Opinions on Earnings Miss and Guidance Cut
• Negative Sentiment: The latest earnings report and third-quarter guidance disappointed investors. Revenue was reported at approximately $715.1 million, up only about 3% year over year, while the outlook pointed to further deceleration. The results raised concerns about weakening demand and limited near-term growth in programmatic advertising. Why The Trade Desk Shares Are Plunging Today
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts responded by cutting ratings and price targets. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded TTD to “underperform” with a $10 target, while DA Davidson lowered its target to $16 and maintained a “neutral” rating. Robert W. Baird, Evercore, BMO Capital Markets, and RBC also reduced their ratings or outlooks. Additional target cuts included $14 from Cantor Fitzgerald and $12 from Rosenblatt Securities. Why Is The Trade Desk Stock Falling on Monday?
• Negative Sentiment: The selloff has been more severe than declines among some advertising technology peers, suggesting investors view The Trade Desk’s earnings execution and growth profile as company-specific weaknesses rather than simply an industry-wide problem. Trade Desk Stock Is Falling Today
• Negative Sentiment: Institutional positioning also appears cautious, with more funds reducing holdings than adding shares in the latest quarter. This reinforces pressure on TTD as investors reassess its valuation and competitive moat.

About Trade Desk

The Trade Desk, Inc NASDAQ: TTD is a technology company that provides a demand-side platform (DSP) for programmatic digital advertising. Its platform enables advertisers, agencies and other buyers to plan, purchase and measure ad inventory across digital channels, including display, video, mobile, audio, native and connected TV. By centralizing real‑time bidding, audience targeting and inventory access, the company aims to help clients optimize media spend and reach audiences at scale across publishers and ad exchanges.

Founded in 2009 by Jeff Green and Dave Pickles, The Trade Desk grew from a focus on programmatic display into a global ad‑tech provider.

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