Windacre Partnership LLC Grows Holdings in TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:TDG)

Windacre Partnership LLC increased its stake in shares of TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:TDG - Free Report) by 3.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 753,997 shares of the aerospace company's stock after buying an additional 25,997 shares during the period. TransDigm Group comprises about 14.0% of Windacre Partnership LLC's holdings, making the stock its 2nd biggest position. Windacre Partnership LLC owned about 1.34% of TransDigm Group worth $955,525,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Teza Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in TransDigm Group during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $269,000. Tidal Investments LLC lifted its holdings in shares of TransDigm Group by 993.1% in the 4th quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 15,216 shares of the aerospace company's stock worth $19,283,000 after acquiring an additional 13,824 shares during the last quarter. Strive Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of TransDigm Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $286,000. Toronto Dominion Bank raised its holdings in TransDigm Group by 20.5% during the 4th quarter. Toronto Dominion Bank now owns 27,327 shares of the aerospace company's stock valued at $34,630,000 after buying an additional 4,651 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Siemens Fonds Invest GmbH raised its holdings in TransDigm Group by 7,260.2% during the 4th quarter. Siemens Fonds Invest GmbH now owns 51,227 shares of the aerospace company's stock valued at $64,919,000 after buying an additional 50,531 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.78% of the company's stock.

TransDigm Group Trading Down 0.1%

NYSE:TDG traded down $1.50 on Thursday, reaching $1,406.48. 229,983 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 259,826. The company has a market capitalization of $79.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 49.61, a PEG ratio of 2.76 and a beta of 1.09. TransDigm Group Incorporated has a 12 month low of $1,176.31 and a 12 month high of $1,488.54. The company's fifty day simple moving average is $1,365.89 and its 200 day simple moving average is $1,326.48.

TransDigm Group (NYSE:TDG - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 6th. The aerospace company reported $9.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $8.83 by $0.28. The firm had revenue of $2.15 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.17 billion. TransDigm Group had a net margin of 20.76% and a negative return on equity of 42.87%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 12.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $7.99 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that TransDigm Group Incorporated will post 35.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Robert J. Small sold 40,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,345.81, for a total value of $53,832,400.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 98,185 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $132,138,354.85. This trade represents a 28.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director W Nicholas Howley sold 5,472 shares of TransDigm Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, April 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,346.30, for a total transaction of $7,366,953.60. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 21,548 shares in the company, valued at $29,010,072.40. This represents a 20.25% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 149,713 shares of company stock valued at $208,099,857. 4.09% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

TDG has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of TransDigm Group from $1,451.00 to $1,645.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, May 7th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of TransDigm Group from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Saturday, May 17th. Susquehanna upped their price target on shares of TransDigm Group from $1,250.00 to $1,300.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Wednesday, April 2nd. Northcoast Research upgraded shares of TransDigm Group from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $1,500.00 price target for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 9th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of TransDigm Group from $1,375.00 to $1,540.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Thursday, May 8th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $1,490.20.

About TransDigm Group

TransDigm Group Incorporated designs, produces, and supplies aircraft components in the United States and internationally. The Power & Control segment offers mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps and valves, power conditioning devices, specialized AC/DC electric motors and generators, batteries and chargers, databus and power controls, sensor products, switches and relay panels, hoists, winches and lifting devices, and cargo loading and handling systems.