Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:MUFG) Shares Acquired by First Trust Advisors LP

First Trust Advisors LP boosted its position in Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:MUFG - Free Report) by 1,134.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 410,504 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 377,245 shares during the quarter. First Trust Advisors LP's holdings in Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group were worth $4,811,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Whipplewood Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC grew its position in Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group by 33.9% in the fourth quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 5,056 shares of the company's stock worth $59,000 after acquiring an additional 1,279 shares in the last quarter. Sierra Ocean LLC bought a new stake in Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $62,000. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB purchased a new stake in shares of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $55,000. Finally, Versant Capital Management Inc bought a new position in Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $71,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 13.59% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, StockNews.com cut Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Thursday.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE MUFG traded down $0.08 during trading on Friday, reaching $12.29. 4,860,920 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,794,009. The stock has a market capitalization of $148.31 billion, a PE ratio of 11.28, a P/E/G ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 0.39. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $12.73 and a 200-day simple moving average of $12.15. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. has a 52-week low of $8.75 and a 52-week high of $15.03. The company has a quick ratio of 0.92, a current ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.06.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:MUFG - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.28 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.19 by $0.09. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group had a net margin of 14.19% and a return on equity of 9.27%. Equities research analysts anticipate that Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. will post 0.99 earnings per share for the current year.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Company Profile

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc operates as the bank holding company, that engages in a range of financial businesses in Japan, the United States, Europe, Asia/Oceania, and internationally. It operates through seven segments: Digital Service, Retail & Commercial Banking, Japanese Corporate & Investment Banking, Global Commercial Banking, Asset Management & Investor Services, Global Corporate & Investment Banking, and Global Markets.