BLK · News · 20260825N
Institutional Ownership Changes
BlackRock, Inc. · 2026-08-25 · Importance 6 · Surprise 6 · In source text
BlackRock reported or was reported to have acquired stakes exceeding $213 million in numerous public companies during the second quarter, including an approximately $28.77 billion, 8.18% position in Home Depot. Other newly disclosed positions included $529.5 million in First Interstate BancSystem for a 14.14% stake, $518.49 million in BankUnited for approximately 14.72%, and $523.72 million in Urban Edge Properties for 18.16%. BlackRock also acquired stakes of approximately $449.06 million in Hawkins, $506.92 million in A10 Networks, $475.3 million in DiamondRock Hospitality, $480.56 million in CoreCivic, $452.3 million in Bright Horizons, and $463.9 million in Assured Guaranty. Additional positions included approximately $468.15 million in Academy Sports, $448.44 million in Rush Street Interactive, $464.71 million in Vail Resorts, $496.7 million in Dana, $489.1 million in Hormel Foods, $505.7 million in WD-40, $448.23 million in Allison Transmission, $477.7 million in United Natural Foods, $463.7 million in Vita Coco, $479.6 million in Mercury General, $555.9 million in Churchill Downs, $461.8 million in Garrett Motion, $462.25 million in Banc of California, $490.41 million in Four Corners Property Trust, $481.314 million in Wingstop, and $453.9 million in MarketAxess.
Key facts
- BlackRock Inc. acquired over 81 million shares of The Home Depot valued at approximately $28.77 billion, becoming an 8.18% owner. source
- BlackRock Inc. increased its stake in PepsiCo by 2.1% in the second quarter, acquiring 2,440,377 shares for a total ownership of 118,281,854 shares valued at over $16 billion. source
- BlackRock Inc. made a new $449.06 million investment in Hawkins, Inc., acquiring 3.16 million shares representing 15.13% ownership. source
- BlackRock Inc. acquired approximately $506.92 million of A10 Networks by purchasing 13.57 million shares for an 18.85% stake. source
- BlackRock Inc. purchased 39,021,507 shares in DiamondRock Hospitality Company valued at approximately $475.3 million, representing 19.07% ownership. source
- BlackRock Inc. acquired 15,818,214 shares of CoreCivic, Inc. valued at approximately $480.56 million, making it the largest institutional holder with 16% ownership. source
- BlackRock Inc. acquired 13,732,702 shares of First Interstate BancSystem during the second quarter valued at approximately $529.5 million, representing 14.14% ownership. source
- BlackRock Inc. acquired 6.38 million shares of Bright Horizons valued at approximately $452.3 million during the second quarter, resulting in 12.13% ownership. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| assets | positive | realized | +16.4% | BlackRock Inc. acquired over 81 million shares of The Home Depot valued at approximately $28.77 billion, becoming an 8.18% owner. |
| cash | negative | realized | -16.4% | BlackRock Inc. acquired over 81 million shares of The Home Depot valued at approximately $28.77 billion, becoming an 8.18% owner. |
| assets | positive | realized | +9.1% | BlackRock Inc. increased its stake in PepsiCo by 2.1% in the second quarter, acquiring 2,440,377 shares for a total ownership of… |
| cash | negative | realized | -9.1% | BlackRock Inc. increased its stake in PepsiCo by 2.1% in the second quarter, acquiring 2,440,377 shares for a total ownership of… |
| assets | positive | realized | +0.3% | BlackRock Inc. purchased 6,202,008 shares in Churchill Downs valued at approximately $555.9 million, making it an 8.90% owner. |
| cash | negative | realized | -0.3% | BlackRock Inc. purchased 6,202,008 shares in Churchill Downs valued at approximately $555.9 million, making it an 8.90% owner. |
| assets | positive | realized | +0.3% | BlackRock Inc. acquired 13,732,702 shares of First Interstate BancSystem during the second quarter valued at approximately $529.5 million,… |
| cash | negative | realized | -0.3% | BlackRock Inc. acquired 13,732,702 shares of First Interstate BancSystem during the second quarter valued at approximately $529.5 million,… |
| assets | positive | realized | +0.3% | BlackRock Inc. acquired approximately $506.92 million of A10 Networks by purchasing 13.57 million shares for an 18.85% stake. |
| cash | negative | realized | -0.3% | BlackRock Inc. acquired approximately $506.92 million of A10 Networks by purchasing 13.57 million shares for an 18.85% stake. |
| assets | positive | realized | +0.3% | BlackRock Inc. invested $518.49 million in BankUnited by purchasing over 10.7 million shares to represent about 14.72% ownership. |
| cash | negative | realized | -0.3% | BlackRock Inc. invested $518.49 million in BankUnited by purchasing over 10.7 million shares to represent about 14.72% ownership. |