Bank of New York Mellon Corp has reduced its stake in Ryan Specialty Holdings Inc. (NYSE:RYAN) by 4.4% during the first quarter, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Following the sale of 39,163 shares, the firm now holds 859,702 shares valued at approximately $63.5 million as of the end of the reporting period.
Several other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in Ryan Specialty. Notably, Rakuten Securities Inc. acquired a new stake worth around $27,000 in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Golden State Wealth Management LLC and Kapitalo Investimentos Ltda also took new positions during the first and fourth quarters, valued at $35,000 and $36,000 respectively. Additionally, Fifth Third Bancorp increased its stake by 202.5%, owning 484 shares valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 324 shares in the latest quarter. Overall, institutional investors now control 84.82% of Ryan Specialty’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Reflect Positive Outlook
Recent assessments from equities research analysts indicate a generally optimistic outlook for Ryan Specialty. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded the company’s shares from a “neutral” to a “buy” rating, raising its price target from $74.00 to $81.00. TD Cowen initiated coverage with a “buy” rating, setting a price objective of $89.00. In contrast, Wells Fargo & Company lowered its price target from $65.00 to $63.00 while maintaining an “equal weight” rating. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods also reduced its price target from $76.00 to $75.00, maintaining an “outperform” rating.
Market sentiment appears positive, with one investment analyst rating the stock with a sell, three assigning a hold rating, and eight recommending a buy. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Ryan Specialty holds an average rating of “Moderate Buy” with an average price target of $75.00.
Insider Transactions and Stock Performance
In related news, company insiders have been active in trading shares. Director David P. Bolger sold 5,000 shares on June 3rd for approximately $354,000, reducing his holdings to 71,467 shares valued at about $5.06 million. Similarly, Executive Vice President Mark Stephen Katz sold 14,377 shares on June 13th for around $946,582, leaving him with just 1,117 shares.
As of the latest figures, Ryan Specialty’s stock opened at $63.84, with a market capitalization of $16.75 billion. The company reported a P/E ratio of 187.77 and a PEG ratio of 1.72. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $55.95 and a high of $77.16.
Ryan Specialty last released earnings on May 1st, reporting earnings per share of $0.39, aligning with analysts’ expectations. The company’s revenue reached $690.17 million, surpassing estimates of $680.80 million. Year-on-year, revenue increased by 25%, compared to a previous EPS of $0.35.
In addition, Ryan Specialty announced a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, paid on May 27th to shareholders of record on May 13th. This annualizes to a dividend of $0.48 with a yield of 0.75%, though the company’s dividend payout ratio currently stands at 141.18%.
Ryan Specialty Holdings operates as a service provider of specialty products and solutions for insurance brokers, agents, and carriers across multiple regions, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Singapore. Its services encompass distribution, underwriting, product development, administration, and risk management.
