Fort Washington Investment Advisors 13F: New $39M Stake in VMRK

Fort Washington Investment Advisors took a new position in Vivmark Residential (VMRK) by acquiring 638,739 shares valued at about $38.8 million in a filing on October 15, 2026. This marks the firm's entry into the residential real estate investment trust (REIT) sector, where Vivmark focuses on building, buying, and managing apartment communities across major U.S. metropolitan areas.

What Changed in Fort Washington Investment Advisors' Vivmark Residential Position

The firm opened a new position in Vivmark, starting with 638,739 shares. Since it did not hold any shares before this transaction, there is no percentage change to report.

Other Institutional Activity in Vivmark Residential

In the same quarter, other notable institutional activity includes Blackrock Inc., which increased its holdings by 3,232,036 shares, bringing its total to about 95.6 million shares valued at approximately $5.85 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC added 228,285 shares, ending with 48.8 million shares worth about $2.99 billion. Meanwhile, Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC, Norges Bank, and State Street Corporation made slight reductions in their stakes.

Vivmark Residential Stock Down 0.5%

As of recent trading on October 16, 2026, Vivmark shares traded around $60.87. This price is currently below its 50-day moving average of $63.63 and its 200-day moving average of $63.99. Additionally, the stock is about 14.9% below its 52-week high of $71.50, which could signal a challenging period for investors.

Recent Earnings

Vivmark reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $3.09 billion, with an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.61, indicating a net margin of 33.3%. The company is set to release its next earnings report on November 4, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Vivmark Residential

Recently, insiders sold shares, including Officer Edward M. Schulman, who sold 16,595 shares at an average price of $64.29 for a total of about $1.07 million on August 18, 2026. Officer Sean Thomas Willson sold 250 shares at $64.32 and 300 shares at $66.31 on August 19 and 21, 2026, for total values of approximately $16,080 and $19,893, respectively. Director Chris Carr also sold 1,130 shares at $65.28 on September 9, 2026 for about $73,766.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts maintained their ratings on Vivmark recently. On September 21, 2026, Evercore ISI Group kept its rating at "In-Line" with a target of $70. On October 12, 2026, Piper Sandler maintained a "Neutral" rating with a target of $67. The consensus among analysts is a buy recommendation with a mean price target of $72.12, based on 20 opinions.

About Vivmark Residential

Vivmark Residential focuses on developing and managing high-quality apartment communities. The company owns over 184,000 rental apartments across the United States and has more than 11,100 apartments under construction, positioning itself as a significant player in the residential real estate market.

Bottom Line

Investors will want to monitor Vivmark's upcoming earnings date on November 4, 2026, for insights into its financial health. This filing reflects Fort Washington's holdings as of the reporting period and may not represent its current position.