Howland Capital Management 13F: Cuts TransDigm (TDG) Stake by $2M

Howland Capital Management reduced its stake in TransDigm Group Incorporated TDG by 8.8%, trimming 1,860 shares during the period to bring its total investment down to 19,092 shares. The holding was valued at approximately $20.7 million at the close of the filing period, according to the firm's Form 13F report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 22, 2026. TransDigm closed at $1,141.74 on the day of the filing.

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What Changed in Howland Capital Management's TransDigm Group Position

The institutional investor lowered its exposure to the aerospace and defense component supplier from its previous level of 20,952 shares. This 8.8% reduction reflects a cautious adjustment by the fund during the quarter. Even after the sale, the firm retains a multi-million dollar position in the manufacturer.

Other Institutional Activity in TransDigm Group

Other major institutional investors adjusted their positions in the stock around the same time. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab grew its holdings by 2,900 shares, ending with 11,140 shares worth about $12.1 million. On the other hand, Capital International Investors trimmed its stake by 431,872 shares to hold 5,062,682 shares valued at roughly $5.8 billion. Principal Financial Group, Inc. reduced its position by 304,691 shares, leaving it with 1,709,129 shares worth about $2.0 billion. Curated Wealth Partners nearly exited its entire stake, selling 983,332 shares to finish with 347 shares valued at about $375,664.

TransDigm Group Incorporated Stock Down 1.3%

TransDigm Group shares recently traded around $1,114.30 as of October 23, 2026, sitting 2.4% below their event-day close and 9.7% below their 200-day moving average. The stock trades near the lower end of its 52-week range, which spans from $1,071.25 to $1,463.03. The company carries a market capitalization of roughly $63.1 billion and a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 34.6.

Recent Earnings

TransDigm Group reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $10.0 billion alongside basic earnings of $32.97 per share. The business generated a net profit margin of 21.3% over the same period. Management scheduled the company's next earnings report for November 5, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at TransDigm Group Incorporated

Company insiders completed several share transactions in recent months prior to the filing. Chief Operating Officer Joel Reiss sold 3,900 shares in August and another 3,900 shares in September, followed by a planned sale of 4,100 shares at an average price of $1,128.04 in October. Director W Nicholas Howley also sold 10,132 shares in August.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms updated their outlooks on the stock ahead of the filing. Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating with a $1,210 price target, while TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating with a $1300 target. Goldman Sachs kept a Buy rating and lowered its target to $1,745. RBC Capital maintained a Sector Perform rating with a $1200 target, and Morgan Stanley kept an Equal-Weight rating with a $1300 target. Overall, the company holds a consensus buy rating with a mean price target of $1,414.30 across 20 analyst opinions.

About TransDigm Group

TransDigm Group Incorporated designs, produces, and supplies specialized aircraft components for commercial and military aviation customers globally. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company employs roughly 16,500 people and focuses on highly engineered proprietary aerospace niches.

Bottom Line

Investors will look toward the company's upcoming earnings release on November 5, 2026, for fresh details on margin trends and delivery schedules. Institutional adjustments and insider transactions continue to shape the backdrop for the stock as it trades below its key moving averages.