RWC Asset Management 13F: Cuts YPF Stake by $6.9M
Key Points
- RWC Asset Management reduced its YPF Sociedad Anónima stake by 20.9% during the quarter, bringing its total holding to 522,518 shares worth about $26.2 million.
- Company CEO Horacio Daniel Marin and Officer Matias Osvaldo Farina both bought shares in July 2026.
- Wall Street analysts hold a consensus buy rating on the stock with a mean price target of $61.97 ahead of its October 28 earnings report.
Since the filing, $YPF is up 3.1% to date (from the $49.17 close on Oct 22, 2026).
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RWC Asset Management reduced its holdings in YPF Sociedad Anónima by 138,071 shares during the quarter, according to a Form 13F filing with the SEC on October 22, 2026. The institutional investor cut its position by 20.9%, ending the period with 522,518 shares valued at approximately $26.2 million.
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What Changed in RWC Asset Management's YPF Position
The fund held 660,589 shares of the energy company prior to the filing. Following the reduction of 138,071 shares, the investment totals 522,518 shares worth $26,193,827.
Other Institutional Activity in YPF
Aquamarine Financial Ltd grew its holdings by 3,418,366 shares, ending with 12,444,948 shares worth about $630,709,968. North of South Capital LLP grew its holdings by 499,377 shares, ending with 4,023,562 shares worth about $203,914,123. Vr Advisory Services Ltd kept its holdings unchanged, ending with 3,231,396 shares worth about $163,767,150. Duquesne Family Office Llc reduced its holdings by 97,079 shares, ending with 3,138,897 shares worth about $159,079,300. Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. reduced its holdings by 125,398 shares, ending with 1,606,623 shares worth about $81,423,654.
YPF Sociedad Anónima Stock Up 0.6%
YPF shares recently traded around $50.68, sitting below their 52-week high of $57.87 and well above their 52-week low of $25.10. The stock trades below its 50-day moving average of $51.93 and above its 200-day moving average of $45.95.
Recent Earnings
The company reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $29.2 trillion and earnings of $1.90 per share. YPF posted a return on equity of 7.3% and a net profit margin of 4.0%. The next earnings report is scheduled for October 28, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at YPF Sociedad Anónima
Company insiders made notable purchases earlier in the year. Officer Matias Osvaldo Farina bought 4,357 shares on July 2, 2026, at an average price of $46.26 for a total value of $201,555. Chief Executive Officer Horacio Daniel Marin bought 2,840 shares on July 2, 2026, at an average price of $46.35 for a total value of $131,634.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
UBS maintained a neutral rating on the stock with a price target of $55.00 on August 27, 2026, moving up from $48.00. JP Morgan maintained an overweight rating with a price target of $66.00 on September 1, 2026, raising it from $61.50. The stock holds a consensus buy rating with a mean price target of $61.97 based on 12 analyst opinions.
About YPF
YPF Sociedad Anónima is an energy producer based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The firm handles oil and natural gas upstream extraction, midstream transport, downstream refining, and newer ventures like liquefied natural gas and alternative energy sources across South America.
Bottom Line
Investors are keeping an eye on the upcoming earnings release on October 28 to gauge how production segments are performing. Institutional adjustments like this one give a look into how large funds manage their exposure heading into new financial reports.
Source: RWC Asset Management's 13F filing on $YPF (Oct 22, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts