Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company 13F: Adds $9.2M to VMRK Stake
Key Points
- Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management grew its Vivmark Residential holdings by 152,021 shares to end with 287,791 shares valued at about $17.5 million.
- Vivmark Residential shares recently traded around $61.89 on October 21, 2026, down slightly from an event close of $62.03 on October 20.
- The apartment REIT generates trailing twelve-month revenue of $3.09 billion and pays an annual dividend rate of $2.81 per share.
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Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management disclosed it boosted its holdings in Vivmark Residential NYSE:VMRK during the third quarter, according to a Form 13F filed with the SEC on October 20, 2026. The filing reveals the institutional investor added 152,021 shares to its portfolio, lifting its total stake by 111.7% from the previous quarter.
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What Changed in Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management's Vivmark Residential Position
The asset manager ended the period with 287,791 shares of the residential real estate investment trust. That position carried a reported market value of $17,486,181 at the time of the filing. In the prior quarter, the firm held 135,770 shares.
Vivmark Residential Stock Up 1.2%
Vivmark Residential shares recently traded around $61.89 on October 21, 2026, sitting roughly 0.2% below the stock's $62.03 close on the October 20 filing date. The real estate company has a low beta of 0.568, indicating its price moves less than the broader market.
Recent Earnings
The company generated trailing twelve-month revenue of $3.09 billion with earnings of $2.61 per share. Profitability metrics include a net profit margin of 33.3% and a return on equity of 8.5%. Investors look toward the company's next earnings report scheduled for November 4, 2026.
Dividend
The residential real estate investment trust pays an annual dividend rate of $2.81 per share. That payout comes with a dividend payout ratio of 97.0%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Vivmark Residential
Company insiders trimmed their holdings ahead of the filing period. Director Christopher Howard sold 8,486 shares on August 18, 2026, at an average price of $64.00 for a total value of $543,104. Officer Sean Thomas Willson sold 250 shares at $64.32 on August 19, followed by another sale of 300 shares at $66.31 on August 21. Later, Director Chris Carr sold 1,130 shares on September 9, 2026, at an average price of $65.28.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street firms updated their outlooks on the stock through October 2026. On October 12, Piper Sandler maintained a neutral rating while adjusting its target from $76.00 to $67.00. RBC Capital maintained a sector perform rating on October 13, moving its target from $71.00 to $67.00. UBS maintained a buy rating on October 14, lowering its target from $75.00 to $71.00. Barclays maintained an equal-weight rating on October 14, adjusting its target from $75.00 to $74.00. Wells Fargo maintained an overweight rating on October 19, moving its target from $72.00 to $68.00.
About Vivmark Residential
Vivmark Residential operates as a real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, developing, and managing apartment communities across major metropolitan areas in the United States. The Chicago-based company holds a large portfolio of rental units and continues to build new residential properties in key markets.
Bottom Line
Institutional interest in Vivmark Residential remains active as the company heads toward its next financial update in November. Observers will watch how rental demand impacts upcoming earnings and whether analyst price targets shift further following the third-quarter disclosures.
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Source: Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company's 13F filing on $VMRK (Oct 20, 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