DigitalBridge Group (NYSE:DBRG) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume Following Analyst Upgrade

DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE:DBRG) shares saw unusually-strong trading volume on Tuesday after Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price target on the stock from $13.50 to $16.00. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods currently has a market perform rating on the stock. Approximately 3,830,837 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 11% from the previous session’s volume of 3,442,483 shares.The stock last traded at $15.3750 and had previously closed at $15.26.

Several other research analysts have also weighed in on DBRG. Citizens Jmp lowered DigitalBridge Group from a “market outperform” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $16.00 price objective for the company. in a research report on Monday. TD Cowen boosted their price target on shares of DigitalBridge Group from $19.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Zacks Research upgraded DigitalBridge Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada downgraded DigitalBridge Group from an “outperform” rating to a “sector perform” rating and reduced their target price for the company from $23.00 to $16.00 in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of DigitalBridge Group in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $16.22.

Key Stores Impacting DigitalBridge Group

Here are the key news stories impacting DigitalBridge Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: SoftBank agreed to acquire DigitalBridge for $16.00 per share in a deal valued near $4 billion, underpinning the stock’s sharp rally as buyers price in the cash takeover and strategic AI/data‑center rationale. WSJ: SoftBank Group to Buy DigitalBridge CNBC: Shares jump on SoftBank talks
• Positive Sentiment: Trading volume and options activity spiked (large call buying and an early news halt), suggesting short covering and speculative interest amplified the price move. This raises near‑term volatility but confirms strong market attention. SchaeffersResearch: Stock Soars on Buyout Buzz Zacks: Will the strength last?
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple sell‑side firms have set or reaffirmed $16.00 price targets and hold/market‑perform ratings (Keefe, B. Riley, TD Cowen, Citizens/JMP), effectively aligning analyst fair value with the announced deal price and implying limited upside beyond the transaction premium. TickerReport / Benzinga: Analyst notes
• Negative Sentiment: Several shareholder law firms (Kahn Swick & Foti, Johnson Fistel, Halper Sadeh) launched investigations into whether the $16.00 deal and the board’s process are fair, which could lead to litigation, delay or renegotiation risk. BusinessWire: KSF investigates sale GlobeNewswire: Johnson Fistel investigation
• Negative Sentiment: Some commentators and banks (Wells Fargo, RBC) argue the buyout price may be too low — Wells Fargo suggested up to ~25% higher and RBC downgraded after the announcement — increasing the chance of shareholder pushback or renegotiation. MSN: Wells Fargo view Yahoo/Reuters: RBC downgrades

Hedge Funds Weigh In On DigitalBridge Group

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in DBRG. Norges Bank bought a new position in DigitalBridge Group during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $1,868,000. Northern Trust Corp grew its stake in shares of DigitalBridge Group by 3.8% in the first quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 1,579,691 shares of the company’s stock worth $13,933,000 after acquiring an additional 57,152 shares during the last quarter. Azora Capital LP bought a new position in shares of DigitalBridge Group during the second quarter valued at $23,579,000. Sarasin & Partners LLP bought a new position in shares of DigitalBridge Group during the third quarter valued at $1,886,000. Finally, DAVENPORT & Co LLC raised its position in shares of DigitalBridge Group by 15.4% in the 3rd quarter. DAVENPORT & Co LLC now owns 1,500,110 shares of the company’s stock worth $17,701,000 after purchasing an additional 200,110 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.69% of the company’s stock.

DigitalBridge Group Trading Up 0.2%

The stock’s 50 day moving average is $11.88 and its 200-day moving average is $11.45. The company has a market cap of $2.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 254.79 and a beta of 1.77.

DigitalBridge Group (NYSE:DBRG) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, March 21st. The company reported ($0.07) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $232.83 million during the quarter. DigitalBridge Group had a return on equity of 4.78% and a net margin of 18.57%. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that DigitalBridge Group, Inc. will post 0.17 EPS for the current year.

DigitalBridge Group Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st will be paid a $0.01 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 31st. This represents a $0.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. DigitalBridge Group’s payout ratio is currently 66.67%.

DigitalBridge Group Company Profile

DigitalBridge Group, Inc (NYSE: DBRG) is a specialized global investment firm focused exclusively on digital infrastructure. The company originates, acquires, and manages a diversified portfolio of businesses that support the digital economy, including data centers, cell towers, small cells, fiber networks, edge infrastructure and related services. DigitalBridge seeks to generate sustainable, long-term returns for its investors by deploying capital into high-growth sectors driven by increasing data consumption, 5G deployment and cloud adoption.

Through its dedicated investment platforms, DigitalBridge provides equity and debt financing solutions to operators and owners of digital infrastructure assets.