SteelPeak Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Bristol Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 36,357 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,961,000.
Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in Bristol Myers Squibb by 33.4% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 19,728 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $1,116,000 after purchasing an additional 4,935 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its position in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb by 59.4% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 7,477 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $346,000 after buying an additional 2,786 shares during the period. United Bank raised its stake in shares of Bristol Myers Squibb by 15.0% during the second quarter. United Bank now owns 25,148 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $1,164,000 after buying an additional 3,277 shares during the last quarter. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Bristol Myers Squibb in the second quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Finally, 1832 Asset Management L.P. bought a new position in Bristol Myers Squibb in the second quarter valued at approximately $4,242,000. 76.41% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Bristol Myers Squibb news, EVP David V. Elkins sold 30,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $61.67, for a total transaction of $1,850,100.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 159,248 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,820,824.16. This trade represents a 15.85% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 0.09% of the company’s stock.
Bristol Myers Squibb Trading Down 0.0%
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The biopharmaceutical company reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.65 by ($0.39). Bristol Myers Squibb had a net margin of 14.64% and a return on equity of 69.65%. The firm had revenue of $12.50 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.24 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.67 EPS. Bristol Myers Squibb’s quarterly revenue was up 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. Bristol Myers Squibb has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.050-6.350 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Bristol Myers Squibb Company will post 6.74 EPS for the current year.
Bristol Myers Squibb Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 1st. Investors of record on Thursday, April 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.63 per share. This represents a $2.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 2nd. Bristol Myers Squibb’s dividend payout ratio is presently 73.04%.
Trending Headlines about Bristol Myers Squibb
Here are the key news stories impacting Bristol Myers Squibb this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Positive Phase‑3 data for Camzyos in the SCOUT‑HCM adolescent trial could expand the label and support longer‑term revenue upside. SCOUT‑HCM Trial Results
- Positive Sentiment: Janux Therapeutics triggered a $35M milestone under its collaboration with BMY by nominating a development candidate — near‑term cash and partner validation for BMY’s partnered R&D. Janux Milestone
- Positive Sentiment: Unusually large call‑option activity (~66,900 calls) signals speculative bullish positioning by traders anticipating upside moves. Call Option Activity
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst pieces and screens highlight BMY’s history of earnings surprises and argue the company has components that could support an earnings beat next quarter — a sentiment tailwind if results improve. Zacks Coverage
- Neutral Sentiment: Market estimates and long‑term market studies (e.g., HNSCC market growth to ~ $4.5B by 2034) provide attractive addressable‑market context but aren’t immediate catalysts. HNSCC Market Outlook
- Neutral Sentiment: Brokerage consensus remains centered on a “Hold” and the street target (~$61.41) is close to the current price — keeps upside expectations measured. Analyst Consensus
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: EVP David V. Elkins sold 30,000 shares at about $61.67 on April 1 (Form 4), trimming his stake ~15.9% — investors sometimes read executive sales as a near‑term negative signal. Insider Form 4
- Negative Sentiment: Sector risk: reports that the U.S. may consider heavy tariffs (up to 100%) on branded/patented drug imports sparked broad healthcare selling and pressured BMY along with peers. Tariffs / Sector Selloff
- Negative Sentiment: Recent quarterly results showed an EPS miss (Feb. 5), which keeps investor focus on near‑term profitability despite FY‑26 guidance; that remains a headwind until earnings execution improves. Earnings Recap
Analysts Set New Price Targets
BMY has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Bank of America raised shares of Bristol Myers Squibb from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $52.00 to $61.00 in a report on Monday, December 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada initiated coverage on Bristol Myers Squibb in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. They issued a “sector perform” rating and a $60.00 price target on the stock. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $70.00 price objective on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a research note on Monday, March 23rd. Finally, Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and set a $75.00 target price (up from $66.00) on shares of Bristol Myers Squibb in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Bristol Myers Squibb currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $61.41.
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Bristol Myers Squibb Company Profile
Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, focused on discovering, developing and delivering medicines for serious diseases. The company’s core activities include research and development, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of prescription pharmaceuticals across multiple therapeutic areas. BMS concentrates on advancing therapies in oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular disease and specialty areas through both small molecules and biologics.
BMS’s marketed portfolio and late‑stage pipeline reflect a strong emphasis on cancer and immune‑mediated conditions.
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