Banc Funds Co. LLC Reduces Stake in First Foundation Inc.

Investment firm cuts holding in financial services company by nearly 44%

Mar. 15, 2026 at 8:34am

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Banc Funds Co. LLC lowered its stake in shares of First Foundation Inc. (NYSE:FFWM) by 43.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company's recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The investment firm now owns 642,158 shares of the company's stock, down from 1,143,054 shares previously.

Why it matters

This reduction in Banc Funds' position in First Foundation could signal a shift in the investment firm's outlook on the financial services company. Institutional investor activity can provide insights into market sentiment and future performance expectations for a stock.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Banc Funds sold 500,896 shares of First Foundation during the third quarter. The firm now owns a 0.77% stake in the company, valued at $3,577,000 as of the most recent reporting period. Several other hedge funds have also adjusted their holdings of FFWM, with Vanguard Group Inc. and FJ Capital Management LLC increasing their positions, while Royce & Associates LP and Geode Capital Management LLC reduced their stakes.

  • Banc Funds Co. LLC lowered its stake in First Foundation during the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

Banc Funds Co. LLC

An investment management firm that focuses on community banks and small-cap financial institutions.

First Foundation Inc.

A financial services company headquartered in Irvine, California that provides wealth management, strategic consulting, and lending solutions to high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and closely held businesses.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Banc Funds' position in First Foundation could signal a shift in the investment firm's outlook on the financial services company, which may provide insights into broader market sentiment and future performance expectations for the stock.