First Trust Advisors Boosts Simpson Manufacturing Stake

The institutional investor added over 26,000 shares of the construction company in Q3 2025.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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First Trust Advisors LP increased its position in Simpson Manufacturing Company, Inc. (NYSE:SSD) by 5.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company's latest 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor now owns 541,149 shares of the construction company's stock, representing a 1.31% stake.

Why it matters

Simpson Manufacturing is a leading global supplier of structural building products, specializing in connectors, anchors, fasteners and lateral systems. The company's stock performance and institutional ownership are closely watched by investors and analysts as indicators of the construction industry's health.

The details

First Trust Advisors acquired an additional 26,743 shares of Simpson Manufacturing in Q3 2025, bringing its total position to over 541,000 shares. The firm now owns 1.31% of the company's outstanding stock. Simpson Manufacturing's products are used in residential, commercial and industrial construction projects worldwide.

  • First Trust Advisors filed its Q3 2025 13F report in early 2026.

The players

First Trust Advisors LP

An American investment management firm that provides a variety of financial products and services, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds.

Simpson Manufacturing Company, Inc.

A leading global supplier of structural building products, specializing in connectors, anchors, fasteners and lateral systems used in residential, commercial and industrial construction projects.

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The takeaway

The increased stake by First Trust Advisors in Simpson Manufacturing suggests the investment firm sees continued growth potential in the construction products company, which could signal broader optimism about the construction industry's outlook.