Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Trims CrowdStrike Holdings

Hedge fund reduces stake in cybersecurity firm by 3.3% in Q4

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:05am

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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. trimmed its position in CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) by 3.3% in the 4th quarter, according to a recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm now owns 758,201 shares of the cybersecurity company's stock, valued at $355.4 million.

Why it matters

CrowdStrike is a leading provider of cloud-based endpoint security solutions, and its stock has been closely watched by investors. This filing provides insight into the trading activity of a major institutional investor in the company.

The details

According to the 13F, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group sold 25,526 CrowdStrike shares during the fourth quarter, reducing its overall stake to 0.30% of the company's outstanding shares. The move comes as CrowdStrike's stock price has fluctuated in recent months, trading between a 52-week low of $342.72 and a high of $566.90.

  • The 13F filing covers Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's holdings as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc.

A major Japanese financial services group that manages over $1 trillion in assets globally.

CrowdStrike

A leading cybersecurity firm that provides cloud-based endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and incident response services.

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The takeaway

This filing highlights the ongoing volatility in the cybersecurity sector and the shifting investment strategies of major institutional investors like Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group. As CrowdStrike continues to grow, its stock will likely remain a closely watched barometer of the industry's performance.