Natixis Advisors Reduces Stake in L3Harris Technologies

Hedge fund cuts holdings in defense and aerospace company by 28.5% in Q3 2025

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Natixis Advisors LLC, a major investment management firm, reduced its holdings in L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE:LHX) by 28.5% in the third quarter of 2025. The fund previously owned 198,629 shares of the defense and aerospace company, valued at $60.66 million, but sold 79,034 shares during the period.

Why it matters

L3Harris Technologies is a leading provider of advanced technologies for the defense, intelligence and public safety sectors. Shifts in institutional investor holdings can signal changes in market sentiment or strategic priorities for the company.

The details

Natixis Advisors, which manages over $60 billion in assets, cited portfolio rebalancing as the reason for the reduced stake in L3Harris. The firm still maintains a significant position in the company, which has seen its stock price rise steadily over the past year amid strong demand for its communications, avionics and electronic warfare systems.

  • Natixis Advisors filed its Q3 2025 13F report with the SEC on March 10, 2026, disclosing the reduced L3Harris stake.
  • The hedge fund's holdings in L3Harris were valued at $60.66 million as of the end of Q3 2025.

The players

Natixis Advisors LLC

A major investment management firm that oversees over $60 billion in assets.

L3Harris Technologies Inc

An American aerospace and defense company that designs, manufactures and supports a range of technology solutions for government and commercial customers.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to monitor shifts in institutional ownership of defense industry leaders like L3Harris as they can provide insights into market trends and investor sentiment.”

— Sarita Garza, Finance Reporter (themarketsdaily.com)

What’s next

Investors will be watching to see if Natixis Advisors makes any further adjustments to its L3Harris position in upcoming quarterly filings.

The takeaway

The reduced stake by Natixis Advisors in L3Harris Technologies, a major defense contractor, reflects the ongoing volatility and shifting priorities in the aerospace and defense sector as institutional investors rebalance their portfolios.