Invesco Downgraded to Hold Rating by Zacks Research

Analysts lower price target on asset management firm's stock

Feb. 28, 2026 at 10:59am

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Invesco (NYSE:IVZ), the Atlanta-based asset management firm, was downgraded from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating by Zacks Research on Thursday. The downgrade comes as several other research firms have also lowered their price targets on Invesco's stock in recent weeks.

Why it matters

Invesco is one of the largest independent investment management firms globally, with over $1.4 trillion in assets under management. The downgrade and price target reductions by analysts signal potential concerns about the company's near-term performance and growth prospects, which could impact investor sentiment and the stock price.

The details

In its report, Zacks Research cited a number of factors contributing to the downgrade, including increased competition in the asset management industry, market volatility, and potential headwinds for Invesco's business. Other analysts have also lowered their price targets on Invesco's stock, with Royal Bank of Canada reducing its target from $35 to $33 and Morgan Stanley setting a $29 price objective.

  • Zacks Research downgraded Invesco's rating on Thursday, February 28, 2026.
  • In recent weeks, several other research firms have lowered their price targets on Invesco's stock.

The players

Invesco

An independent global investment management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with over $1.4 trillion in assets under management.

Zacks Research

An equity research firm that provides investment research and analysis to investors.

Royal Bank of Canada

A multinational financial services company that has reduced its price target on Invesco's stock.

Morgan Stanley

A global financial services firm that has set a $29 price target on Invesco's stock.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The downgrade and price target reductions on Invesco's stock highlight the challenges facing the asset management industry, as firms navigate increased competition, market volatility, and potential headwinds to their business. Investors will be closely watching Invesco's performance and growth prospects in the coming quarters.