First Trust Advisors Trims Stake in Enterprise Financial Services

The institutional investor reduced its holdings in the bank's stock by 2.5% during the third quarter.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

First Trust Advisors LP, an institutional investor, trimmed its holdings in shares of Enterprise Financial Services Corporation (NASDAQ:EFSC) by 2.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company's recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The investor now owns approximately 1.39 million shares of the bank's stock, worth around $80.5 million.

Why it matters

Enterprise Financial Services is a regional bank holding company based in Clayton, Missouri, providing a range of banking and financial services to individuals, small and mid-sized businesses, and institutional clients. The reduction in First Trust Advisors' stake suggests a shift in the institutional investor's portfolio allocation or outlook on the bank's performance.

The details

According to the 13F filing, First Trust Advisors sold 35,347 shares of Enterprise Financial Services during the third quarter. The institutional investor now owns about 3.75% of the bank's outstanding shares. Other institutional investors, such as Aptus Capital Advisors, Victory Capital Management, and American Century Companies, have also adjusted their positions in Enterprise Financial Services in recent quarters.

  • First Trust Advisors trimmed its holdings in Enterprise Financial Services during the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

First Trust Advisors LP

An institutional investor and asset management firm.

Enterprise Financial Services Corporation

A bank holding company headquartered in Clayton, Missouri, providing a range of banking and financial services.

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The takeaway

The reduction in First Trust Advisors' stake in Enterprise Financial Services suggests a potential shift in the institutional investor's outlook on the bank's performance or a rebalancing of its portfolio. However, the overall institutional ownership of the bank remains relatively high, indicating continued investor interest in the company.