Earnest Partners Reduces Stake in UMB Financial

Investment firm cuts holdings in Kansas City-based bank by 4%

Mar. 15, 2026 at 12:04pm

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Earnest Partners LLC, an investment management firm, has reduced its position in UMB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:UMBF) by 4% in the third quarter. The firm previously owned 1,371,653 shares of the Kansas City-based bank, but sold 57,103 shares during the quarter, leaving it with a stake valued at $162,335,000.

Why it matters

UMB Financial is a major regional bank with a significant presence in the Midwest. Changes in ownership by large institutional investors like Earnest Partners can signal shifts in market sentiment or strategic direction for the company.

The details

Earnest Partners, an Atlanta-based investment management firm, lowered its position in UMB Financial by selling 57,103 shares in the third quarter. The firm now owns 1,371,653 shares of the bank's stock, worth $162,335,000 at the end of the reporting period. Other major institutional investors in UMB Financial include Royal Bank of Canada, NewEdge Advisors LLC, and UBS Asset Management.

  • Earnest Partners reduced its UMB Financial holdings in the third quarter of 2025.

The players

Earnest Partners LLC

An Atlanta-based investment management firm that has reduced its stake in UMB Financial Corporation.

UMB Financial Corporation

A diversified financial services holding company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, providing commercial and consumer banking, wealth management, and other financial services.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Earnest Partners' UMB Financial holdings suggests potential shifts in market sentiment or strategic direction for the regional bank, which bears watching for investors and analysts following the company.