J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG Increases Emerson Electric Stake

Investment firm boosts position in industrial conglomerate by 1.7% in Q4 2025

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:39am

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J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG, a Swiss investment management firm, grew its holdings in Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR) by 1.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 708,577 shares of the industrial products company, making it one of Emerson Electric's largest institutional investors.

Why it matters

Emerson Electric is a bellwether industrial stock, so changes in major investor positions can signal broader market sentiment around the company and the overall manufacturing sector. J. Safra Sarasin's increased stake suggests confidence in Emerson's long-term growth prospects.

The details

According to the 13F filing, J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG purchased an additional 11,944 shares of Emerson Electric during the fourth quarter, bringing its total position to 708,577 shares. This represents about 0.13% of Emerson Electric's outstanding shares and makes the investment firm one of the company's 15th largest shareholders.

  • J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG filed the 13F report disclosing the increased Emerson Electric stake on March 31, 2026.
  • The additional 11,944 shares were purchased during the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG

A Swiss investment management firm that oversees approximately $94 billion in assets.

Emerson Electric Co.

An American multinational corporation that designs and manufactures products for industrial, commercial, and consumer markets.

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The takeaway

J. Safra Sarasin's increased stake in Emerson Electric suggests the investment firm sees long-term growth potential in the industrial conglomerate, which could signal broader confidence in the manufacturing sector.