Emerson Electric Sees Stake Decrease by Franklin Street Advisors

Institutional investor reduces position in industrial products company

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:24am

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Franklin Street Advisors Inc. NC reduced its stake in Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR) by 30.1% in the fourth quarter, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor now owns 20,117 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at $2.67 million.

Why it matters

This filing provides insight into the investment decisions of Franklin Street Advisors, a notable institutional investor. The reduction in Emerson Electric's stake could signal a shift in the firm's outlook on the industrial company's prospects.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Franklin Street Advisors sold 8,680 shares of Emerson Electric during the fourth quarter. The firm now holds 20,117 shares of the company's stock, down from the previous quarter's position of 28,797 shares.

  • The 13F filing covers the fourth quarter of the year.
  • The share sale occurred during the fourth quarter of the year.

The players

Franklin Street Advisors Inc. NC

An institutional investor that reduced its stake in Emerson Electric Co.

Emerson Electric Co.

An industrial products company based in St. Louis, Missouri.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

This filing highlights the shifting investment landscape, as institutional investors reevaluate their positions in industrial companies like Emerson Electric. The reduction in stake could signal a broader reassessment of the company's outlook or the investor's own portfolio strategy.