American Century Companies Inc. Boosts Stake in DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

Institutional investor increases ownership in medical instruments supplier

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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American Century Companies Inc. has increased its holdings in DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (NASDAQ:XRAY) by 19.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The fund now owns 1,503,145 shares of the medical instruments supplier's stock, valued at $19,075,000.

Why it matters

This increase in ownership by a major institutional investor signals confidence in DENTSPLY SIRONA's long-term prospects, despite some recent volatility and mixed analyst sentiment around the stock. As one of the leading manufacturers of dental products and technologies, DENTSPLY SIRONA's performance is closely watched as an indicator of trends in the broader dental industry.

The details

According to the SEC filing, American Century Companies Inc. purchased an additional 248,457 shares of DENTSPLY SIRONA during the 3rd quarter, bringing its total stake in the company to 1,503,145 shares. This represents approximately 0.75% of DENTSPLY SIRONA's outstanding shares. The increased investment comes amid a period of mixed analyst sentiment, with some analysts raising their price targets while others have lowered theirs based on recent quarterly results and margin pressures.

  • American Century Companies Inc. increased its stake in DENTSPLY SIRONA during the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

American Century Companies Inc.

An investment management firm that owns a 0.75% stake in DENTSPLY SIRONA.

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

A leading global manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies.

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The takeaway

The increased investment by American Century Companies Inc. in DENTSPLY SIRONA suggests that at least one major institutional investor remains confident in the company's long-term prospects, despite some near-term headwinds. This could signal an opportunity for other investors to take a closer look at DENTSPLY SIRONA as it navigates the evolving dental industry landscape.