Earnest Partners LLC Increases Stake in Valmont Industries

Investment firm raises position in industrial products company by 1.7% in third quarter

Mar. 15, 2026 at 12:04pm

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Earnest Partners LLC increased its stake in Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:VMI) by 1.7% in the third quarter, according to the company's recent SEC filing. Earnest Partners now owns 399,388 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at $154.86 million.

Why it matters

Valmont Industries is a diversified industrial manufacturer that produces a range of infrastructure and agricultural products. Institutional investors like Earnest Partners closely monitor and adjust their positions in the company, which can signal broader market trends and investor sentiment around Valmont's business performance and outlook.

The details

Earnest Partners acquired an additional 6,799 shares of Valmont Industries during the third quarter, bringing its total position to 399,388 shares. This represents a 1.7% increase in the firm's stake in the company. Valmont Industries is a major producer of engineered products that support water management, power transmission, lighting, and traffic infrastructure.

  • Earnest Partners increased its stake in Valmont Industries during the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Earnest Partners LLC

An investment management firm that owns a $154.86 million position in Valmont Industries.

Valmont Industries, Inc.

A diversified industrial manufacturer that specializes in infrastructure and agricultural products.

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The takeaway

Earnest Partners' increased stake in Valmont Industries suggests continued institutional investor confidence in the company's long-term growth prospects, despite potential near-term market volatility.