Royce & Associates LP Trims Stake in Astronics Corporation

Hedge fund reduces position in aerospace company by 14.3% in Q3

Mar. 2, 2026 at 4:07pm

Royce & Associates LP, an investment management firm, decreased its position in Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) by 14.3% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm sold 101,129 shares of the aerospace company's stock during the period, leaving it with 604,777 shares, or a 1.71% ownership stake.

Why it matters

Royce & Associates' reduction in its Astronics holdings could signal a shift in investor sentiment toward the aerospace company, which has seen its stock price rise significantly over the past year. The filing provides insight into the trading activity of a major institutional investor in the company.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Royce & Associates sold 101,129 shares of Astronics in the third quarter, reducing its total position to 604,777 shares. The firm cited unspecified reasons for the trimming of its stake. Astronics is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced technologies for the aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries, with a focus on power conversion, cabin electronics, and automated test systems.

  • Royce & Associates filed the 13F report for the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Royce & Associates LP

An investment management firm that decreased its position in Astronics Corporation during the third quarter of 2026.

Astronics Corporation

A global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced technologies for the aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries.

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The takeaway

Royce & Associates' reduction in its Astronics holdings suggests a potential shift in investor sentiment toward the aerospace company, which has seen its stock price rise significantly over the past year. The filing provides insight into the trading activity of a major institutional investor in the company, though the specific reasons for the position trimming are not disclosed.