Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Reduces Stake in Kimco Realty

The Japanese financial firm sold over 127,000 shares of the U.S. real estate investment trust in Q4 2025.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:33am

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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc., a major Japanese financial services firm, reduced its stake in Kimco Realty Corporation by 5.9% during the fourth quarter of 2025. The firm sold 127,756 shares of the U.S. real estate investment trust, leaving it with a remaining holding of 2,045,871 shares valued at $41.47 million.

Why it matters

Kimco Realty is a leading REIT that owns and operates open-air shopping centers across the United States. The reduction in Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's stake could signal a shift in investor sentiment towards the retail real estate sector, which has faced challenges in recent years due to the rise of e-commerce.

The details

According to the report, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. sold 127,756 shares of Kimco Realty during the fourth quarter of 2025, reducing its total stake in the company to 2,045,871 shares. The firm's holdings in Kimco Realty were valued at $41.47 million at the end of the quarter.

  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. reduced its stake in Kimco Realty during the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc.

A major Japanese financial services firm that previously held a significant stake in Kimco Realty Corporation.

Kimco Realty Corporation

A leading U.S. real estate investment trust that specializes in the ownership and operation of open-air shopping centers.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's stake in Kimco Realty could be a sign of broader investor caution towards the retail real estate sector, which has faced challenges in recent years due to the rise of e-commerce. However, Kimco Realty remains a major player in the industry, and its performance will continue to be closely watched by investors.