Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Boosts Stake in Citizens Financial Group

Institutional investor increases position in bank holding company by 2.1% in Q3 2025

Mar. 3, 2026 at 12:55am

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Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. has increased its stake in Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CFG) by 2.1% in the third quarter of 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 874,192 shares of the bank's stock, worth approximately $46.5 million.

Why it matters

This move by a major institutional investor signals continued confidence in Citizens Financial Group's performance and growth potential. As a large regional bank, CFG's stock is closely watched by the financial community.

The details

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management acquired an additional 17,988 shares of Citizens Financial Group during the third quarter, bringing its total position to 874,192 shares. This represents about 0.20% ownership of the bank's outstanding stock.

  • Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management increased its stake in Q3 2025.

The players

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd.

A Japanese asset management firm and a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, one of the largest banking groups in the world.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

A bank holding company that provides a range of banking and financial services to individuals, small and middle-market businesses, corporations, and institutional clients. It is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.

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The takeaway

This increase in Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management's stake in Citizens Financial Group suggests the institutional investor sees continued growth potential for the regional bank, which could signal positive momentum for CFG's stock performance going forward.