Ninety One UK Ltd Increases Stake in Citizens Financial Group

The investment firm now owns over 6.5 million shares of the bank's stock.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:42am

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An extreme close-up of the heavy, industrial machinery and mechanisms of a bank vault door, conveying a sense of security, stability, and the complex financial systems that power a major regional bank.Ninety One UK Ltd's increased stake in Citizens Financial Group reflects confidence in the bank's underlying financial infrastructure and growth potential.Providence Today

Ninety One UK Ltd, an investment management firm, has increased its stake in Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG) by 13.1% in the fourth quarter. The firm now owns approximately 6.57 million shares of the bank's stock, representing around 1.53% of Citizens Financial Group's total shares outstanding.

Why it matters

This move by a major institutional investor signals continued confidence in Citizens Financial Group's performance and growth prospects. As a top 20 U.S. retail bank, Citizens Financial Group's stock is closely watched by the financial industry.

The details

According to a recent SEC filing, Ninety One UK Ltd purchased an additional 763,098 shares of Citizens Financial Group during the fourth quarter of 2025. This increased the firm's total position in the bank to 6,574,714 shares, worth approximately $384 million as of the end of the year. Ninety One UK Ltd is now one of the largest institutional shareholders of Citizens Financial Group.

  • Ninety One UK Ltd increased its stake in the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • The firm's latest 13F filing with the SEC was released on April 18, 2026.

The players

Ninety One UK Ltd

An investment management firm that has increased its stake in Citizens Financial Group to over 6.5 million shares, or approximately 1.53% of the bank's total outstanding stock.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

A top 20 U.S. retail bank headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island that provides a range of banking and financial services.

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The takeaway

Ninety One UK Ltd's increased investment in Citizens Financial Group suggests the firm sees continued growth potential in the regional bank, which could signal positive momentum for the stock going forward.