Crawford Investment Counsel Inc. Reduces Stake in Alexandria Real Estate Equities

The real estate investment trust's stock price has declined over the past year amid market volatility.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 11:11am

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Crawford Investment Counsel Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:ARE) by 7.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company's recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 463,111 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock at the end of the quarter, down from 499,022 shares previously.

Why it matters

Alexandria Real Estate Equities is a major player in the life sciences real estate market, providing specialized laboratory, office and manufacturing space to biotechnology, pharmaceutical and related industries. The decrease in Crawford Investment Counsel's stake could signal broader investor concerns about the company's performance or the outlook for the sector.

The details

Crawford Investment Counsel sold 35,911 shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities during the 3rd quarter, reducing its total position to approximately 0.27% of the REIT's outstanding shares. Other institutional investors have also made changes to their Alexandria Real Estate Equities holdings, with some increasing and others decreasing their stakes in recent quarters.

  • Crawford Investment Counsel made the share sales during the 3rd quarter of 2026.
  • Alexandria Real Estate Equities is scheduled to report its next quarterly earnings on January 26, 2026.

The players

Crawford Investment Counsel Inc.

An investment management firm that previously held a larger stake in Alexandria Real Estate Equities.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

A real estate investment trust that specializes in owning, developing and managing collaborative life science and technology campuses.

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