Moody National Bank Reduces Amazon Stake by 30%

Asset manager sells over 31,000 shares of e-commerce giant in Q4 2025

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:06am

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Moody National Bank Trust Division lowered its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 29.9% in the fourth quarter, according to a recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund sold 31,626 shares, leaving it with a remaining position of 74,038 shares worth $17.1 million.

Why it matters

Amazon is one of the most widely held stocks among institutional investors, so changes in major positions can provide insights into broader market sentiment around the company. This reduction in Moody National Bank's Amazon holdings may signal concerns about the stock's valuation or growth prospects.

The details

Moody National Bank Trust Division cited the sale of 31,626 Amazon shares during the fourth quarter, reducing its total position to 74,038 shares. The bank's Amazon holdings now make up around 1.6% of its overall portfolio, down from 2.3% previously. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also modified their Amazon positions during the quarter, with some increasing exposure and others, like Moody, decreasing it.

  • Moody National Bank Trust Division filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2025 on March 31, 2026.
  • The bank sold the 31,626 Amazon shares during the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Moody National Bank Trust Division

An asset management division of Moody National Bank that oversees a diversified portfolio of investments, including a significant stake in Amazon.com.

Amazon.com, Inc.

The e-commerce giant and technology conglomerate, one of the most widely held stocks among institutional investors.

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The takeaway

Moody National Bank's reduction in its Amazon holdings, while relatively small in the grand scheme of the company's massive market capitalization, could signal broader concerns about the stock's valuation and growth prospects among some institutional investors. However, Amazon remains one of the most widely held and closely watched tech giants, so changes in major positions will continue to be closely monitored by the investment community.