Ascent Group LLC Increases Stake in Amazon.com

Investment firm adds 7,691 shares to its holdings in e-commerce giant

Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:27am

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Ascent Group LLC, an investment management firm, increased its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) by 4.7% in the fourth quarter, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 172,532 shares of the e-commerce company's stock, valued at $39.8 million.

Why it matters

Amazon.com is one of the most closely watched and influential companies in the technology and retail sectors. Institutional investors' holdings and trading activity in the stock can provide insights into broader market sentiment and expectations around the company's performance.

The details

Ascent Group LLC reported buying an additional 7,691 shares of Amazon.com during the fourth quarter, increasing its total position to 172,532 shares. This represents about 1.4% of Ascent Group's overall investment portfolio. The filing did not disclose the average price paid for the additional shares.

  • Ascent Group LLC increased its Amazon.com stake in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Ascent Group LLC

An investment management firm that owns a sizable stake in Amazon.com.

Amazon.com, Inc.

The e-commerce and technology giant, one of the most closely watched public companies.

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The takeaway

Ascent Group's increased investment in Amazon.com reflects the continued confidence that institutional investors have in the company's long-term growth prospects, despite some recent market volatility.