Individual investors are Integrated Diagnostics Holdings plc's (LON:IDHC) biggest owners and were hit after market cap dropped US$22m
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Integrated Diagnostics Holdings' significant individual investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by shareholders from the larger public
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The top 3 shareholders own 54% of the company
Every investor in Integrated Diagnostics Holdings plc (LON:IDHC) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. With 28% stake, individual investors possess the maximum shares in the company. That is, the group stands to benefit the most if the stock rises (or lose the most if there is a downturn).
While insiders who own 27% came under pressure after market cap dropped to US$187m last week,individual investors took the most losses.
Let's take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about Integrated Diagnostics Holdings.
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What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Integrated Diagnostics Holdings?
Institutions typically measure themselves against a benchmark when reporting to their own investors, so they often become more enthusiastic about a stock once it's included in a major index. We would expect most companies to have some institutions on the register, especially if they are growing.
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings already has institutions on the share registry. Indeed, they own a respectable stake in the company. This can indicate that the company has a certain degree of credibility in the investment community. However, it is best to be wary of relying on the supposed validation that comes with institutional investors. They too, get it wrong sometimes. It is not uncommon to see a big share price drop if two large institutional investors try to sell out of a stock at the same time. So it is worth checking the past earnings trajectory of Integrated Diagnostics Holdings, (below). Of course, keep in mind that there are other factors to consider, too.
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings is not owned by hedge funds. With a 27% stake, CEO Hend El Sherbini is the largest shareholder. In comparison, the second and third largest shareholders hold about 21% and 5.8% of the stock.
A more detailed study of the shareholder registry showed us that 3 of the top shareholders have a considerable amount of ownership in the company, via their 54% stake.
Researching institutional ownership is a good way to gauge and filter a stock's expected performance. The same can be achieved by studying analyst sentiments. While there is some analyst coverage, the company is probably not widely covered. So it could gain more attention, down the track.