Fred Alger Management 13F: Adds $37M to GFL Stake
An institutional filing shows Fred Alger Management grew its holdings in waste management firm GFL Environmental Inc. by nearly 20% during the period.
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Fred Alger Management added 994,511 shares to its stake in GFL Environmental Inc. ($GFL), a 19.80% increase, according to a 13F filing with the SEC dated May 15, 2026. It reported 6,017,527 shares worth $221.38 million at the end of the quarter.
Since the filing, $GFL is down 3.7% after 1 week, down 3.1% after 1 month and up 18.3% to date (from the $37.06 close on May 15, 2026).
Find the original: Fred Alger Management 13F filings on SEC EDGAR
Key Points
- Fred Alger Management lifted its stake in GFL Environmental Inc. NYSE:GFL by 19.8%, adding 994,511 shares to finish the period with 6,017,527 shares worth roughly $221.3 million.
- The stock trades around $36.79, sitting below its 50-day moving average of $41.15 and well off its 52-week high of $48.07 reached earlier in the cycle.
- Wall Street analysts maintain a consensus buy rating on the shares, backed by an average price target of $51.44 across 13 reporting firms.
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Fred Alger Management Raises Position in GFL Environmental Inc.
Fred Alger Management lifted its investment in GFL Environmental Inc. NYSE:GFL during the period ended May 15, 2026, according to an institutional Form 13F disclosure filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund grew its holding by 994,511 shares, marking a 19.8% increase from its prior count. That brought its total ownership to 6,017,527 shares. At the reported period's close, the block carried an estimated market value of $221.3 million.
Stock Trades Below Moving Averages
GFL Environmental shares recently changed hands at $36.79. The equity has moved within a 52-week window spanning from a low of $33.33 up to a high of $48.07. Trading activity places the stock below both its 50-day moving average of $41.15 and its 200-day moving average of $40.83. The company carries a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 40.68 based on its profit outlook, alongside a market capitalization hovering near $18.64 billion.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street coverage features several recent updates from major financial institutions. On September 11, 2026, TD Cowen reiterated its buy rating on the stock with a $65.00 price target. Earlier, on September 2, 2026, Scotiabank maintained its sector outperform rating while adjusting its target to $57.00 from $56.00. Scotiabank had previously set a $56.00 target on July 31, 2026, up from $52.00. On the other side, JP Morgan maintained an underweight rating on July 16, 2026, while moving its target to $41.00 from $40.00, following an earlier target adjustment to $40.00 on July 6, 2026. Across the broader analyst community, the stock holds a consensus buy rating with a mean target price of $51.44.
Waste Management Services Across North America
GFL Environmental Inc. operates in the industrials sector, focusing on non-hazardous solid waste management services across Canada and the United States. The firm handles collection, transportation, transfer, recycling, and disposal for municipal, residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida, the business employs roughly 15,500 workers.
What to Watch at GFL Environmental Inc.
Investors tracking this portfolio change should remember that Form 13F filings look backward at holdings as of a specific date and may not reflect current positions. Market participants can monitor upcoming disclosures and watch for the company's next scheduled financial results report on November 4, 2026, for further operational updates.
Source: Fred Alger Management's 13F filing on $GFL (May 15, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Find the original filing: Fred Alger Management 13F filings on SEC EDGAR. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts
