Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. 13F: Adds $25M to JBTM Stake

Vaughan Nelson Investment Management significantly increased its holdings in JBT Marel Corporation (NYSE:JBTM) according to its latest Form 13F filing with the SEC. The investment firm boosted its stake by 34.3%, adding 169,655 shares to bring its total to 664,550 shares, valued at approximately $92.6 million as of the reporting period.

What Changed in Vaughan Nelson's JBT Marel Position

Vaughan Nelson added 169,655 shares to its JBT Marel position, increasing its holdings by 34.3% from 494,895 shares to 664,550 shares. The value of this position is now about $92.6 million.

Other Institutional Activity in JBT Marel

BlackRock, Inc. grew its holdings in JBT Marel by 31,861 shares, ending with 7,669,640 shares worth about $980.7 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position with 2,814,287 shares valued at approximately $359.9 million. Price T Rowe Associates Inc /MD/ increased its stake by 1,291,972 shares, reaching 2,750,925 shares valued at $351.8 million, marking an 88.6% increase. T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. added 759,364 shares for a total of 2,076,753 shares, a 57.6% increase, valued at $265.6 million.

JBT Marel Corporation Stock Up 31.8%

Shares of NYSE:JBTM traded near $139.3 on Saturday. JBT Marel Corporation has a market cap of $7.25 billion, with a P/E ratio of 42.9 and a forward P/E of 14.9. The stock's 52-week range is between $113.67 and $170.19. It has a 50-day moving average of $129.13 and a 200-day moving average of $140.23. The company's current ratio stands at 1.01, with a quick ratio of 0.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 41.11.

Recent Earnings

JBT Marel reported revenue of $3.88 billion, reflecting a growth of 9.6%. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.25, with a net margin of 4.32% and a return on equity (ROE) of 3.92%. The next earnings report is expected on August 3, 2026.

Dividend

JBT Marel pays an annual dividend rate of $0.40, yielding 0.29% with a payout ratio of 12.31%.

Insider Buying and Selling at JBT Marel Corporation

On June 1, 2026, several insiders, including Barbara Brasier, Charles Harrington, Alan Feldman, Lawrence Jackson, Olafur Gudmundsson, and Polly Kawalek, purchased shares of JBT Marel. Each insider bought between 1,232 and 1,964 shares.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 21, 2026, Oppenheimer initiated coverage of JBT Marel with a buy rating and a $175 price target. Earlier, Jefferies upgraded the stock to a buy rating with a target of $180. The consensus target price is $178.75, based on six analyst opinions.

About JBT Marel Corporation

JBT Marel Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, provides technology solutions for the food and beverage industry across various regions, including the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company operates through Protein Solutions and Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions, offering a wide range of processing equipment and services. Led by CEO Brian A. Deck, JBT Marel employs approximately 11,500 people worldwide.

Bottom Line

The recent filing by Vaughan Nelson shows a strong vote of confidence in JBT Marel, with a significant increase in their holdings. Investors often track such filings for insights into institutional sentiment. However, it's important to note that 13F filings are historical and may not reflect current positions.