Ark Invest Acquires $14.8M in Tempus AI Shares, Boosting AI Sector Focus
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 06 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- Significant Acquisition: Ark Invest purchased 32,627 shares through the ARK Genomic Revolution ETF and 195,999 shares via the ARK Innovation ETF, totaling approximately $14.8 million in Tempus AI, reflecting a strong interest in the AI sector that could enhance future market performance.
- Kodiak AI Investment: Ark also added 53,302 shares of Kodiak AI through the ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF, valued at about $554,340, aligning with Ark's focus on innovative technologies as Kodiak plays a key role in the driverless truck industry.
- Roku Share Sale: Ark sold 109,254 shares of Roku from ARKK, valued at approximately $12.5 million, while Roku's third-quarter net revenue increased by 14% year-over-year, indicating its competitive market position that may influence Ark's investment strategy.
- Shopify Stake Reduction: Ark reduced its stake in Shopify by selling 24,447 shares for about $4.06 million, despite Shopify's new feature launch, with JPMorgan expressing optimism about its long-term growth, potentially affecting Ark's future investment decisions.
Analyst Views on KDK
Wall Street analysts forecast KDK stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for KDK is 14.38 USD with a low forecast of 13.00 USD and a high forecast of 17.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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5 Buy
0 Hold
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Strong Buy
Current: 9.210
Low
13.00
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14.38
High
17.00
Current: 9.210
Low
13.00
Averages
14.38
High
17.00
About KDK
Kodiak AI Inc is a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered autonomous vehicle (AV) technology that is designed to help tackle some of the toughest driving jobs. The Company's driverless solution can help address the critical problem of safely transporting goods in the face of unprecedented supply chain challenges. It has developed the Kodiak Driver, a virtual driver that combines advanced AI-powered software with modular and vehicle-agnostic hardware designed to help address its customers' needs. The Kodiak Driver is designed to operate across a variety of environments. It is a single, common technology platform that is designed to operate across multiple vehicle types and in a variety of driving domains. The Kodiak Driver is designed to see the road, analyze its surroundings, use limited pre-existing information and incorporate real-time perception. The Company serves customers in the long-haul trucking, industrial trucking and defense industries.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
