Charles Schwab Investment Management Discloses Over 4% Stake in American Axle
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Businesswire
- Stake Disclosure: Charles Schwab Investment Management (CSIM) disclosed a holding of 492,046 shares, representing approximately 4.14% of American Axle, indicating a significant investment interest in the company.
- Trading Activity Overview: On January 14, 2026, CSIM executed multiple transactions involving ordinary shares, including purchases of 91, 28, and 336 shares, and a sale of 545 shares, reflecting its active participation in the market.
- Investment Transparency: This disclosure complies with Rule 8 of the Takeover Code, aimed at enhancing market transparency and ensuring investors have a clear understanding of CSIM's holdings, thereby boosting market confidence.
- Compliance and Regulation: CSIM explicitly states it does not hold beneficial ownership of the disclosed shares, adhering to regulatory requirements, which underscores its commitment to compliance and helps maintain its reputation and client trust.
Analyst Views on AXL
Wall Street analysts forecast AXL stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AXL is 7.04 USD with a low forecast of 4.50 USD and a high forecast of 8.50 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.
5 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 7.770
Low
4.50
Averages
7.04
High
8.50
Current: 7.770
Low
4.50
Averages
7.04
High
8.50
About AXL
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. is an automotive and mobility supplier. It designs, engineers and manufactures driveline and metal forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Its segment includes Driveline and Metal Forming. The Driveline products consist primarily of front and rear axles, driveshafts, differential assemblies, clutch modules, balance shaft systems, disconnecting driveline technology, and electric and hybrid driveline products and systems for light trucks, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The Metal Forming products consist primarily of engine, transmission, driveline and safety-critical components for traditional internal combustion engine and electric vehicle architectures, including light vehicles, commercial vehicles, and off-highway vehicles, as well as products for industrial markets. It is a supplier of driveline components to General Motors Company.
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.
