Viking Global Increases Stake in Regal Rexnord by $28 Million
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 14 2026
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Source: Benzinga
Regal Rexnord Corp's stock has fallen 5.01% and hit a 5-day low amid a broader market decline, with the Nasdaq-100 down 1.99% and the S&P 500 down 1.92%.
Despite the stock's decline, Viking Global has increased its stake in Regal Rexnord by approximately $28 million, indicating confidence in the company's long-term growth. The company has secured a $35 million single-site order in North America, emphasizing its critical role in AI infrastructure development. Additionally, Regal Rexnord's strategic partnerships with firms like Honeywell position it well within advanced aerospace and mobility platforms, providing long-term growth drivers.
This investment reflects Viking Global's belief in Regal Rexnord's potential, particularly in the context of increasing demand for AI infrastructure, which may help stabilize the stock in the long run.
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Analyst Views on RRX
Wall Street analysts forecast RRX stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for RRX is 179.57 USD with a low forecast of 160.00 USD and a high forecast of 212.00 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.
7 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 200.000
Low
160.00
Averages
179.57
High
212.00
Current: 200.000
Low
160.00
Averages
179.57
High
212.00
About RRX
Regal Rexnord Corporation provides sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. Its electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. Its segments include Industrial Powertrain Solutions (IPS), Power Efficiency Solutions (PES) and Automation & Motion Control (AMC). IPS segment designs, produces and services a broad portfolio of highly-engineered transmission products, including mounted and unmounted bearings, couplings, mechanical power transmission drives and components, gearboxes and gear motors, clutches, brakes, and industrial powertrain components and solutions. PES segment designs and produces fractional to approximately five horsepower AC and DC motors, electronic variable speed controls, electronic drives, fans and blowers, as well as integrated subsystems comprised of two or more of these components. AMC segment designs, produces and services conveyor products, conveying automation subsystems, aerospace components and others.
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.
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