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US activists' demands push up stock prices but maybe not for long, Lazard report says

The article from Reuters discusses a report by Lazard, which indicates that while shareholder activism in the U.S. often leads to an immediate increase in stock prices, these gains are not always sustained over the long term. According to the report, when activists push for changes like board seats or company breakups, stock prices typically rise by about 7% in the first month. However, this initial boost tends to fade, with stocks underperforming the market by 2.5% over the next year. The report analyzed 2,000 campaigns from 2005 to 2023, highlighting that while activists can influence short-term market reactions, the long-term benefits for shareholders are less certain. This suggests that while activism can create immediate value, the sustainability of these gains depends on various factors including the nature of the demands and the company's response to them.

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[ https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-activists-demands-push-up-stock-prices-maybe-not-long-lazard-report-says-2025-01-08/ ]