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Splunk (NASDAQ:SPLK) stock is on the move Monday as talk suggests that an activist investor is interested in the American software company.
According to the latest reports, activist investor Starboard Value has obtained a roughly 5% stake in SPLK stock. The investor is apparently interested in pushing Splunk to take actions that will boost the price of its shares.
At least, that’s what insiders are saying about SPLK stock today. They also claim that Starboard Value CEO Jeff Smith will take part in a conference call tomorrow to discuss the firm’s stake and intentions with Splunk.
What This Means for SPLK Stock
An activist investor like Starboard Value taking an interest in SPLK stock could be good news for shareholders. The firm could push for changes at the company that force it toward leaner operations and higher profits. While that might not excite executives, it’s something traders will want to keep an eye on.
SPLK shareholders seem receptive to the idea with shares rising on heavy trading today. As of this writing, more than 3.5 million shares of the company’s stock have been traded. That’s already above its daily average trading volume of about 2.2 million shares.
SPLK stock is up 6.8% as of Monday afternoon but is down 35.9% since the start of the year.
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