Will This Research Report Cause Harley-Davidson’s Top Institutional Shareholders to Sell?

So far this year, Harley-Davidson, Inc.’s (NYSE:HOG) shares are up 6.2 percent. In a Citigroup research report this week, analysts wrote that the company’s dealer channel checks suggest that U.S. retail sales decreased to the low to-mid single digit range during July after growing 4 percent in the second quarter. Citi added that with July’s numerous moving parts, it may not be indicative of slowing retail trends. The firm kept its “Buy” rating and $53 price target.

With the reaffirmed “Buy” rating, will Harley-Davidson’s largest shareholders increase their holdings? 214 institutional firms indicated owning shares of Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) in Q2 2012. These firms reported owning a total of 44.831 million shares on 06/30/2012. The shares closed at $45.73 on 06/30/2012.

Here are the ten largest positions in Harley-Davidson, Inc. at the end of June 30th, 2012.

American Century Companies Inc held 5,499,565 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $251,495,105. This brought the portfolio total to 0.35%.

Blair William & Co/IL held 3,863,708 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $176,687,365. This brought the portfolio total to 0.85%.

Baillie Gifford & Co held 3,815,288 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $174,473,118. This brought the portfolio total to 0.65%.

JPMorgan Chase & Co held 3,196,589 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $146,180,014. This brought the portfolio total to 0.06%.

Alliancebernstein L.P. held 3,081,093 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $140,898,381. This brought the portfolio total to 0.16%.

Lloyds Banking Group PLC held 3,007,177 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $137,518,203. This brought the portfolio total to 1.5%.

Bank of New York Mellon Corp held 2,342,379 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $107,116,991. This brought the portfolio total to 0.04%.

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp held 1,592,524 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $72,826,122. This brought the portfolio total to 0.21%.

Pacific Heights Asset Management LLC held 1,515,000 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $69,280,949. This brought the portfolio total to 1.26%.

Frontier Capital Management Co LLC held 1,453,391 shares on 06/30/2012 worth $66,463,570. This brought the portfolio total to 0.74%.

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