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Cornerstone Planning LLC Expands Holdings with New Stakes Across Key Market Sectors
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Cornerstone’s Verizon move was a purchase of 68,539 shares worth about $2.807 million, and analyst target increases were specific—for example, Oppenheimer raised its VZ target from $50 to $56 with an “outperform” rating (Mar. 11), while Morgan Stanley lifted its target from $49 to $50 as “equal weight” (Apr. 28) and Barclays raised from $43 to $47 as “equal weight” (Mar. 31).
For Salesforce, the articles add that the board’s approved repurchase plan authorizes $25.00 billion of buybacks and allows repurchases of up to 14.1% of shares through open-market purchases; the quarterly dividend was announced to be paid on Thursday, July 2.
For Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG), CEO Ralph A. Larossa’s insider sale was detailed: he sold 2,083 shares at an average price of $77.01 for about $160,411.83, and afterward owned 287,232 shares valued at roughly $22.12 million.
For American Electric Power (AEP), Cornerstone’s disclosed stake was 7,515 shares worth about $871,000, and the company “recently declared a quarterly dividend,” which the article says was paid on Wednesday, June 10.
For Walt Disney, Cornerstone’s disclosed stake was 26,261 shares valued at approximately $3.0 million, and bullish analyst coverage included Rosenblatt Securities raising its DIS target from $121 to $126 with a “buy” rating (June 5) and Needham & Company reissuing a “buy” rating with a $125 target (June 12).
Cornerstone Planning LLC disclosed a $2.807 million stake in Verizon Communications on June 21, picking up 68,539 shares in the fourth quarter, according to MarketBeat. The buy lands as Verizon navigates a major leadership shift and analysts push their price targets higher.
The same filing revealed positions across four other sectors — Salesforce, Public Service Enterprise Group, American Electric Power, and Walt Disney — spanning software, utilities, and media. Cornerstone's Walt Disney stake alone totals 26,261 shares worth roughly $3.0 million.
Verizon Attracts Buyers After CEO Shake-Up
Verizon replaced longtime CEO Hans Vestberg with Daniel Schulman — the former PayPal chief — in May 2026, according to Due. Schulman said he wants Verizon to be a "market share gainer" rather than a donor. The move signals a shift from building the 5G network to making money from it.
Analyst price targets have climbed alongside the optimism. Oppenheimer raised its Verizon target from $50 to $56 with an "outperform" rating on March 11, per MarketBeat. Barclays lifted its target from $43 to $47 on March 31, and Morgan Stanley moved from $49 to $50 on April 28, according to Investing.com.
Salesforce Bets $25 Billion on Its Own Stock
Cornerstone also opened a new Salesforce position. The timing follows a bold capital move by the software giant. Salesforce launched a $25 billion accelerated share repurchase on March 16, buying back roughly 103 million shares at the start, per CNBC. The board has authorized buybacks of up to 14.1% of shares outstanding.
CEO Marc Benioff said, "We are aggressively repurchasing shares because we are so confident in the future of Salesforce." The company also declared a quarterly dividend payable on July 2. Not everyone is convinced — Bank of America downgraded Salesforce to "underperform," warning that AI could shrink revenue by automating tasks that once required human software licenses, according to TIKR.com.
Utility Stocks Draw Institutional Cash Amid AI Power Boom
Cornerstone holds 7,515 shares of American Electric Power worth about $871,000. AEP paid its 464th straight quarterly dividend — $0.95 per share — on June 10, according to PR Newswire. The company is executing a $78 billion five-year capital plan, driven largely by data center demand. CEO Bill Fehrman calls it an "unprecedented opportunity."
At Public Service Enterprise Group, CEO Ralph Larossa sold 2,083 shares on June 1 at $77.01 each — about $160,412 total — through a pre-arranged trading plan, per MarketBeat. He still owns 287,232 shares worth roughly $22.1 million. PSEG beat first-quarter earnings estimates, posting $1.55 earnings per share against a $1.44 estimate.
Disney Stake Signals Renewed Institutional Confidence
Cornerstone's 26,261-share Disney position is worth about $3.0 million. Analysts are turning more bullish on the stock. Rosenblatt Securities raised its Disney target from $121 to $126 with a "buy" rating on June 5, citing a profitable movie lineup, according to TipRanks. Needham & Company reissued a "buy" rating with a $125 target on June 12, per Benzinga.
The broader analyst consensus sits at a $129.21 price target, according to Benzinga. Institutions are returning to Disney as its Parks division stabilizes, even as international visitor numbers remain under pressure.
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