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Why Is PERSHING SQUARE INC (PS) Stock Down Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · September 1, 2026 at 4:25 PM ET · reviewed against 1 wire stories

PERSHING SQUARE INC (PS) is down -10.25% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 1 story on PS across 1 source in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bearish (avg 32/100).

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Why PS stock is down today

Pershing Square Inc stock fell sharply on Tuesday, declining 10.25% to $38.52. The drop came amid broader market weakness and a sharp intraday sell-off that saw the stock trade as low as $38.19. The stock opened with a small gap down and continued to trend lower throughout the session.

What Happened

Pershing Square Inc opened at $42.30, down 1.4% from the prior close of $42.92. However, the stock quickly lost momentum, reaching a session high of $42.38 at the open before declining throughout the day. By the close of the session, the stock had fallen to $38.52, with a low of $38.19 recorded at 3:50 PM ET. The stock traded at $39.40 in the last five-minute bar, indicating continued pressure. Volume in the session was 0.1 million shares, below its average. The decline aligns with broader market weakness, as noted in a report highlighting that U.S. markets decreased on Tuesday, with Pershing Square falling the furthest.

What The Data Shows

Pershing Square Inc has a market capitalization of $16.9 billion and a high P/E ratio of 1246.2. The company has reported revenue growth of 68.3% in the trailing twelve months, with a net margin of 2.1%. The stock currently offers a dividend yield of 1.16%. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between $22.01 and $54.94. On September 1, 2026, the stock printed one fresh 52-week high and 43 fresh 52-week lows. This suggests a mixed sentiment in the broader market, with the stock struggling to maintain its position.

What To Watch

Pershing Square Inc has not announced any upcoming earnings dates. Investors should monitor the breadth of coverage and any potential changes in analyst sentiment, as the stock continues to face downward pressure.

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PS by the numbers

Last: $38.52Session: -10.25%Coverage: 1 stories / 1 sourcesAI sentiment: 32/100 (bearish)Mkt cap: $16.9BP/E: 1246.252w: $22.01 to $54.94
PS · Sep 1 session (5-min) · -10.25% vs prior close · updated 8:59 PM ET
$37.97$40.59$43.20prev close $42.92$38.529:30 AM11:52 AM2:15 PM4:37 PM7:00 PM9:30 AM · $42.389:35 AM · $41.929:40 AM · $41.929:45 AM · $42.039:50 AM · $41.929:55 AM · $41.6510:00 AM · $41.3310:05 AM · $41.4510:10 AM · $41.6810:15 AM · $41.6910:25 AM · $41.9010:30 AM · $41.7710:35 AM · $41.8410:40 AM · $41.6410:45 AM · $42.1610:50 AM · $41.6310:55 AM · $41.7311:00 AM · $41.4011:05 AM · $41.2011:15 AM · $40.8611:20 AM · $40.8311:25 AM · $40.8011:30 AM · $40.9111:40 AM · $40.7611:45 AM · $40.8411:50 AM · $41.0311:55 AM · $41.2312:00 PM · $40.9812:05 PM · $41.2112:15 PM · $40.8712:20 PM · $40.8812:35 PM · $40.4612:40 PM · $40.4712:45 PM · $40.5212:50 PM · $40.3012:55 PM · $40.881:00 PM · $40.601:05 PM · $40.331:10 PM · $40.151:15 PM · $40.151:20 PM · $39.971:25 PM · $39.981:30 PM · $39.961:35 PM · $40.111:40 PM · $39.801:45 PM · $39.661:50 PM · $39.651:55 PM · $39.612:00 PM · $39.612:05 PM · $39.592:10 PM · $39.572:15 PM · $39.422:20 PM · $39.442:25 PM · $39.252:30 PM · $39.242:35 PM · $39.222:40 PM · $39.192:45 PM · $39.112:50 PM · $39.312:55 PM · $39.353:00 PM · $39.313:05 PM · $39.143:10 PM · $39.143:15 PM · $39.213:20 PM · $38.993:25 PM · $38.773:30 PM · $38.253:35 PM · $38.383:40 PM · $38.553:45 PM · $38.653:50 PM · $38.343:55 PM · $38.554:00 PM · $39.294:05 PM · $39.294:10 PM · $39.404:30 PM · $39.214:35 PM · $39.215:15 PM · $39.405:20 PM · $39.296:00 PM · $38.586:30 PM · $38.527:00 PM · $38.52
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 1 story · 32/100 bearish
AI sentiment 32/100 (bearish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 1 story on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishBarron's · sentiment 32 · U.S. Markets Decreased Tuesday; Pershing Square Fell FurthestBarron's · 32U.S. Markets Decreased Tuesday; Pershing Square Fell Furthest
11d agoBarron'sBEARISH 32General

U.S. Markets Decreased Tuesday; Pershing Square Fell Furthest

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