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17-05-2025
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Will Veeco Instruments (VECO) Benefit from Semiconductor Evolution?
Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC, an investment advisor, released its 'Small Cap Equity Strategy' first quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The volatility observed in 2024 continued into the first quarter of 2025. The Russell 2000 Index experienced volatility in Q1 2025, losing -9.48% after a strong 2024. Due to uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and a longer rate environment, February and March were challenging. In the first quarter, the strategy delivered a return of -7.34% net of fees (-7.20% gross of fees), outperforming the Russell 2000 Index's -9.48% total return. For more information on the fund's best picks in 2025, please check its top five holdings. In its first-quarter 2025 investor letter, Aristotle Capital Small Cap Equity Strategy highlighted stocks such as Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO). Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO) develops, manufactures, sells, and supports semiconductor process equipment. The one-month return of Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO) was 18.44%, and its shares lost 46.85% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On May 15, 2025, Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO) stock closed at $21.26 per share with a market capitalization of $1.239 billion. Aristotle Capital Small Cap Equity Strategy stated the following regarding Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO) in its Q1 2025 investor letter: "Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO), engages in the development, manufacture, sale, and support of semiconductor process equipment. Its technologies consist of metal organic chemical vapor deposition, advanced packaging lithography, wet etch and clean, laser annealing, ion beam, molecular beam epitaxy, wafer inspection, and atomic layer deposition systems. The company should benefit from the evolution of the semiconductor chip as manufacturers seek new technologies to enhance the manufacturing process that will enable them to produce smaller and faster chips." A one of a kind semiconductor process equipment machine with various parts and components. Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 23 hedge fund portfolios held Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO) at the end of the fourth quarter which was 24 in the previous quarter. Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO) reported $167 million in revenue for Q1 2025, exceeding the midpoint of guidance. While we acknowledge the potential of Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is as promising as NVIDIA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the undervalued AI stock set for massive gains. In another article, we covered Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ:VECO) and shared the list of undervalued quantum computing stocks to buy. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q1 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: Michael Burry Is Selling These Stocks and A New Dawn Is Coming to US Stocks. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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17-05-2025
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Aristotle Small Cap Equity Strategy Sold ModivCare (MODV) Due to a Deteriorating Fundamental Outlook
Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC, an investment advisor, released its 'Small Cap Equity Strategy' first quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The volatility observed in 2024 continued into the first quarter of 2025. The Russell 2000 Index experienced volatility in Q1 2025, losing -9.48% after a strong 2024. Due to uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and a longer rate environment, February and March were challenging. In the first quarter, the strategy delivered a return of -7.34% net of fees (-7.20% gross of fees), outperforming the Russell 2000 Index's -9.48% total return. For more information on the fund's best picks in 2025, please check its top five holdings. In its first-quarter 2025 investor letter, Aristotle Capital Small Cap Equity Strategy highlighted stocks such as ModivCare Inc. (NASDAQ:MODV). ModivCare Inc. (NASDAQ:MODV) is a technology-enabled healthcare services company with a market capitalization of $12.773 million. The one-month return of ModivCare Inc. (NASDAQ:MODV) was -9.74%, and its shares lost 96.80% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On May 15, 2025, ModivCare Inc. (NASDAQ:MODV) stock closed at $0.8899 per share. Aristotle Capital Small Cap Equity Strategy stated the following regarding ModivCare Inc. (NASDAQ:MODV) in its Q1 2025 investor letter: "ModivCare Inc. (NASDAQ:MODV), is a Colorado-based healthcare services company that provides non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), homecare services, and remote patient monitoring to Medicaid and Medicare populations. We sold the position due to a deteriorating fundamental outlook that resulted in a deteriorating financial position." A telemedicine consultation taking place with a doctor and a patient over video call. ModivCare Inc. (NASDAQ:MODV) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 15 hedge fund portfolios held ModivCare Inc. (NASDAQ:MODV) at the end of the fourth quarter which was 17 in the previous quarter. In Q1 2025, ModivCare Inc. (NASDAQ:MODV) reported revenue of $650.7 million, down 5% year over year and 2% sequentially. While we acknowledge the potential of ModivCare Inc. (NASDAQ:MODV) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is as promising as NVIDIA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the undervalued AI stock set for massive gains. In another article, we covered ModivCare Inc. (NASDAQ:MODV) and shared the list of penny stocks with insider buying in 2025. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q1 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: Michael Burry Is Selling These Stocks and A New Dawn Is Coming to US Stocks. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
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17-05-2025
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What Makes Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) an Investment Bet?
Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC, an investment advisor, released its 'Small Cap Equity Strategy' first quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The volatility observed in 2024 continued into the first quarter of 2025. The Russell 2000 Index experienced volatility in Q1 2025, losing -9.48% after a strong 2024. Due to uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and a longer rate environment, February and March were challenging. In the first quarter, the strategy delivered a return of -7.34% net of fees (-7.20% gross of fees), outperforming the Russell 2000 Index's -9.48% total return. For more information on the fund's best picks in 2025, please check its top five holdings. In its first-quarter 2025 investor letter, Aristotle Capital Small Cap Equity Strategy highlighted stocks such as Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:ADC). Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:ADC) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that is RETHINKING RETAIL. The one-month return of Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:ADC) was -6.49%, and its shares gained 22.47% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On May 15, 2025, Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:ADC) stock closed at $73.92 per share with a market capitalization of $8.158 billion. Aristotle Capital Small Cap Equity Strategy stated the following regarding Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:ADC) in its Q1 2025 investor letter: "Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:ADC), is a real estate investment trust that owns, manages and develops primarily neighborhood community shopping centers and single tenant properties leased to major retail tenants such as Sherwin Williams, Wal-Mart and TJX Companies. We believe the company's high-quality portfolio, recession resistant retail categories and strong balance sheet coupled with management's proactive tenant management and acquisition pipeline will benefit the company on a go-forward basis." A city skyline with multiple office buildings, symbolizing the company's diverse investments in real estate. Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:ADC) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 37 hedge fund portfolios held Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:ADC) at the end of the fourth quarter which was 26 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:ADC) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is as promising as NVIDIA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the undervalued AI stock set for massive gains. In another article, we covered Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:ADC) and shared the list of dividend stocks targeted by short sellers. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q1 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: Michael Burry Is Selling These Stocks and A New Dawn Is Coming to US Stocks. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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17-05-2025
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Do You Believe in the Growth Potential of Valvoline (VVV)?
Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC, an investment advisor, released its 'Small Cap Equity Strategy' first quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The volatility observed in 2024 continued into the first quarter of 2025. The Russell 2000 Index experienced volatility in Q1 2025, losing -9.48% after a strong 2024. Due to uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and a longer rate environment, February and March were challenging. In the first quarter, the strategy delivered a return of -7.34% net of fees (-7.20% gross of fees), outperforming the Russell 2000 Index's -9.48% total return. For more information on the fund's best picks in 2025, please check its top five holdings. In its first-quarter 2025 investor letter, Aristotle Capital Small Cap Equity Strategy highlighted stocks such as Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV). Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) is a retail automotive services company. The one-month return of Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) was 2.21%, and its shares lost 18.08% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On May 15, 2025, Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) stock closed at $34.22 per share with a market capitalization of $4.35 billion. Aristotle Capital Small Cap Equity Strategy stated the following regarding Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) in its Q1 2025 investor letter: "Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV), is a pure-play auto quick lube and maintenance service provider with over 2,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada. The company provides quick and convenient stay-in-your-car automotive preventative maintenance through its full-service oil changes from skilled technicians in less than 15minutes. We believe the company will benefit from increased market share gains, driven by both corporate and franchise expansion, growing its scale, accelerating growth and increasing its moat." A close-up of a metal oil pump in an oil refinery, a key part of the company's production. Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 36 hedge fund portfolios held Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) at the end of the fourth quarter which was 35 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is as promising as NVIDIA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the undervalued AI stock set for massive gains. In another article, we covered Valvoline Inc. (NYSE:VVV) and shared the list of automotive stocks those are skyrocketing so far in 2025. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q1 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: Michael Burry Is Selling These Stocks and A New Dawn Is Coming to US Stocks. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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17-05-2025
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Huron Consulting Group (HURN) Surged after Reporting Strong Results
Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC, an investment advisor, released its 'Small Cap Equity Strategy' first quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The volatility observed in 2024 continued into the first quarter of 2025. The Russell 2000 Index experienced volatility in Q1 2025, losing -9.48% after a strong 2024. Due to uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and a longer rate environment, February and March were challenging. In the first quarter, the strategy delivered a return of -7.34% net of fees (-7.20% gross of fees), outperforming the Russell 2000 Index's -9.48% total return. For more information on the fund's best picks in 2025, please check its top five holdings. In its first-quarter 2025 investor letter, Aristotle Capital Small Cap Equity Strategy highlighted stocks such as Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN). Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) offers consultancy and managed services. The one-month return of Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) was 4.63%, and its shares gained 68.89% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On May 15, 2025, Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) stock closed at $148.05 per share with a market capitalization of $2.55 billion. Aristotle Capital Small Cap Equity Strategy stated the following regarding Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) in its Q1 2025 investor letter: "Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN), a specialty consulting company that provides financial, operational, and digital consulting services to health care, education and commercial clients, appreciated after delivering strong results highlighted by continued momentum within the company's health care and commercial segments, more than offsetting the education segment. We maintain our investment, as we believe the company remains well-positioned to capitalize on a demand backdrop aided by financial and operational pressures in its largest end-markets, along with secular tailwinds supporting digital transformation, analytics and cloud consulting." A business executive confidently giving a speech in front of a boardroom of attendees. Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 26 hedge fund portfolios held Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) at the end of the fourth quarter which was 21 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is as promising as NVIDIA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the undervalued AI stock set for massive gains. In another article, we covered Huron Consulting Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HURN) and shared the list of best consulting stocks to buy according to hedge funds. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q1 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: Michael Burry Is Selling These Stocks and A New Dawn Is Coming to US Stocks. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
