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Embecta Corp. (EMBC) Lowered FY25 Guidance Amid Foreign Exchange Challenges
River Road Asset Management, an investment management company, released its 'River Road Small Cap Value Fund' Q1 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the first quarter, AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund (Class N) returned -3.94% compared to -7.74% returns for the Russell 2000 Value Index. The fund returned 1.30% for the one year ended March 31, 2025, compared to the index return of -3.12%. Stocks declined in the first quarter due to diminishing growth expectations and uncertainty surrounding trade policies, which crumbled the post-election increase in business, consumer, and investor confidence. The remaining gains were subsequently erased following 'Liberation Day.' For more information on the fund's best picks in 2025, please check its top five holdings. In its first-quarter 2025 investor letter, River Road Small Cap Value Fund highlighted stocks such as Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ:EMBC). Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ:EMBC) is a medical device company that focuses on the treatment of diabetes. The one-month return of Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ:EMBC) was -5.02%, and its shares lost 20.30% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On June 25, 2025, Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ:EMBC) stock closed at $9.93 per share, with a market capitalization of $580.334 million. River Road Small Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ:EMBC) in its Q1 2025 investor letter: "The holding with the lowest contribution to active return in the portfolio during Q1 was Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ:EMBC), the world's #1 global provider of pen needles and syringes for insulin injections with more than eight billion units sold annually. EMBC reported better-than expected F1Q25 results but lowered FY25 revenue guidance due to foreign exchange headwinds following the recent appreciation of the U.S. Dollar." An assembly line of medical devices being packed for distribution. Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ:EMBC) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 29 hedge fund portfolios held Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ:EMBC) at the end of the first quarter, which was 21 in the previous quarter. In the fiscal second quarter of 2025, Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ:EMBC) generated $259 million in revenue, reflecting a 9.8% decline year-over-year on a reported basis. While we acknowledge the potential of Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ:EMBC) 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 addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q1 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. While we acknowledge the potential of PGNY as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. 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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LGI Homes (LGIH) Slid Amid Decline in Home Closings
River Road Asset Management, an investment management company, released its 'River Road Small Cap Value Fund' Q1 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the first quarter, AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund (Class N) returned -3.94% compared to -7.74% returns for the Russell 2000 Value Index. The fund returned 1.30% for the one year ended March 31, 2025, compared to the index return of -3.12%. Stocks declined in the first quarter due to diminishing growth expectations and uncertainty surrounding trade policies, which crumbled the post-election increase in business, consumer, and investor confidence. The remaining gains were subsequently erased following 'Liberation Day.' For more information on the fund's best picks in 2025, please check its top five holdings. In its first-quarter 2025 investor letter, River Road Small Cap Value Fund highlighted stocks such as LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ:LGIH). LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ:LGIH) is a US-based home builder that engages in the design, construction, and sale of homes. The one-month return of LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ:LGIH) was -2.76%, and its shares lost 44.71% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On June 25, 2025, LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ:LGIH) stock closed at $49.30 per share, with a market capitalization of $1.154 billion. River Road Small Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ:LGIH) in its Q1 2025 investor letter: "Another poor performer was LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ:LGIH), the 15th largest homebuilder in the U.S. specializing in entry-level homes for first time buyers. LGIH reported Q4 2024 results below expectations due to ongoing affordability challenges and elevated mortgage rates. Home sales revenue decreased -8.4% year over year, driven by a decline in home closings (-12.8% year over year) while the average sales price (ASP) rose 5.1% year over year to $364k." A worker hammering a nail into the frame of a single-family home under construction. LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ:LGIH) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 17 hedge fund portfolios held LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ:LGIH) at the end of the first quarter, which was 21 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ:LGIH) 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 LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ:LGIH) and shared River Road Small Cap Value Fund's views on the company in the previous quarter. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q1 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. While we acknowledge the potential of PGNY as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
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Here's Why Atkore (ATKR) Traded Lower in Q1
River Road Asset Management, an investment management company, released its 'River Road Small Cap Value Fund' Q1 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the first quarter, AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund (Class N) returned -3.94% compared to -7.74% returns for the Russell 2000 Value Index. The fund returned 1.30% for the one year ended March 31, 2025, compared to the index return of -3.12%. Stocks declined in the first quarter due to diminishing growth expectations and uncertainty surrounding trade policies, which crumbled the post-election increase in business, consumer, and investor confidence. The remaining gains were subsequently erased following 'Liberation Day.' For more information on the fund's best picks in 2025, please check its top five holdings. In its first-quarter 2025 investor letter, River Road Small Cap Value Fund highlighted stocks such as Atkore Inc. (NYSE:ATKR). Atkore Inc. (NYSE:ATKR) manufactures and distributes electrical, mechanical, safety, and infrastructure products and solutions. The one-month return of Atkore Inc. (NYSE:ATKR) was 5.71%, and its shares lost 47.19% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On June 25, 2025, Atkore Inc. (NYSE:ATKR) stock closed at $69.99 per share, with a market capitalization of $2.355 billion. River Road Small Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding Atkore Inc. (NYSE:ATKR) in its Q1 2025 investor letter: "Another bottom contributor during the quarter was Atkore Inc. (NYSE:ATKR), a branded manufacturer of products that protect and frame electric circuitry (including PVC conduit). ATKR had a difficult 2024, as steel conduit imports rose sharply, the ramp up of production at ATKR's new solar torque facility took longer than expected, the slow roll-out of $65B from the Beads Act resulted in less-than-expected demand for HDPE, and new supply of PVC conduit lowered pricing." A technician on a ladder inspecting the electrical components of an industrial building. Atkore Inc. (NYSE:ATKR) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 26 hedge fund portfolios held Atkore Inc. (NYSE:ATKR) at the end of the first quarter, which was 32 in the previous quarter. Atkore Inc. (NYSE:ATKR) reported net sales of $702 million in fiscal second quarter of 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of Atkore Inc. (NYSE:ATKR) 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 Atkore Inc. (NYSE:ATKR) and shared The London Company Small Cap Strategy's views on the company. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q1 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. While we acknowledge the potential of ATKR as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. 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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Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) Surged on Increased Investment Income
River Road Asset Management, an investment management company, released its 'River Road Small Cap Value Fund' Q1 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the first quarter, AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund (Class N) returned -3.94% compared to -7.74% returns for the Russell 2000 Value Index. The fund returned 1.30% for the one year ended March 31, 2025, compared to the index return of -3.12%. Stocks declined in the first quarter due to diminishing growth expectations and uncertainty surrounding trade policies, which crumbled the post-election increase in business, consumer, and investor confidence. The remaining gains were subsequently erased following 'Liberation Day.' For more information on the fund's best picks in 2025, please check its top five holdings. In its first-quarter 2025 investor letter, River Road Small Cap Value Fund highlighted stocks such as AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS). AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) is an insurance provider that offers various specialty insurance and reinsurance products. The one-month return of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) was -2.01%, and its shares have appreciated by 41.12% over the past 52 weeks. On June 25, 2025, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) closed at $100.49 per share, with a market capitalization of $7.904 billion. River Road Small Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) in its Q1 2025 investor letter: "The holding with the highest contribution to active return in the portfolio during Q1 was specialty insurer AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS). AXS delivered record operating earnings in 2024 driven by increased investment income from higher yields, improved underwriting, and general and administrative (G&A) cost reductions, which lifted book value per share 20.7% year over year." A businessperson in a high-rise office building, demonstrating the protection of professional lines. AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 34 hedge fund portfolios held AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) at the end of the first quarter, which was 38 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) 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 AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (NYSE:AXS) and shared Meridian Contrarian Fund's views on the company. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q1 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. While we acknowledge the potential of AXS as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. 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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GEO Group (GEO) has Risen Significantly Since U.S. Election Victory
River Road Asset Management, an investment management company, released its 'River Road Small Cap Value Fund' Q1 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In the first quarter, AMG River Road Small Cap Value Fund (Class N) returned -3.94% compared to -7.74% returns for the Russell 2000 Value Index. The fund returned 1.30% for the one year ended March 31, 2025, compared to the index return of -3.12%. Stocks declined in the first quarter due to diminishing growth expectations and uncertainty surrounding trade policies, which crumbled the post-election increase in business, consumer, and investor confidence. The remaining gains were subsequently erased following 'Liberation Day.' For more information on the fund's best picks in 2025, please check its top five holdings. In its first-quarter 2025 investor letter, River Road Small Cap Value Fund highlighted stocks such as The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO). The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) operates and manages secure facilities, processing centers, and community-based reentry facilities. The one-month return of The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) was -13.28%, and its shares gained 71.06% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On June 25, 2025, The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) stock closed at $23.11 per share, with a market capitalization of $3.266 billion. River Road Small Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) in its Q1 2025 investor letter: "Another positive contributor was The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO), an owner and operator of private prisons for federal, state, local, and foreign governments. GEO rallied significantly after the U.S. election victory of President Trump on the belief that GEO is poised to play a large role in the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants." Security guards in uniforms patrolling an area, standing for the company's safe and secure facilities. The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) is in 10th position on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 45 hedge fund portfolios held The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) at the end of the first quarter, which was 39 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) 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 The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:GEO) and shared Meridian Hedged Equity Fund's views on the company. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q1 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. While we acknowledge the potential of GEO as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
