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What Makes Century Communities (CCS) a Good Investment?
Diamond Hill Capital, an investment management company, released its 'Small-Mid Cap Fund' second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In Q2, the market surged uniformly for the rest of the quarter following a sharp decline in April due to President Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement. The portfolio returned 5.60% (gross) and 5.37% (net) compared to an 8.59% return for the Russell 2500 Index. For more information on the fund's top picks in 2025, please check its top five holdings. In its second-quarter 2025 investor letter, Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Fund highlighted stocks such as Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS). Headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) is a single-family attached and detached home builder. The one-month return of Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) was 11.52%, and its shares lost 30.06% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On August 15, 2025, Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) stock closed at $65.45 per share, with a market capitalization of $1.943 billion. Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Fund stated the following regarding Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: "Despite markets' relatively sharp bounce following April's downward volatility, we were able to initiate several new positions in the quarter at what we consider compelling valuations: Generac Holdings, Alaska Air Group, Knife River Corporation, Taseko Mines, Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) and FTI Consulting. A construction site with new single-family homes framing the horizon. Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 27 hedge fund portfolios held Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) at the end of the first quarter, which was 27 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) 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. In another article, we covered Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) and shared the list of best breakout stocks to buy according to analysts. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. 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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14 hours ago
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Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Strategy Sells Alaska Air Group (ALK) at Compelling Valuation
Diamond Hill Capital, an investment management company, released its 'Small-Mid Cap Fund' second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In Q2, the market surged uniformly for the rest of the quarter following a sharp decline in April due to President Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement. The portfolio returned 5.60% (gross) and 5.37% (net) compared to an 8.59% return for the Russell 2500 Index. For more information on the fund's top picks in 2025, please check its top five holdings. In its second-quarter 2025 investor letter, Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Fund highlighted stocks such as Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK). Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK) is an airline operator. The one-month return of Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK) was 9.03%, and its shares gained 64.07% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On August 15, 2025, Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK) stock closed at $57.36 per share, with a market capitalization of $6.614 billion. Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Fund stated the following regarding Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: "Despite markets' relatively sharp bounce following April's downward volatility, we were able to initiate several new positions in the quarter at what we consider compelling valuations: Generac Holdings, Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK), Knife River Corporation, Taseko Mines, Century Communities and FTI Consulting. A commercial passenger jet in the sky, performing its daily flight duties. Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 56 hedge fund portfolios held Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK) at the end of the first quarter, which was 45 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK) 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. In another article, we covered Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK) and shared the list of cheap travel stocks to buy according to analysts. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. 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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5 days ago
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SouthernSun Asset Management: 'Boot Barn (BOOT) was A Top Contributor in the Second Quarter'
SouthernSun Asset Management, an investment management firm, released its 'SMID Cap Strategy' second-quarter 2025 investor letter. The fund focuses on disciplined, long-term investing in resilient businesses, navigating volatile markets with deep research, patience, and an unwavering commitment to capital stewardship. During the second quarter of 2025, the SMID Cap Composite returned 10.53% on a gross basis (10.34% net) versus the Russell 2500®, which returned 8.59% and the Russell 2500® Value, which returned 7.29%, over the same period. Over the trailing twelve months, the composite returned 3.34% on a gross basis (2.62% net) versus the Russell 2500®, which returned 9.91% and the Russell 2500® Value, which returned 10.47%, over the same period. The fund's top 5 holdings are also listed in the letter, showing the firm's main investment positions heading into 2025. A copy of SouthernSun SMID Cap Strategy's Q2 2025 investor letter is available for download here. One of the companies mentioned in the letter is Boot Barn Holdings (NYSE:BOOT). Boot Barn Holdings (NYSE:BOOT) operates specialty retail stores in the United States and internationally, and its specialty retail stores offer western and work-related footwear, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and kids. Over the past month, Boot Barn Holdings (NYSE:BOOT) fell by -1.40%, but its shares gained 24.84% of their value over the last 12 months. On August 12, 2025, Boot Barn Holdings (NYSE:BOOT) shares closed at $172.90, with a market capitalization of $5.15 billion. Here is what they have to say about Boot Barn Holdings (NYSE:BOOT) in their investor letter: "Boot Barn Holdings (NYSE:BOOT) was a top contributor in the second quarter. After a pullback in the first quarter which we believe was due to concerns about the cost of tariffs and weakening consumer confidence, BOOT recovered nicely after reporting their fiscal 4th quarter and full year (2025) results. For the full year, sales were up 14.6%, and same store sales increased 5.5%. (In the current quarter, they report that same store sales are up approximately 9%). They opened 60 new stores last year, bringing their total store count to 459, and they plan on continuing to open new stores at a rate of approximately 15% new floor space per year. They shared the tariff mitigation plan which includes meaningful supply chain moves away from China in the coming quarters. All in all, the BOOT thesis remains intact: growth through new stores and same store sales; growth in their higher margin proprietary brands; and their balance sheet is in excellent shape with no net debt." A farmer standing in a sun-drenched field wearing overalls and a rugged pair of western-style boots. Boot Barn Holdings (NYSE:BOOT) is not included in our list of the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds. According to our data, 34 hedge fund portfolios held positions in Boot Barn Holdings (NYSE:BOOT) at the end of the first quarter of 2025, up from 29 in the previous quarter. BOOT misses earnings expectations as it reported a Q4 2025 EPS of $1.22, below expectations of $1.24. While we acknowledge the potential of BOOT 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. In another article, we covered Boot Barn Holdings (NYSE:BOOT) and Time Square Capital's views on the company. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. 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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7 days ago
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Here's What Drove Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Strategy to Initiate a Position in Generac Holdings (GNRC)
Diamond Hill Capital, an investment management company, released its 'Small-Mid Cap Fund' second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In Q2, the market surged uniformly for the rest of the quarter following a sharp decline in April due to President Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement. The portfolio returned 5.60% (gross) and 5.37% (net) compared to an 8.59% return for the Russell 2500 Index. For more information on the fund's top picks in 2025, please check its top five holdings. In its second-quarter 2025 investor letter, Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Fund highlighted stocks such as Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC). Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC) is a manufacturer and supplier of power generation equipment, energy storage systems, and other power products. The one-month return of Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC) was 33.86%, and its shares gained 36.61% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On August 11, 2025, Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC) stock closed at $196.52 per share, with a market capitalization of $11.531 billion. Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Fund stated the following regarding Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: "Despite markets' relatively sharp bounce following April's downward volatility, we were able to initiate several new positions in the quarter at what we consider compelling valuations: Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC), Alaska Air Group, Knife River Corporation, Taseko Mines, Century Communities and FTI Consulting. A technician in protective gear repairing a huge generator at a power plant. Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 48 hedge fund portfolios held Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 59 in the previous quarter. Generac Holdings Inc.'s (NYSE:GNRC) net sales increased 6% year-over-year to $1.06 billion in the second quarter of 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC) 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. In another article, we covered Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE:GNRC) and shared Ariel Focus Fund's views on the company. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. 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. 登入存取你的投資組合
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7 days ago
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Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Strategy is Evaluating Ashland (ASH) Stock Position and Acquisition Potential
Diamond Hill Capital, an investment management company, released its 'Small-Mid Cap Fund' second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. In Q2, the market surged uniformly for the rest of the quarter following a sharp decline in April due to President Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement. The portfolio returned 5.60% (gross) and 5.37% (net) compared to an 8.59% return for the Russell 2500 Index. For more information on the fund's top picks in 2025, please check its top five holdings. In its second-quarter 2025 investor letter, Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Fund highlighted stocks such as Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH). Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) offers additives and specialty ingredients that operates through Life Sciences, Personal Care, Specialty Additives, and Intermediates segments. The one-month return of Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) was 1.04%, and its shares lost 38.08% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On August 11, 2025, Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) stock closed at $51.59 per share, with a market capitalization of $2.358 billion. Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Fund stated the following regarding Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter: "Other bottom Q2 contributors included ICON, Post Holdings and Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH). Specialty chemical manufacturer Ashland faces the potential for a weaker European macroeconomic environment and Chinese construction industry — sentiment-related factors have weighed more on the share price than they have on fundamentals, which have deteriorated more modestly. For now, we are maintaining our position and believe the company could at some point become attractive to potential acquirers, given the discount at which it is currently trading." A scientist surrounded by a laboratory of chemicals and beakers, developing small molecular therapies. Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 32 hedge fund portfolios held Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) at the end of the first quarter, which was 24 in the previous quarter. In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, Ashland Inc.'s (NYSE:ASH) sales declined 15% year-over-year to $463 million. While we acknowledge the potential of Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) 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. In another article, we covered Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) and shared Diamond Hill Mid Cap Strategy's views on the company in the previous quarter. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q2 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. 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 while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
