John Rogers Ariel Investments
John W. Rogers Jr. is the founder of Ariel Investments, one of the best-known minority-owned investment firms in the United States. Ariel is associated with patient, value-oriented investing and a long-term “slow and steady” culture. Rogers is also a prominent voice on markets, corporate leadership, and inclusive capitalism.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Omnicom Group
OMC
|
+$83.2M |
| 2 |
CVSA
Covista Inc
CVSA
|
+$69M |
| 3 |
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
|
+$61.9M |
| 4 |
Zebra Technologies
ZBRA
|
+$58.9M |
| 5 |
Norwegian Cruise Line
NCLH
|
+$47.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sphere Entertainment
SPHR
|
+$215M |
| 2 |
Aptiv
APTV
|
+$99.2M |
| 3 |
IPG
Interpublic Group of Companies
IPG
|
+$89M |
| 4 |
Verizon
VZ
|
+$51.3M |
| 5 |
Madison Square Garden
MSGE
|
+$41.2M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 20.05% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 16.82% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 14.48% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 13.15% |
| 5 | Industrials | 12.88% |
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John Rogers's Q4 2025 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2025, John Rogers held 117 positions worth $9.26B, down 0.98% from $9.35B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 32% of the portfolio.
John Rogers withdrew a net $299M in Q4 2025, closing 9 positions and reducing 70 holdings. Its most notable exit was Aptiv, an estimated $99.2M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 20% of assets, up from 20% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Healthcare.
Against the trend, John Rogers opened a new position in Omnicom Group worth $87.9M.
- John Rogers's largest Q4 2025 buy was Omnicom Group: 1,088,333 shares worth $87.9M.
- John Rogers added most to Covista Inc in Q4 2025, an estimated $69M increase.
- John Rogers's biggest Q4 2025 reduction was Sphere Entertainment, cutting an estimated $215M.
- John Rogers fully exited Aptiv in Q4 2025, selling an estimated $99.2M.
- John Rogers's ten largest holdings make up 32% of its $9.26B portfolio in Q4 2025.
- John Rogers opened 10 new positions and closed 9 in Q4 2025.
- John Rogers's portfolio value fell 0.98% quarter-over-quarter to $9.26B.
Based on Ariel Investments's 13F filing for Q4 2025, filed 13 Feb 2026.