Robert Olstein Olstein Capital Management
Robert Olstein is the founder of Olstein Capital Management and a long-time advocate of forensic accounting and quality-of-earnings analysis in equity investing. His process looks beyond headline multiples to assess earnings sustainability and balance-sheet risk. Olstein’s work is frequently referenced by investors who prioritize accounting diligence.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Equifax
EFX
|
+$4.58M |
| 2 |
Mastercard
MA
|
+$4.15M |
| 3 |
FedEx
FDX
|
+$4.02M |
| 4 |
Goldman Sachs
GS
|
+$3.73M |
| 5 |
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
|
+$3.73M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Conduent
CNDT
|
+$12.2M |
| 2 |
VISN
Vistance Networks Inc
VISN
|
+$8.25M |
| 3 |
Coty
COTY
|
+$6.63M |
| 4 |
SAVE
Spirit Airlines, Inc.
SAVE
|
+$6.47M |
| 5 |
O-I Glass
OI
|
+$4.04M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 19.71% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 18.94% |
| 3 | Industrials | 18.13% |
| 4 | Technology | 17.49% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9.56% |
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Robert Olstein's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, Robert Olstein held 122 positions worth $613M, down 18% from $747M the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 18% of the portfolio.
Robert Olstein withdrew a net $21.5M in Q4 2018, closing 10 positions and reducing 35 holdings. Its most notable exit was Conduent, an estimated $12.2M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 20% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Industrials.
Against the trend, Robert Olstein opened a new position in Equifax worth $4M.
- Robert Olstein's largest Q4 2018 buy was Equifax: 43,000 shares worth $4M.
- Robert Olstein added most to Mastercard in Q4 2018, an estimated $4.15M increase.
- Robert Olstein's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was Spirit Airlines, Inc., cutting an estimated $6.47M.
- Robert Olstein fully exited Conduent in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $12.2M.
- Robert Olstein's ten largest holdings make up 18% of its $613M portfolio in Q4 2018.
- Robert Olstein opened 2 new positions and closed 10 in Q4 2018.
- Robert Olstein's portfolio value fell 18% quarter-over-quarter to $613M.
Based on Olstein Capital Management's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 8 Feb 2019.