Stephen Yacktman Yacktman Asset Management
Stephen Yacktman is a senior portfolio manager at Yacktman Asset Management, continuing a value-oriented tradition associated with the Yacktman name. The firm is known for focusing on high-quality businesses purchased at sensible prices and for a long-term ownership mindset. Its funds and separate accounts are widely followed in the U.S. value community.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Macy's
M
|
+$251M |
| 2 |
Cognizant
CTSH
|
+$87.2M |
| 3 |
News Corp Class A
NWSA
|
+$18.5M |
| 4 |
GrafTech
EAF
|
+$17M |
| 5 |
Fox Class B
FOX
|
+$16.5M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Procter & Gamble
PG
|
+$163M |
| 2 |
PepsiCo
PEP
|
+$103M |
| 3 |
Infosys
INFY
|
+$79.1M |
| 4 |
Oracle
ORCL
|
+$54.6M |
| 5 |
AVP
Avon Products, Inc.
AVP
|
+$45.1M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumer Staples | 35.92% |
| 2 | Technology | 16.95% |
| 3 | Communication Services | 14.99% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.4% |
| 5 | Financials | 9.04% |
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Stephen Yacktman's Q2 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2019, Stephen Yacktman held 47 positions worth $8.33B, up 2.9% from $8.09B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 69% of the portfolio.
Stephen Yacktman's Q2 2019 filing shows 3 new, 13 increased, 24 reduced and 1 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Macy's: 11,056,832 shares worth $237M. The largest sale was Procter & Gamble, an estimated $163M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Consumer Staples at 36% of assets, down from 39% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Communication Services.
- Stephen Yacktman's largest Q2 2019 buy was Macy's: 11,056,832 shares worth $237M.
- Stephen Yacktman added most to Cognizant in Q2 2019, an estimated $87.2M increase.
- Stephen Yacktman's biggest Q2 2019 reduction was Procter & Gamble, cutting an estimated $163M.
- Stephen Yacktman fully exited Avon Products, Inc. in Q2 2019, selling an estimated $45.1M.
- Stephen Yacktman's ten largest holdings make up 69% of its $8.33B portfolio in Q2 2019.
- Stephen Yacktman opened 3 new positions and closed 1 in Q2 2019.
- Stephen Yacktman's portfolio value rose 2.9% quarter-over-quarter to $8.33B.
Based on Yacktman Asset Management's 13F filing for Q2 2019, filed 2 Aug 2019.