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 |
UnitedHealth
UNH
|
+$13.8M |
| 2 |
America's Car Mart
CRMT
|
+$5.52M |
| 3 |
Fair Isaac
FICO
|
+$3.81M |
| 4 |
Verisk Analytics
VRSK
|
+$3.61M |
| 5 |
MRSH
Marsh
MRSH
|
+$3.57M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
eBay
EBAY
|
+$40.7M |
| 2 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$39.4M |
| 3 |
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
|
+$38.2M |
| 4 |
SCHW
Charles Schwab
SCHW
|
+$35.2M |
| 5 |
TLN
Talen Energy Corp
TLN
|
+$30.2M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumer Staples | 19.4% |
| 2 | Communication Services | 17.61% |
| 3 | Energy | 15.43% |
| 4 | Industrials | 11.81% |
| 5 | Technology | 10.8% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
$106B
| $668M | 9.21% |
20,908,511
-1,218,366
| -6% | -$38.2M |
|
|
2
Microsoft
MSFT
$3.59T
| $532M | 7.34% |
1,028,018
-77,246
| -7% | -$39.4M |
|
|
SCHW
3
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$194B
| $400M | 5.52% |
4,194,646
-370,728
| -8% | -$35.2M |
|
4
Fox Class B
FOX
$25.6B
| $332M | 4.58% |
5,798,698
-427,704
| -7% | -$22.6M |
|
5
Procter & Gamble
PG
$336B
| $298M | 4.11% |
1,941,870
-76,621
| -4% | -$12M |
|
6
U-Haul Holding Co Series N
UHAL.B
$12.3B
| $295M | 4.07% |
5,801,620
-184,845
| -3% | -$9.84M |
|
7
PepsiCo
PEP
$196B
| $289M | 3.99% |
2,060,313
-47,079
| -2% | -$6.72M |
|
8
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$4.18T
| $284M | 3.91% |
1,166,413
-114,644
| -9% | -$24.1M |
|
9
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
$651B
| $239M | 3.29% |
1,287,234
-76,300
| -6% | -$13.1M |
|
10
News Corp Class A
NWSA
$16.4B
| $228M | 3.14% |
7,422,037
-697,403
| -9% | -$20.7M |
|
11
Cognizant
CTSH
$27.9B
| $221M | 3.05% |
3,299,434
-111,238
| -3% | -$8.04M |
|
12
Reliance Steel & Aluminium
RS
$19.8B
| $197M | 2.72% |
702,190
-46,182
| -6% | -$13.9M |
|
13
Ingredion
INGR
$6.74B
| $176M | 2.43% |
1,442,086
-135,400
| -9% | -$17.5M |
|
14
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
$1.06T
| $161M | 2.22% |
320,356
-6,511
| -2% | -$3.15M |
|
15
Walt Disney
DIS
$186B
| $155M | 2.14% |
1,357,848
-66,596
| -5% | -$7.84M |
|
|
TLN
16
Talen Energy Corp
TLN
$15.1B
| $153M | 2.11% |
360,100
-83,600
| -19% | -$30.2M |
|
17
ConocoPhillips
COP
$162B
| $150M | 2.07% |
1,587,743
-38,253
| -2% | -$3.62M |
|
18
Armstrong World Industries
AWI
$7.55B
| $149M | 2.05% |
759,285
-102,050
| -12% | -$19M |
|
19
Diamondback Energy
FANG
$59B
| $145M | 2% |
1,014,468
-36,149
| -3% | -$5.14M |
|
|
20
eBay
EBAY
$46.3B
| $143M | 1.98% |
1,577,038
-460,645
| -23% | -$40.7M |
|
21
Warner Bros
WBD
$71.6B
| $143M | 1.97% |
7,338,337
-288,460
| -4% | -$3.93M |
|
22
Coca-Cola
KO
$392B
| $142M | 1.95% |
2,136,227
-80,325
| -4% | -$5.53M |
|
23
Tyson Foods
TSN
$20.6B
| $138M | 1.91% |
2,548,535
-63,771
| -2% | -$3.52M |
|
24
EOG Resources
EOG
$80.3B
| $137M | 1.88% |
1,219,188
-40,624
| -3% | -$4.84M |
|
25
Kenvue
KVUE
$36.6B
| $129M | 1.78% |
7,939,962
-247,210
| -3% | -$5.05M |
|
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Stephen Yacktman's Q3 2025 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2025, Stephen Yacktman held 75 positions worth $7.26B, down 2.5% from $7.44B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 49% of the portfolio.
Stephen Yacktman withdrew a net $517M in Q3 2025, closing 5 positions and reducing 52 holdings. Its most notable exit was Oracle, an estimated $23.1M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Consumer Staples at 19% of assets, down from 21% a quarter earlier, followed by Communication Services and Energy.
Against the trend, Stephen Yacktman opened a new position in Fair Isaac worth $3.79M.
- Stephen Yacktman's largest Q3 2025 buy was Fair Isaac: 2,534 shares worth $3.79M.
- Stephen Yacktman added most to UnitedHealth in Q3 2025, an estimated $13.8M increase.
- Stephen Yacktman's biggest Q3 2025 reduction was eBay, cutting an estimated $40.7M.
- Stephen Yacktman fully exited Oracle in Q3 2025, selling an estimated $23.1M.
- Stephen Yacktman's ten largest holdings make up 49% of its $7.26B portfolio in Q3 2025.
- Stephen Yacktman opened 5 new positions and closed 5 in Q3 2025.
- Stephen Yacktman's portfolio value fell 2.5% quarter-over-quarter to $7.26B.
Based on Yacktman Asset Management's 13F filing for Q3 2025, filed 4 Nov 2025.