In this article, we will be looking at the 5 best stocks to buy today according to Wallace Weitz’s hedge fund. If you want to see our comprehensive analysis of Weitz’s history and hedge fund performance, go directly to 10 Best Stocks to Buy Today According to Wallace Weitz’s Hedge Fund.
5. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (NYSE:LH)
Weitz Investment Management’s Stake Value: $101.60 million
Percentage of Weitz Investment Management’s 13F portfolio: 4.25%
Total Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 53
Then there’s Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (NYSE: LH), a clinal lab which conducts various health tests through its franchises around the globe. The company also provides diagnostic data to heath professionals for better decision-making and research. Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (NYSE: LH) operates through its segments: Drug Development and Diagnostics, and is headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina.
By the end of September, Weitz Investment Management reported owning 361,000 shares in Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (NYSE: LH), at a value of $101.60 million. The fund has decreased its holdings in the company by 3% over the last quarter.
On November 1, research firm Credit Suisse maintained its ‘Outperform’ rating on Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (NYSE: LH) stock, setting the price target at $338.
In November, the firm reported its plans to acquire Toxicon, a contract research organisation which specialises in non-clinical testing services. With increased annual revenues of around $40 million, this merger is expected to be completed by end of the year, and will allow Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (NYSE: LH) to partner with biotech and pharmaceutical clients in the Boston area.
In Q2 2021, 53 hedge funds owned shares in Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (NYSE: LH), with a combined value of $2.55 billion. This is in comparison to the previous quarter where 54 hedge funds reported owning shares worth $2.47 billion.
4. Liberty Broadband Corporation (NASDAQ:LBRDA)
Weitz Investment Management’s Stake Value: $108.45 million
Percentage of Weitz Investment Management’s 13F portfolio: 4.54%
Total Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 28
On the fourth spot among best stocks to buy now according to Wallace Weitz is Liberty Broadband Corporation (NASDAQ: LBRDA), a provider of cable, broadband internet and mobile GPS technologies. In its Q3 13F filings, Wallace Weitz’s hedge fund reported owning 628,000 shares in Liberty Broadband Corporation (NASDAQ: LBRDA).
On November 16, research firm Credit Suisse initiated coverage of Liberty Broadband Corporation (NASDAQ: LBRDA) with an ‘Outperform’ rating, and a $211 price target. This rating was provided by the firm’s analyst Grant Joslin.
As of the second quarter, 28 hedge funds out of the 873 tracked by Insider Monkey held stakes in Liberty Broadband Corporation (NASDAQ: LBRDA) worth $904.86 million in aggregate, compared to 23 hedge funds holding $774.86 million a quarter earlier.
3. Aon plc (NYSE:AON)
Weitz Investment Management’s Stake Value: $112.89 million
Percentage of Weitz Investment Management’s 13F portfolio: 4.72%
Total Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 68
Next in line in the list of the best stocks to buy now according to Wallace Weitz is the global financial services giant Aon plc (NYSE: AON). In its Q3 13F filing, Weitz’s hedge fund included a $112.89 million position in the company that contained 395,060 shares, which is a a decrease of 7% in total holdings as compared to the end of June.
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) provides financial solutions to its clients focused around health, risk and retirement plans. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and employs 50,000 people worldwide.
On November 1, research firm MKM Partners kept its ‘Buy’ rating on Aon plc (NYSE: AON) stock, raising the price target to $370 from $350. Analyst Harry Fong noted that the company’s organic revenue growth stood strong at 12%, and that the demand for Aon’s consulting services is likely to surge as insurance buyers look for assistance in holding down their insurance premiums.
In Q2 2021, 68 hedge funds held stakes worth $8.12 billion in Aon plc (NYSE: AON), showing a downward trend from the previous quarter where 72 hedge funds held positions in the company.
2. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A)
Weitz Investment Management’s Stake Value: $137.87 million
Percentage of Weitz Investment Management’s 13F portfolio: 5.77%
Total Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 116
In its regulatory filings for the third quarter, Wallace Weitz’s hedge fund Weitz Investment Management reported owning 505,150 shares in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A), amounting to a $137.87 million value which represents 5.77% of Weitz’s total holdings.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A) is a multinational conglomerate holding company that operates through its subsidiaries in energy, transportation, utilities, insurance, food and retail. Founded in Omaha, Nebraska in 1837, the company is currently owned and chaired by Warren Buffett, Weitz’s mentor and associate from his early days in the finance industry.
In Q3 2021, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A) posted an EPS of $4302.03, missing estimates by $191.31. The company posted $70.58 billion in revenue, surpassing expectations by $163.14 million.
On November 7, research firm Keefe Bruyette kept its ‘Market Perform’ rating on Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A) stock, setting the price target at $485,000 price target. The rating was provided by firm’s analyst Meyer Shields.
116 hedge funds out of 873 tracked by Insider Monkey held stakes in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A) worth $22.38 billion, as of the second quarter of 2021.
1. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)
Weitz Investment Management’s Stake Value: $159.54 million
Percentage of Weitz Investment Management’s 13F portfolio: 6.67%
Total Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 155
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) is Wallace Weitz’s top holding, with 59,860 shares valued at $159.54 million. Headquartered in California, Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) is the parent company of Google and its related platforms.
On November 2, research firm Morgan Stanley maintained its ‘Overweight’ rating on Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) Class A shares, raising the price target to $3,200 from $3,000. Firm’s analyst Brian Nowak noted that the company’s growing profit base looks set to deliver outsized cash flows, on the back of better-than-expected results for Q3 2021.
Out of 873 hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey, 155 hedge funds reported owning positions worth $33.79 billion in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) by the end of June. This shows a change from the previous quarter where 159 hedge funds held stakes worth $29.08 billion.
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