Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC - Q4 2018 holdings

$3.14 Billion is the total value of Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC's 126 reported holdings in Q4 2018. The portfolio turnover from Q3 2018 to Q4 2018 was 17.7% .

 Value Shares↓ Weighting
EXPO BuyEXPONENT INC$117,177,000
-3.0%
2,310,721
+2.6%
3.73%
+21.1%
MLAB BuyMESA LABS INC$101,331,000
+14.8%
486,256
+2.3%
3.23%
+43.3%
OMCL SellOMNICELL INC$93,747,000
-36.7%
1,530,815
-25.7%
2.99%
-21.0%
FOXF SellFOX FACTORY HLDG CORP$91,874,000
-26.1%
1,560,631
-12.0%
2.93%
-7.7%
CMD BuyCANTEL MEDICAL CORP$91,745,000
+1.2%
1,232,309
+25.1%
2.92%
+26.3%
DSGX BuyDESCARTES SYS GROUP INC$90,723,000
-18.8%
3,428,691
+4.0%
2.89%
+1.3%
EPAY BuyBOTTOMLINE TECH DEL INC$89,652,000
-31.6%
1,867,757
+3.6%
2.86%
-14.6%
SSD BuySIMPSON MANUFACTURING CO INC$88,450,000
-22.8%
1,634,020
+3.3%
2.82%
-3.6%
NEOG BuyNEOGEN CORP$86,627,000
-15.9%
1,519,768
+5.5%
2.76%
+4.9%
RGEN SellREPLIGEN CORP$85,230,000
-20.8%
1,616,037
-16.8%
2.72%
-1.2%
ESE BuyESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC$74,949,000
+1.4%
1,136,448
+4.6%
2.39%
+26.6%
PRO BuyPROS HOLDINGS INC$73,928,000
-6.7%
2,354,386
+4.0%
2.36%
+16.5%
LOPE BuyGRAND CANYON ED INC$73,730,000
-12.6%
766,906
+2.5%
2.35%
+9.1%
VCRA BuyVOCERA COMMUNICATIONS INC$72,492,000
+11.1%
1,842,229
+3.3%
2.31%
+38.7%
ACIW BuyACI WORLDWIDE INC$72,233,000
+2.3%
2,610,505
+4.0%
2.30%
+27.6%
DORM BuyDORMAN PRODUCTS INC$70,913,000
+24.0%
787,743
+5.9%
2.26%
+54.7%
STMP BuySTAMPS COM INC$69,676,000
-19.6%
447,674
+16.9%
2.22%
+0.4%
TREX BuyTREX CO INC$68,884,000
-20.1%
1,160,442
+3.6%
2.20%
-0.2%
MGPI BuyMGP INGREDIENTS INC NEW$67,336,000
-23.7%
1,180,300
+5.6%
2.14%
-4.8%
PLOW BuyDOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC$67,205,000
+20.1%
1,872,515
+46.9%
2.14%
+49.9%
MRCY BuyMERCURY SYS INC$66,276,000
-8.7%
1,401,487
+6.8%
2.11%
+14.0%
LGND SellLIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INC$66,063,000
-57.5%
486,833
-14.0%
2.10%
-46.9%
BLKB BuyBLACKBAUD INC$62,990,000
-28.3%
1,001,431
+15.7%
2.01%
-10.5%
BCPC BuyBALCHEM CORP$62,358,000
-25.8%
795,884
+6.2%
1.99%
-7.3%
HCSG BuyHEALTHCARE SVCS GRP INC$60,462,000
+1.8%
1,504,772
+2.9%
1.93%
+27.0%
BID BuySOTHEBYS$60,320,000
-16.6%
1,517,855
+3.2%
1.92%
+4.1%
PRLB SellPROTO LABS INC$58,623,000
-47.5%
519,751
-24.7%
1.87%
-34.5%
WAGE BuyWAGEWORKS INC$57,925,000
-35.6%
2,132,729
+1.3%
1.84%
-19.6%
AAON SellAAON INC$57,813,000
-31.4%
1,648,970
-26.1%
1.84%
-14.4%
MDSO SellMEDIDATA SOLUTIONS INC$56,622,000
-8.5%
839,839
-0.5%
1.80%
+14.2%
TYL BuyTYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC$55,989,000
+18.2%
301,309
+55.9%
1.78%
+47.6%
ROG BuyROGERS CORP$54,182,000
-30.7%
546,957
+3.1%
1.73%
-13.4%
SITE BuySITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY INC$53,764,000
-23.3%
972,751
+4.6%
1.71%
-4.2%
JBT BuyJOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORP$51,130,000
-15.2%
712,015
+40.9%
1.63%
+5.8%
SNHY BuySUN HYDRAULICS CORP$49,101,000
-36.9%
1,479,405
+4.2%
1.56%
-21.2%
WDFC SellWD-40 CO$46,214,000
-38.9%
252,177
-42.6%
1.47%
-23.8%
TECH BuyBIO TECHNE CORP$46,206,000
-26.8%
319,277
+3.2%
1.47%
-8.6%
BL BuyBLACKLINE INC$45,489,000
-23.2%
1,110,837
+6.0%
1.45%
-4.1%
SPSC BuySPS COMM INC$44,204,000
-12.1%
536,582
+5.8%
1.41%
+9.7%
NOVT BuyNOVANTA INC$42,267,000
-4.0%
670,897
+4.3%
1.35%
+19.9%
CHEF SellCHEFS WHSE INC$41,559,000
-33.1%
1,299,533
-23.9%
1.32%
-16.5%
LMAT BuyLEMAITRE VASCULAR INC$39,553,000
-36.5%
1,673,131
+4.1%
1.26%
-20.7%
NVEC SellNVE CORP$38,148,000
-18.6%
435,776
-1.5%
1.22%
+1.7%
PCTY NewPAYLOCITY HLDG CORP$35,062,000582,332
+100.0%
1.12%
FSV NewFIRSTSERVICE CORP NEWsub vtg sh$33,658,000491,497
+100.0%
1.07%
NRC BuyNATIONAL RESH CORP$23,193,000
+4.5%
608,093
+5.8%
0.74%
+30.6%
FIVN NewFIVE9 INC$21,064,000481,798
+100.0%
0.67%
MTDR BuyMATADOR RES CO$19,386,000
-50.7%
1,248,262
+4.9%
0.62%
-38.4%
EVI NewEVI INDUSTRIES INC$18,395,000551,575
+100.0%
0.59%
WHG SellWESTWOOD HLDGS GROUP INC$15,675,000
-52.9%
461,026
-28.3%
0.50%
-41.2%
BFAM BuyBRIGHT HORIZONS FAM SOL IN D$5,526,000
-1.8%
49,580
+3.8%
0.18%
+22.2%
ROL SellROLLINS INC$5,137,000
-86.3%
142,299
-77.0%
0.16%
-82.9%
CSGP BuyCOSTAR GROUP INC$4,967,000
-7.6%
14,725
+15.3%
0.16%
+15.3%
HEIA SellHEICO CORP NEWcl a$4,757,000
-16.6%
75,504
-0.0%
0.15%
+4.1%
CPRT BuyCOPART INC$4,706,000
+5.1%
98,497
+13.4%
0.15%
+31.6%
POOL BuyPOOL CORPORATION$4,616,000
-10.3%
31,053
+0.7%
0.15%
+12.2%
JKHY BuyHENRY JACK & ASSOC INC$3,879,000
-4.9%
30,663
+20.4%
0.12%
+19.2%
ANSS BuyANSYS INC$3,871,000
-22.8%
27,084
+0.8%
0.12%
-3.9%
GWRE BuyGUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE INC$3,782,000
-17.1%
47,140
+4.3%
0.12%
+3.4%
TFX BuyTELEFLEX INC$3,704,000
+18.2%
14,328
+21.7%
0.12%
+47.5%
WSO BuyWATSCO INC$3,416,000
-6.9%
24,554
+19.2%
0.11%
+16.0%
MTN BuyVAIL RESORTS INC$3,384,000
+21.6%
16,050
+58.3%
0.11%
+52.1%
GGG BuyGRACO INC$3,259,000
-8.2%
77,881
+1.7%
0.10%
+14.3%
FICO NewFAIR ISAAC CORP$3,246,00017,360
+100.0%
0.10%
WST SellWEST PHARMACEUTICAL SVSC INC$3,190,000
-23.1%
32,538
-3.2%
0.10%
-3.8%
IDXX BuyIDEXX LABS INC$3,161,000
-23.3%
16,991
+3.0%
0.10%
-3.8%
IT BuyGARTNER INC$3,176,000
-16.7%
24,840
+3.2%
0.10%
+4.1%
ULTI BuyULTIMATE SOFTWARE GROUP INC$3,049,000
-21.7%
12,452
+3.0%
0.10%
-2.0%
IWO NewISHARES TRrus 2000 grw etf$2,617,00015,575
+100.0%
0.08%
WAB SellWABTEC CORP$2,385,000
-38.5%
33,953
-8.1%
0.08%
-23.2%
ALGN SellALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC$2,087,000
-47.4%
9,967
-1.6%
0.07%
-34.7%
AOS SellSMITH A O$1,860,000
-20.3%
43,555
-0.5%
0.06%
-1.7%
CGNX BuyCOGNEX CORP$1,672,000
-29.7%
43,229
+1.5%
0.05%
-13.1%
LCII BuyLCI INDS$1,417,000
-18.1%
21,220
+1.6%
0.04%
+2.3%
XOM SellEXXON MOBIL CORP$1,311,000
-20.2%
19,230
-0.5%
0.04%0.0%
PS NewPLURALSIGHT INC$1,255,00053,305
+100.0%
0.04%
INFO  IHS MARKIT LTD$995,000
-11.2%
20,7510.0%0.03%
+10.3%
CLB SellCORE LABORATORIES N V$936,000
-50.1%
15,682
-3.1%
0.03%
-37.5%
MMM Sell3M CO$835,000
-23.3%
4,380
-15.2%
0.03%
-3.6%
PFE SellPFIZER INC$747,000
-6.5%
17,108
-5.7%
0.02%
+20.0%
UFI SellUNIFI INC$761,000
-19.9%
33,340
-0.6%
0.02%0.0%
VRSK SellVERISK ANALYTICS INC$761,000
-9.6%
6,977
-0.1%
0.02%
+14.3%
UNP SellUNION PAC CORP$737,000
-20.1%
5,332
-5.9%
0.02%
-4.2%
ABBV  ABBVIE INC$732,000
-2.4%
7,9350.0%0.02%
+21.1%
FAST SellFASTENAL CO$733,000
-12.0%
14,009
-2.4%
0.02%
+9.5%
MKL SellMARKEL CORP$710,000
-14.6%
684
-2.1%
0.02%
+9.5%
ABT SellABBOTT LABS$656,000
-3.1%
9,073
-1.6%
0.02%
+23.5%
TSCO  TRACTOR SUPPLY CO$589,000
-8.1%
7,0550.0%0.02%
+18.8%
JNJ SellJOHNSON & JOHNSON$488,000
-9.3%
3,781
-2.8%
0.02%
+14.3%
MSFT SellMICROSOFT CORP$506,000
-11.7%
4,979
-0.6%
0.02%
+6.7%
MRK SellMERCK & CO INC$508,000
+3.9%
6,650
-3.6%
0.02%
+33.3%
COST  COSTCO WHSL CORP NEW$496,000
-13.3%
2,4350.0%0.02%
+6.7%
SJM SellSMUCKER J M CO$460,000
-24.6%
4,924
-17.2%
0.02%
-6.2%
KMB  KIMBERLY CLARK CORP$484,000
+0.2%
4,2500.0%0.02%
+25.0%
FDS  FACTSET RESH SYS INC$425,000
-10.7%
2,1260.0%0.01%
+16.7%
LIN NewLINDE PLC$442,0002,835
+100.0%
0.01%
AAPL  APPLE INC$439,000
-30.1%
2,7800.0%0.01%
-12.5%
FTNT SellFORTINET INC$431,000
-41.0%
6,113
-22.7%
0.01%
-26.3%
INTU SellINTUIT$421,000
-15.8%
2,140
-2.7%
0.01%0.0%
TRMB  TRIMBLE INC$410,000
-24.2%
12,4440.0%0.01%
-7.1%
PG  PROCTER AND GAMBLE CO$362,000
+10.4%
3,9400.0%0.01%
+50.0%
DLB  DOLBY LABORATORIES INC$389,000
-11.6%
6,2930.0%0.01%
+9.1%
IPGP SellIPG PHOTONICS CORP$353,000
-81.2%
3,115
-74.2%
0.01%
-77.1%
CVX  CHEVRON CORP NEW$356,000
-11.0%
3,2740.0%0.01%
+10.0%
MA SellMASTERCARD INCORPORATEDcl a$347,000
-16.6%
1,840
-1.6%
0.01%0.0%
INTC SellINTEL CORP$324,000
-12.9%
6,900
-12.3%
0.01%
+11.1%
XYL NewXYLEM INC$321,0004,810
+100.0%
0.01%
ADBE  ADOBE INC$301,000
-16.2%
1,3300.0%0.01%
+11.1%
WPC  W P CAREY INC$317,000
+1.6%
4,8500.0%0.01%
+25.0%
JPM SellJPMORGAN CHASE & CO$268,000
-22.1%
2,741
-10.2%
0.01%0.0%
HXL  HEXCEL CORP NEW$276,000
-14.6%
4,8180.0%0.01%
+12.5%
DWDP SellDOWDUPONT INC$288,000
-48.8%
5,385
-38.5%
0.01%
-35.7%
GRMN  GARMIN LTD$289,000
-9.7%
4,5700.0%0.01%
+12.5%
NKE SellNIKE INCcl b$247,000
-13.6%
3,325
-1.5%
0.01%
+14.3%
AMGN  AMGEN INC$259,000
-6.2%
1,3300.0%0.01%
+14.3%
IBM  INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHS$254,000
-24.9%
2,2350.0%0.01%
-11.1%
ROP NewROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC$229,000860
+100.0%
0.01%
DCI SellDONALDSON INC$224,000
-91.3%
5,151
-88.4%
0.01%
-89.4%
ECL  ECOLAB INC$209,000
-6.3%
1,4200.0%0.01%
+16.7%
HD SellHOME DEPOT INC$206,000
-23.4%
1,200
-7.7%
0.01%0.0%
IART  INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES HLDGS C$225,000
-31.6%
5,0000.0%0.01%
-12.5%
GOOG  ALPHABET INCcap stk cl c$233,000
-13.4%
2250.0%0.01%0.0%
GOOGL  ALPHABET INCcap stk cl a$235,000
-13.6%
2250.0%0.01%0.0%
DHR  DANAHER CORP DEL$210,000
-5.0%
2,0350.0%0.01%
+16.7%
VEEV NewVEEVA SYS INC$214,0002,400
+100.0%
0.01%
WTR NewAQUA AMERICA INC$201,0005,887
+100.0%
0.01%
ISRG ExitINTUITIVE SURGICAL INC$0-365
-100.0%
-0.01%
PNC ExitPNC FINL SVCS GROUP INC$0-1,850
-100.0%
-0.01%
UTX ExitUNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORP$0-1,632
-100.0%
-0.01%
VZ ExitVERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC$0-5,012
-100.0%
-0.01%
ABMD ExitABIOMED INC$0-600
-100.0%
-0.01%
PX ExitPRAXAIR INC$0-2,955
-100.0%
-0.01%
PII ExitPOLARIS INDS INC$0-15,566
-100.0%
-0.04%
EVI ExitENVIROSTAR INC$0-514,975
-100.0%
-0.51%
EGOV ExitNIC INC$0-2,007,903
-100.0%
-0.76%
HSTM ExitHEALTHSTREAM INC$0-1,773,237
-100.0%
-1.40%
Original filings

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About Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC

Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC is a boutique investment management firm that specializes in small-cap growth equity strategies. The firm was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Conestoga Capital Advisors has a team of experienced investment professionals, including CEO and Chief Investment Officer Robert Mitchell, COO and Director of Research David Morris, and Portfolio Manager Derek Johnston.

The firm's investment philosophy is centered around identifying high-quality companies with strong growth potential and holding them for the long term. Conestoga Capital Advisors believes that a disciplined, research-driven approach to investing can generate superior returns over time. The firm's investment process involves rigorous fundamental analysis, including company visits and meetings with management teams, to identify companies with sustainable competitive advantages and strong growth prospects.

Conestoga Capital Advisors manages several mutual funds and separate accounts, including the Conestoga Small Cap Fund, which has consistently outperformed its benchmark index since its inception in 2002. The firm's investment strategies are designed to provide investors with exposure to high-quality small-cap growth companies across a range of industries.

Overall, Conestoga Capital Advisors is a respected investment management firm with a strong track record of delivering superior returns to its clients. The firm's experienced team of investment professionals and disciplined investment process make it a compelling choice for investors seeking exposure to the small-cap growth equity space.

It's important to note that this information is for educational purposes only and has not been fact-checked. As with any investment, it's important to do your own research and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Top long-term holdings
NameQuarters ownedLatest quarter ownedMax weighting
NEOGEN CORP43Q3 20233.9%
AAON INC43Q3 20233.7%
SIMPSON MFG INC43Q3 20233.5%
BALCHEM CORP43Q3 20232.7%
PROS HOLDINGS INC43Q3 20233.2%
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC43Q3 20233.7%
COSTAR GROUP INC43Q3 20234.6%
ROLLINS INC43Q3 20232.2%
ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC43Q3 20232.7%
GRACO INC43Q3 20230.5%

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Latest significant ownerships (13-D/G)
Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC Q4 2018 significant holdings filed using form 13D/G when ownership exceeds 5% of a company's total stock issue.
FiledShares Percentage
EVI INDUSTRIES, INC.January 18, 2023677,3915.4%
Omega Flex, Inc.January 18, 2023574,0555.7%
MERCURY SYSTEMS INCJanuary 10, 20223,662,7216.5%
SPS COMMERCE INCJanuary 10, 20221,886,9145.2%
Altair Engineering Inc.January 06, 20212,397,9625.6%
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.January 17, 20202,152,3757.1%
MGP INGREDIENTS INCJanuary 17, 20201,325,2967.8%
SUN HYDRAULICS CORPJanuary 09, 20191,654,3055.2%
WAGEWORKS, INC.January 09, 20192,380,8046.0%
NVE CORP /NEW/January 08, 2019482,22610.0%

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Latest filings
TypeFiled
13F-HR2024-01-26
SC 13G/A2024-01-05
SC 13G/A2024-01-05
SC 13G/A2024-01-05
SC 13G/A2024-01-05
SC 13G/A2024-01-05
SC 13G/A2024-01-05
SC 13G/A2024-01-05
SC 13G/A2024-01-05
SC 13G/A2024-01-05

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