$11.7 Billion is the total value of Gardner Russo & Gardner's 105 reported holdings in Q4 2015. The portfolio turnover from Q3 2015 to Q4 2015 was 8.7% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSRGY | Buy | Nestle SA-Spons ADR | $1,182,467,000 | -0.0% | 15,877,268 | +0.6% | 10.11% | -5.4% |
| BRKA | Buy | Berkshire Hathaway Inc Cl A | $999,879,000 | +1.7% | 5,055 | +0.4% | 8.55% | -3.7% |
| MA | Sell | Mastercard Inc Cl A | $944,518,000 | +5.5% | 9,701,294 | -2.3% | 8.08% | -0.1% |
| PM | Buy | Philip Morris International In | $928,848,000 | +11.7% | 10,565,901 | +0.8% | 7.94% | +5.8% |
| Buy | Heineken Holding NV | $838,373,000 | +8.7% | 10,870,043 | +0.1% | 7.17% | +2.9% | |
| BUD | Buy | Anheuser-Busch InBev ADR | $807,101,000 | +46.7% | 6,456,812 | +24.8% | 6.90% | +38.9% |
| WFC | Buy | Wells Fargo | $800,264,000 | +6.9% | 14,721,564 | +1.0% | 6.84% | +1.2% |
| Buy | Compagnie Financiere Richemont | $738,977,000 | +7.7% | 10,149,409 | +14.6% | 6.32% | +1.9% | |
| Buy | Pernod Ricard | $658,272,000 | +15.8% | 5,760,258 | +2.0% | 5.63% | +9.6% | |
| UN | Buy | Unilever NV ADR | $621,190,000 | +9.2% | 14,339,560 | +1.4% | 5.31% | +3.4% |
| MO | Sell | Altria Group Inc | $351,927,000 | +0.7% | 6,045,822 | -5.9% | 3.01% | -4.6% |
| BRKB | Buy | Berkshire Hathaway Inc Cl B | $340,697,000 | +4.0% | 2,580,257 | +2.7% | 2.91% | -1.5% |
| Sell | SABMiller PLC | $291,784,000 | -57.2% | 4,864,639 | -59.6% | 2.50% | -59.5% | |
| MLM | Buy | Martin Marietta Materials | $287,156,000 | -8.7% | 2,102,473 | +1.5% | 2.46% | -13.6% |
| Buy | British American Tobacco PLC | $282,161,000 | +2.8% | 5,076,584 | +2.1% | 2.41% | -2.7% | |
| BFA | Sell | Brown-Forman Corp Cl A | $274,415,000 | -1.2% | 2,492,188 | -4.0% | 2.35% | -6.5% |
| Buy | The Swatch Group AG-BR | $259,508,000 | +553.2% | 733,803 | +582.5% | 2.22% | +518.1% | |
| Buy | Diageo PLC | $254,951,000 | +2.4% | 9,317,355 | +0.4% | 2.18% | -3.1% | |
| CMCSA | Buy | Comcast Corp New Cl A | $220,816,000 | +11881.3% | 3,913,103 | +11975.6% | 1.89% | +11005.9% |
| Buy | JC Decaux SA ACT | $190,518,000 | +36.2% | 4,968,357 | +28.4% | 1.63% | +29.0% | |
| SNI | Sell | Scripps Networks Interactive C | $68,640,000 | +12.0% | 1,243,250 | -0.2% | 0.59% | +6.1% |
| BFB | Buy | Brown-Forman Corp Cl B | $55,077,000 | +7.1% | 554,765 | +4.5% | 0.47% | +1.3% |
| DEO | Buy | Diageo PLC Sponsored ADR | $51,362,000 | +1.6% | 470,910 | +0.4% | 0.44% | -3.7% |
| V | Buy | Visa Inc Cl A | $42,029,000 | +15.2% | 541,958 | +3.4% | 0.36% | +8.8% |
| XOM | Sell | Exxon Mobil Corp | $12,915,000 | +4.4% | 165,680 | -0.4% | 0.11% | -1.8% |
| MKL | Sell | Markel Corp | $12,859,000 | +2.7% | 14,557 | -6.8% | 0.11% | -2.7% |
| FMX | Buy | Fomento Economico Mex Sp ADR | $11,176,000 | +5.6% | 121,020 | +2.0% | 0.10% | 0.0% |
| Sell | Swedish Match AB | $10,890,000 | +15.6% | 305,699 | -2.2% | 0.09% | +9.4% | |
| AXP | Buy | American Express | $10,434,000 | -3.1% | 150,018 | +3.3% | 0.09% | -8.2% |
| KO | Sell | Coca-Cola | $8,864,000 | +0.3% | 206,327 | -6.3% | 0.08% | -5.0% |
| MLHR | Sell | Herman Miller Inc | $8,555,000 | -4.4% | 298,077 | -3.9% | 0.07% | -9.9% |
| DANOY | Buy | Danone ADR | $8,037,000 | +23.2% | 594,005 | +14.7% | 0.07% | +16.9% |
| HRL | Sell | Hormel Foods Corp | $7,836,000 | +18.9% | 99,089 | -4.8% | 0.07% | +11.7% |
| CR | Sell | Crane | $7,690,000 | +0.2% | 160,741 | -2.3% | 0.07% | -4.3% |
| PG | Sell | Procter & Gamble | $6,857,000 | -1.8% | 86,347 | -11.0% | 0.06% | -6.3% |
| ABBV | AbbVie Inc | $5,137,000 | +8.9% | 86,718 | 0.0% | 0.04% | +2.3% | |
| JPMWS | Sell | JP Morgan Chase & Co WTS Exp 1wts | $4,746,000 | +18.7% | 200,350 | -0.2% | 0.04% | +13.9% |
| Heineken NV | $4,260,000 | +6.1% | 49,788 | 0.0% | 0.04% | 0.0% | ||
| WFCWS | Sell | Wells Fargo WTS Exp 10/28/18wts | $4,129,000 | +12.6% | 201,500 | -0.6% | 0.04% | +6.1% |
| DOV | Sell | Dover Corp | $3,993,000 | -1.1% | 65,126 | -7.8% | 0.03% | -5.6% |
| PEP | Sell | Pepsico Inc | $3,908,000 | +4.2% | 39,111 | -1.7% | 0.03% | -2.9% |
| ABT | Abbott Labs | $3,835,000 | +11.6% | 85,400 | 0.0% | 0.03% | +6.5% | |
| CVX | Sell | Chevron Corp | $3,730,000 | +13.9% | 41,460 | -0.1% | 0.03% | +6.7% |
| MKC | Sell | McCormick Inc | $3,521,000 | +2.4% | 41,155 | -1.7% | 0.03% | -3.2% |
| OUT | Buy | Outfront Media Inc | $3,512,000 | +63.0% | 160,857 | +55.3% | 0.03% | +57.9% |
| Buy | BIC | $3,562,000 | +18.6% | 21,625 | +11.5% | 0.03% | +11.1% | |
| MTBWS | M&T Bank Corp Wts Exp 12/23/1wts | $3,410,000 | -1.0% | 70,000 | 0.0% | 0.03% | -6.5% | |
| Nestle SA-REG | $3,110,000 | +0.4% | 41,310 | 0.0% | 0.03% | -3.6% | ||
| RDSA | Sell | Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR A | $2,796,000 | -7.4% | 61,065 | -4.2% | 0.02% | -11.1% |
| Sell | Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | $2,825,000 | +1.9% | 30,512 | -0.2% | 0.02% | -4.0% | |
| MSFT | Microsoft Corp | $2,743,000 | +25.3% | 49,450 | 0.0% | 0.02% | +15.0% | |
| DD | Sell | Du Pont E I De Nemours | $2,536,000 | +30.2% | 38,084 | -5.8% | 0.02% | +22.2% |
| Lindt & Spruengli AG - Reg | $2,487,000 | +6.5% | 33 | 0.0% | 0.02% | 0.0% | ||
| Anheuser-Busch InBev | $1,864,000 | +17.3% | 15,000 | 0.0% | 0.02% | +14.3% | ||
| GS | Goldman Sachs Group Inc | $1,873,000 | +3.7% | 10,393 | 0.0% | 0.02% | 0.0% | |
| HEINY | Sell | Heineken NV Spons ADR | $1,761,000 | +1.5% | 41,162 | -4.4% | 0.02% | -6.2% |
| PNC | PNC Bank Corp | $1,710,000 | +6.8% | 17,944 | 0.0% | 0.02% | +7.1% | |
| EVF | Buy | Eaton Vance Sr Income TR SFsh ben int | $1,631,000 | -1.5% | 282,729 | +0.2% | 0.01% | -6.7% |
| Unilever NV | $1,634,000 | +8.8% | 37,500 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | ||
| CFRUY | Buy | CIE Financiere Richemont-Unsp | $1,492,000 | +11.1% | 207,100 | +19.5% | 0.01% | +8.3% |
| BBT | Sell | BB&T Corp | $1,546,000 | -6.1% | 40,878 | -11.6% | 0.01% | -13.3% |
| IBM | Sell | I B M | $1,257,000 | -6.7% | 9,134 | -1.7% | 0.01% | -8.3% |
| PDRDY | Buy | Pernod-Ricard SA-Unspon ADR | $1,294,000 | +15.7% | 56,600 | +1.9% | 0.01% | +10.0% |
| Sell | Pargesa Holding AG - B | $1,178,000 | +2.3% | 18,373 | -6.7% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| WMT | Sell | Wal Mart Stores Inc | $1,151,000 | -8.9% | 18,774 | -3.6% | 0.01% | -9.1% |
| GOOG | Buy | Alphabet Inc Cl C | $1,123,000 | +67.1% | 1,480 | +33.9% | 0.01% | +66.7% |
| Loreal SA | $1,080,000 | -2.5% | 6,400 | 0.0% | 0.01% | -10.0% | ||
| COST | Costco Whsl Corp | $1,017,000 | +11.8% | 6,295 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +12.5% | |
| LAMR | Sell | Lamar Advertising Co-A | $930,000 | +5.1% | 15,510 | -8.5% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| GOOGL | Alphabet Inc Cl A | $987,000 | +22.0% | 1,268 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +14.3% | |
| PX | Sell | Praxair Inc | $993,000 | -10.1% | 9,700 | -10.6% | 0.01% | -20.0% |
| PCP | Sell | Precision Castparts Corp | $788,000 | -88.9% | 3,395 | -89.0% | 0.01% | -89.1% |
| BAC | Bank Amer Corp | $860,000 | +8.0% | 51,100 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| BTI | Sell | British Amern Tob PLC ADR | $669,000 | -1.2% | 6,061 | -1.4% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| A P Moller-Maersk A/S | $719,000 | -13.6% | 554 | 0.0% | 0.01% | -25.0% | ||
| DIS | Buy | Disney Walt Productions | $552,000 | +11.3% | 5,250 | +8.2% | 0.01% | +25.0% |
| SBMRY | Sell | SABMiller PLC Sponsored ADR | $602,000 | -60.1% | 10,035 | -62.3% | 0.01% | -64.3% |
| SWGAY | New | The Swatch Group AG ADR | $540,000 | – | 30,850 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| MCD | McDonalds Corp | $431,000 | +20.1% | 3,645 | 0.0% | 0.00% | +33.3% | |
| FULT | Sell | Fulton Finl Corp | $410,000 | -13.1% | 31,530 | -19.2% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| MYL | Mylan NV | $316,000 | +33.9% | 5,850 | 0.0% | 0.00% | +50.0% | |
| AIG | American Intl Group Inc | $372,000 | +9.1% | 6,000 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| COP | Sell | Conocophillips | $294,000 | -16.0% | 6,288 | -13.7% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| CBI | Sell | Chicago Bridge & Iron Co NV | $301,000 | -28.2% | 7,725 | -27.0% | 0.00% | -25.0% |
| PXD | Pioneer Nat Res | $339,000 | +3.4% | 2,700 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| CSL | Carlisle Inc | $266,000 | +1.5% | 3,000 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| SPB | New | Spectrum Brands Hldgs Inc | $204,000 | – | 2,000 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| MMM | 3M Company | $241,000 | +6.2% | 1,600 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| USB | US Bancorp | $256,000 | +4.1% | 6,000 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| MRK | New | Merck Inc | $203,000 | – | 3,836 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| WBC | New | WABCO Holdings Inc | $247,000 | – | 2,418 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| HTLD | Heartland Express Inc | $213,000 | -14.5% | 12,499 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| GE | Sell | General Electric | $288,000 | +8.3% | 9,246 | -12.3% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| Groupe Danone | $250,000 | +7.3% | 3,700 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | ||
| GD | General Dynamics Corp | $220,000 | -0.5% | 1,600 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| NLSN | Nielsen Holdings plc ordinary | $254,000 | +5.0% | 5,450 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| Schibsted A/S CL A | $204,000 | -1.9% | 6,150 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | ||
| Y | New | Alleghany Corp | $201,000 | – | 421 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| Sell | Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna | $188,000 | +5.0% | 27,500 | -20.3% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| Bollore | $140,000 | -4.1% | 30,000 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | ||
| Cir SPA | $132,000 | +5.6% | 125,000 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | ||
| CSFL | Centerstate BKS FLA Inc | $172,000 | +6.2% | 11,004 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| PZ Cussons PLC | $63,000 | -4.5% | 15,000 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | ||
| Sell | Indivior PLC | $77,000 | -19.8% | 27,927 | -0.2% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| LT Group Inc | $47,000 | +46.9% | 150,000 | 0.0% | 0.00% | – | ||
| Exit | Pimco High Yield Fun-Instlsh ben int | $0 | – | -11,116 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – | |
| UNP | Exit | Union Pac Corp | $0 | – | -2,510 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| BP | Exit | BP PLC ADR | $0 | – | -7,096 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| CMCSK | Exit | Comcast Corp Special Cl A | $0 | – | -4,054,956 | -100.0% | -2.10% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2016-02-11
About Gardner Russo & Gardner
Gardner Russo & Gardner is a well-known investment management firm that has been in operation for over 50 years. The company was founded by Thomas Russo and Eugene Gardner in 1965 and has since grown to become a leading investment firm with over $15 billion in assets under management.
The firm is known for its long-term investment approach, which focuses on investing in high-quality companies with strong competitive advantages and sustainable business models. This approach has helped the firm to consistently outperform the market over the long term.
One of the key figures at Gardner Russo & Gardner is Thomas Russo, who is the Managing Member of the firm. Russo is a highly respected investor who has been recognized for his investment expertise by publications such as Barron's and Forbes. He is known for his focus on investing in consumer goods companies and has been a long-time investor in companies such as Nestle and Berkshire Hathaway.
Another important figure at the firm is Robert Gardiner, who is the Chief Investment Officer. Gardiner has been with the firm for over 30 years and is responsible for overseeing the firm's investment strategy and portfolio management.
Overall, Gardner Russo & Gardner is a well-respected investment management firm with a long track record of success. Its focus on investing in high-quality companies with sustainable business models has helped it to consistently outperform the market over the long term.
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
| Name | Quarters owned | Latest quarter owned | Max weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nestle SA Sponsored ADR | 42 | Q3 2023 | 12.9% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc Cl A | 42 | Q3 2023 | 14.4% |
| Mastercard Inc Cl A | 42 | Q3 2023 | 16.2% |
| Philip Morris International In | 42 | Q3 2023 | 9.3% |
| Heineken Holding NV | 42 | Q3 2023 | 7.8% |
| Pernod Ricard | 42 | Q3 2023 | 7.7% |
| Wells Fargo | 42 | Q3 2023 | 7.3% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc Cl B | 42 | Q3 2023 | 6.2% |
| Martin Marietta Materials | 42 | Q3 2023 | 4.6% |
| Brown-Forman Corp Cl A | 42 | Q3 2023 | 2.7% |
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Latest filings
| Type | Filed |
|---|---|
| 13F-HR | 2024-02-13 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-11-14 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-08-11 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-05-11 |
| 13F-HR | 2023-02-13 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-11-10 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-08-04 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-05-12 |
| 13F-HR | 2022-02-10 |
| 13F-HR | 2021-11-15 |
View Gardner Russo & Gardner's complete filings history.
All filings
- Holdings (13F-HR)
- Significant ownership (13-D/G)
- Insider transactions (4, 5, 6)
- Events (8-K)
- Shareholder votes (proxy)
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