$11.8 Billion is the total value of Gardner Russo & Gardner's 97 reported holdings in Q4 2016. The portfolio turnover from Q3 2016 to Q4 2016 was 5.0% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRKA | Sell | Berkshire Hathaway Inc Cl A | $1,199,122,000 | +11.3% | 4,912 | -1.4% | 10.15% | +13.2% |
| NSRGY | Buy | Nestle SA-Spons ADR | $1,142,793,000 | -8.5% | 15,929,649 | +0.7% | 9.67% | -6.9% |
| MA | Sell | Mastercard Inc Cl A | $991,532,000 | -0.3% | 9,603,214 | -1.8% | 8.39% | +1.4% |
| PM | Buy | Philip Morris International In | $948,185,000 | -5.4% | 10,363,811 | +0.5% | 8.02% | -3.8% |
| WFC | Sell | Wells Fargo | $806,802,000 | +15.3% | 14,639,845 | -7.4% | 6.83% | +17.2% |
| Sell | Compagnie Financiere Richemont | $790,438,000 | +8.5% | 11,910,471 | -0.2% | 6.69% | +10.3% | |
| Buy | Heineken Holding NV | $757,401,000 | -12.6% | 10,857,060 | +0.4% | 6.41% | -11.2% | |
| Buy | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA | $716,784,000 | +7072.9% | 6,758,600 | +8762.6% | 6.06% | +7207.2% | |
| Sell | Pernod Ricard | $676,314,000 | -9.3% | 6,228,340 | -1.1% | 5.72% | -7.7% | |
| UN | Buy | Unilever NV ADR | $626,117,000 | -5.2% | 15,248,821 | +6.5% | 5.30% | -3.6% |
| BRKB | Sell | Berkshire Hathaway Inc Cl B | $417,560,000 | +11.5% | 2,562,032 | -1.1% | 3.53% | +13.4% |
| MLM | Sell | Martin Marietta Materials | $401,931,000 | +8.4% | 1,814,339 | -12.3% | 3.40% | +10.3% |
| MO | Sell | Altria Group Inc | $371,703,000 | -0.3% | 5,496,944 | -6.7% | 3.14% | +1.5% |
| Buy | The Swatch Group AG-BR | $316,711,000 | +14.3% | 1,016,384 | +4.0% | 2.68% | +16.3% | |
| Buy | British American Tobacco PLC | $293,654,000 | -9.3% | 5,142,295 | +1.7% | 2.48% | -7.8% | |
| CMCSA | Sell | Comcast Corp New Cl A | $250,024,000 | -0.3% | 3,620,913 | -4.2% | 2.12% | +1.4% |
| Sell | Diageo PLC | $242,108,000 | -9.8% | 9,286,040 | -0.7% | 2.05% | -8.3% | |
| BFA | Sell | Brown-Forman Corp Cl A | $214,604,000 | -8.8% | 4,640,083 | -1.9% | 1.82% | -7.3% |
| Buy | JC Decaux SA ACT | $204,640,000 | +0.6% | 6,946,556 | +10.4% | 1.73% | +2.3% | |
| SNI | Sell | Scripps Networks Interactive C | $83,185,000 | +11.2% | 1,165,551 | -1.1% | 0.70% | +13.2% |
| BFB | Buy | Brown-Forman Corp Cl B | $56,752,000 | -4.7% | 1,263,411 | +0.6% | 0.48% | -3.2% |
| DEO | Sell | Diageo PLC Sponsored ADR | $49,862,000 | -10.9% | 479,721 | -0.5% | 0.42% | -9.2% |
| V | Sell | Visa Inc Cl A | $42,133,000 | -6.0% | 540,034 | -0.4% | 0.36% | -4.3% |
| BUD | Sell | Anheuser-Busch InBev ADR | $18,061,000 | -97.9% | 171,291 | -97.4% | 0.15% | -97.9% |
| XOM | Sell | Exxon Mobil Corp | $14,440,000 | +1.3% | 159,985 | -2.0% | 0.12% | +2.5% |
| AXP | Buy | American Express | $11,752,000 | +17.9% | 158,633 | +1.9% | 0.10% | +19.3% |
| MKL | Sell | Markel Corp | $10,639,000 | -4.4% | 11,762 | -1.9% | 0.09% | -3.2% |
| CR | Sell | Crane | $9,770,000 | +0.9% | 135,473 | -11.9% | 0.08% | +2.5% |
| FMX | Buy | Fomento Economico Mex Sp ADR | $9,711,000 | -15.4% | 127,430 | +2.2% | 0.08% | -13.7% |
| Sell | Swedish Match AB | $9,549,000 | -13.6% | 299,338 | -0.5% | 0.08% | -12.0% | |
| DANOY | Buy | Danone ADR | $8,675,000 | -12.2% | 683,075 | +2.6% | 0.07% | -11.0% |
| KO | Sell | Coca-Cola | $7,576,000 | -3.7% | 182,737 | -1.7% | 0.06% | -1.5% |
| MLHR | Sell | Herman Miller Inc | $7,246,000 | +13.3% | 211,866 | -5.2% | 0.06% | +15.1% |
| JPMWS | Sell | JP Morgan Chase & Co WTS Exp 1wts | $7,116,000 | +23.1% | 160,750 | -31.5% | 0.06% | +25.0% |
| OUT | Buy | Outfront Media Inc | $6,505,000 | +9.7% | 261,547 | +4.3% | 0.06% | +12.2% |
| HRL | Sell | Hormel Foods Corp | $5,648,000 | -9.1% | 162,249 | -1.0% | 0.05% | -7.7% |
| PG | Sell | Procter & Gamble | $5,507,000 | -22.1% | 65,495 | -16.9% | 0.05% | -20.3% |
| MTBWS | Sell | M&T Bank Corp Wts Exp 12/23/1wts | $5,168,000 | +48.8% | 65,000 | -20.9% | 0.04% | +51.7% |
| WFCWS | Sell | Wells Fargo WTS Exp 10/28/18wts | $4,757,000 | +42.2% | 223,000 | -16.8% | 0.04% | +42.9% |
| DOV | Sell | Dover Corp | $4,419,000 | -3.7% | 58,976 | -5.4% | 0.04% | -2.6% |
| PEP | Sell | Pepsico Inc | $3,857,000 | -4.3% | 36,867 | -0.5% | 0.03% | -2.9% |
| Heineken NV | $3,742,000 | -14.6% | 49,788 | 0.0% | 0.03% | -11.1% | ||
| CVX | Sell | Chevron Corp | $3,436,000 | -6.1% | 29,197 | -17.9% | 0.03% | -3.3% |
| Buy | BIC | $3,273,000 | +1.8% | 24,025 | +10.6% | 0.03% | +3.7% | |
| MSFT | Microsoft Corp | $3,141,000 | +7.9% | 50,550 | 0.0% | 0.03% | +12.5% | |
| MKC | Sell | McCormick Inc | $3,206,000 | -8.3% | 34,355 | -1.9% | 0.03% | -6.9% |
| RDSA | Sell | Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR A | $3,056,000 | +5.4% | 56,200 | -3.0% | 0.03% | +8.3% |
| Nestle SA-REG | $2,969,000 | -9.0% | 41,310 | 0.0% | 0.02% | -7.4% | ||
| DD | Sell | Du Pont E I De Nemours | $2,753,000 | +9.1% | 37,503 | -0.5% | 0.02% | +9.5% |
| PNC | Sell | PNC Bank Corp | $2,713,000 | +26.5% | 23,200 | -2.6% | 0.02% | +27.8% |
| Sell | Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | $2,492,000 | -10.6% | 29,292 | -0.8% | 0.02% | -8.7% | |
| Lindt & Spruengli AG - Reg | $2,071,000 | -11.0% | 34 | 0.0% | 0.02% | -5.3% | ||
| EVF | Sell | Eaton Vance Sr Income TR SFsh ben int | $1,880,000 | +1.8% | 281,387 | -1.9% | 0.02% | +6.7% |
| KHC | Buy | Kraft Heinz Co | $1,906,000 | -0.7% | 21,825 | +1.7% | 0.02% | 0.0% |
| GOOG | Buy | Alphabet Inc Cl C | $1,890,000 | +42.6% | 2,449 | +43.7% | 0.02% | +45.5% |
| FULT | Sell | Fulton Finl Corp | $1,651,000 | +21.7% | 87,843 | -6.0% | 0.01% | +27.3% |
| Buy | Unilever NV | $1,609,000 | -7.0% | 39,000 | +4.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| IBM | Sell | I B M | $1,585,000 | -7.1% | 9,549 | -11.2% | 0.01% | -7.1% |
| CFRUY | Sell | CIE Financiere Richemont-Unsp | $1,441,000 | +8.2% | 217,125 | -0.5% | 0.01% | +9.1% |
| HEINY | Sell | Heineken NV Spons ADR | $1,426,000 | -16.5% | 37,932 | -2.2% | 0.01% | -14.3% |
| GOOGL | Sell | Alphabet Inc Cl A | $1,246,000 | -2.4% | 1,572 | -0.9% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| Loreal SA | $1,221,000 | -3.2% | 6,675 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | ||
| PDRDY | Buy | Pernod-Ricard SA-Unspon ADR | $1,226,000 | -7.9% | 56,435 | +0.4% | 0.01% | -9.1% |
| Pargesa Holding AG - B | $1,135,000 | -5.0% | 17,401 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | ||
| ABBV | AbbVie Inc | $1,071,000 | -0.7% | 17,106 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| BAC | Sell | Bank Amer Corp | $1,107,000 | +38.4% | 50,100 | -2.0% | 0.01% | +28.6% |
| BBT | Sell | BB&T Corp | $1,101,000 | -22.7% | 23,413 | -38.0% | 0.01% | -25.0% |
| WMT | Sell | Wal Mart Stores Inc | $1,018,000 | -38.0% | 14,725 | -35.3% | 0.01% | -35.7% |
| COST | Buy | Costco Whsl Corp | $1,064,000 | +7.0% | 6,648 | +2.0% | 0.01% | +12.5% |
| LAMR | Sell | Lamar Advertising Co-A | $940,000 | +3.0% | 13,975 | -0.1% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| A P Moller-Maersk A/S | $846,000 | +7.8% | 559 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | ||
| COTY | New | Coty Inc-CL A | $825,000 | – | 45,076 | +100.0% | 0.01% | – |
| SWGAY | Sell | The Swatch Group AG ADR | $569,000 | +9.6% | 36,510 | -0.4% | 0.01% | +25.0% |
| BTI | Buy | British Amern Tob PLC ADR | $625,000 | -11.0% | 5,546 | +0.9% | 0.01% | -16.7% |
| ABT | Abbott Labs | $630,000 | -9.2% | 16,400 | 0.0% | 0.01% | -16.7% | |
| VMC | Vulcan Materials | $613,000 | +10.1% | 4,900 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| PXD | Pioneer Nat Res | $486,000 | -3.0% | 2,700 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| SLB | Sell | Schlumberger LTD | $434,000 | +4.1% | 5,165 | -2.5% | 0.00% | +33.3% |
| DIS | Sell | Disney Walt Productions | $490,000 | +7.7% | 4,703 | -4.1% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| MCD | McDonalds Corp | $442,000 | +5.5% | 3,630 | 0.0% | 0.00% | +33.3% | |
| NLSN | Buy | Nielsen Holdings PLC ORD | $478,000 | -18.8% | 11,386 | +3.6% | 0.00% | -20.0% |
| AIG | American Intl Group Inc | $392,000 | +10.1% | 6,000 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| ORLY | O Reilly Automotive Inc | $306,000 | -0.6% | 1,100 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| CSFL | Centerstate BKS FLA Inc | $252,000 | +42.4% | 10,004 | 0.0% | 0.00% | +100.0% | |
| MMM | 3M Company | $272,000 | +1.1% | 1,525 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| UNP | Sell | Union Pac Corp | $250,000 | +2.0% | 2,410 | -4.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| HTLD | Heartland Express Inc | $254,000 | +7.6% | 12,499 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| GE | Sell | General Electric | $224,000 | -18.2% | 7,080 | -23.4% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| Groupe Danone | $227,000 | -14.3% | 3,575 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | ||
| COP | Conocophillips | $245,000 | +15.6% | 4,888 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| Y | Sell | Alleghany Corp | $238,000 | +7.7% | 391 | -7.1% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna | $195,000 | -6.2% | 687,500 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | ||
| Cir SPA | $136,000 | +6.2% | 125,000 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | ||
| PZ Cussons PLC | $62,000 | -12.7% | 15,000 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | ||
| Bollore | $106,000 | +1.9% | 30,000 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | ||
| Sell | Indivior PLC | $100,000 | -9.1% | 27,337 | -0.7% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| LT Group Inc | $38,000 | -19.1% | 150,000 | 0.0% | 0.00% | – | ||
| CSL | Exit | Carlisle Inc | $0 | – | -2,500 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| MAT | Exit | Mattel Inc | $0 | – | -6,625 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| GS | Exit | Goldman Sachs Group Inc | $0 | – | -9,393 | -100.0% | -0.01% | – |
| Exit | SABMiller PLC | $0 | – | -65,760 | -100.0% | -0.03% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2017-02-13
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 |
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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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