$14.1 Billion is the total value of Gardner Russo & Gardner's 102 reported holdings in Q3 2017. The portfolio turnover from Q2 2017 to Q3 2017 was 3.9% .
| Value | Shares | ↓ Weighting | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSRGY | Sell | Nestle SA-Spons ADR | $1,351,782,000 | -3.7% | 16,090,733 | -0.0% | 9.56% | -7.7% |
| MA | Sell | Mastercard Inc Cl A | $1,341,652,000 | +15.6% | 9,501,788 | -0.6% | 9.49% | +10.8% |
| BRKA | Sell | Berkshire Hathaway Inc Cl A | $1,322,873,000 | +7.4% | 4,815 | -0.4% | 9.36% | +3.0% |
| PM | Buy | Philip Morris International In | $1,131,230,000 | -5.5% | 10,190,340 | +0.0% | 8.00% | -9.4% |
| Buy | Compagnie Financiere Richemont | $1,085,827,000 | +11.1% | 11,871,712 | +0.2% | 7.68% | +6.5% | |
| Sell | Heineken Holding NV | $1,032,046,000 | +2.0% | 10,980,972 | -0.7% | 7.30% | -2.2% | |
| UN | Sell | Unilever NV ADR | $887,152,000 | +6.4% | 15,026,289 | -0.4% | 6.28% | +2.0% |
| Sell | Pernod Ricard | $867,733,000 | +3.4% | 6,270,809 | -0.0% | 6.14% | -0.9% | |
| Buy | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA | $845,921,000 | +9.1% | 7,063,655 | +0.5% | 5.98% | +4.5% | |
| WFC | Buy | Wells Fargo | $700,638,000 | -0.0% | 12,704,228 | +0.4% | 4.96% | -4.2% |
| BRKB | Buy | Berkshire Hathaway Inc Cl B | $461,662,000 | +8.6% | 2,518,342 | +0.3% | 3.26% | +4.1% |
| Buy | The Swatch Group AG-BR | $447,088,000 | +16.1% | 1,073,987 | +3.1% | 3.16% | +11.3% | |
| MLM | Buy | Martin Marietta Materials | $419,503,000 | +6.7% | 2,034,151 | +15.2% | 2.97% | +2.3% |
| MO | Buy | Altria Group Inc | $360,470,000 | -9.5% | 5,683,852 | +6.3% | 2.55% | -13.2% |
| Buy | British American Tobacco PLC | $331,939,000 | -3.7% | 5,295,611 | +4.4% | 2.35% | -7.7% | |
| Sell | Diageo PLC | $300,359,000 | +11.3% | 9,126,500 | -0.4% | 2.12% | +6.6% | |
| Buy | JC Decaux SA ACT | $291,280,000 | +23.9% | 7,777,411 | +8.4% | 2.06% | +18.7% | |
| CMCSA | Buy | Comcast Corp New Cl A | $275,554,000 | -0.0% | 7,160,960 | +1.1% | 1.95% | -4.2% |
| BFA | Sell | Brown-Forman Corp Cl A | $247,328,000 | +11.6% | 4,441,151 | -1.2% | 1.75% | +6.9% |
| BFB | Buy | Brown-Forman Corp Cl B | $83,015,000 | +17.9% | 1,528,826 | +5.5% | 0.59% | +12.9% |
| DEO | Sell | Diageo PLC Sponsored ADR | $60,960,000 | +7.8% | 461,365 | -2.2% | 0.43% | +3.4% |
| V | Buy | Visa Inc Cl A | $59,676,000 | +13.2% | 567,051 | +0.9% | 0.42% | +8.5% |
| AXP | Buy | American Express | $14,958,000 | +7.7% | 165,351 | +0.3% | 0.11% | +3.9% |
| XOM | Sell | Exxon Mobil Corp | $13,162,000 | +1.1% | 160,552 | -0.5% | 0.09% | -3.1% |
| FMX | Sell | Fomento Economico Mex Sp ADR | $12,780,000 | -2.9% | 133,775 | -0.1% | 0.09% | -7.2% |
| SNI | Sell | Scripps Networks Interactive C | $12,703,000 | -83.9% | 147,901 | -87.2% | 0.09% | -84.5% |
| DANOY | Buy | Danone ADR | $12,477,000 | +5.2% | 795,070 | +0.6% | 0.09% | 0.0% |
| MKL | Sell | Markel Corp | $11,650,000 | +7.4% | 10,908 | -1.8% | 0.08% | +2.5% |
| CR | Sell | Crane | $10,649,000 | -0.3% | 133,123 | -1.1% | 0.08% | -5.1% |
| Sell | Swedish Match AB | $9,655,000 | -1.0% | 275,838 | -0.5% | 0.07% | -5.6% | |
| OUT | Buy | Outfront Media Inc | $8,204,000 | +14.2% | 325,815 | +4.9% | 0.06% | +9.4% |
| MLHR | Sell | Herman Miller Inc | $7,374,000 | +18.0% | 205,416 | -0.0% | 0.05% | +13.0% |
| KO | Sell | Coca-Cola | $7,417,000 | -2.4% | 164,777 | -2.8% | 0.05% | -7.1% |
| Anheuser-Busch InBev SA Restri | $6,225,000 | +8.6% | 51,983 | 0.0% | 0.04% | +4.8% | ||
| PG | Sell | Procter & Gamble | $5,665,000 | +0.9% | 62,267 | -3.3% | 0.04% | -2.4% |
| HRL | Buy | Hormel Foods Corp | $5,119,000 | -3.7% | 159,273 | +2.2% | 0.04% | -7.7% |
| DOV | Sell | Dover Corp | $4,905,000 | +10.3% | 53,666 | -3.2% | 0.04% | +6.1% |
| Heineken NV | $4,914,000 | +1.9% | 49,688 | 0.0% | 0.04% | -2.8% | ||
| PEP | Sell | Pepsico Inc | $3,922,000 | -3.6% | 35,200 | -0.1% | 0.03% | -6.7% |
| JPMWS | Sell | JP Morgan Chase & Co WTS Exp 1wts | $3,665,000 | -7.1% | 67,800 | -13.5% | 0.03% | -10.3% |
| MSFT | Microsoft Corp | $3,680,000 | +8.1% | 49,400 | 0.0% | 0.03% | +4.0% | |
| DWDP | New | DowDupont Inc | $3,333,000 | – | 48,139 | +100.0% | 0.02% | – |
| Nestle SA-REG | $3,436,000 | -3.8% | 41,000 | 0.0% | 0.02% | -7.7% | ||
| MKC | Sell | McCormick Inc | $3,454,000 | +5.0% | 33,655 | -0.3% | 0.02% | 0.0% |
| RDSA | Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR A | $3,261,000 | +13.9% | 53,825 | 0.0% | 0.02% | +9.5% | |
| PNC | PNC Bank Corp | $3,085,000 | +7.9% | 22,890 | 0.0% | 0.02% | +4.8% | |
| MTBWS | M&T Bank Corp Wts Exp 12/23/1wts | $2,988,000 | -2.9% | 34,930 | 0.0% | 0.02% | -8.7% | |
| WFCWS | Wells Fargo WTS Exp 10/28/18wts | $2,908,000 | -2.9% | 134,895 | 0.0% | 0.02% | -4.5% | |
| CVX | Sell | Chevron Corp | $2,850,000 | +5.6% | 24,256 | -6.2% | 0.02% | 0.0% |
| Buy | BIC | $2,599,000 | +6.4% | 21,680 | +5.2% | 0.02% | 0.0% | |
| GOOG | Buy | Alphabet Inc Cl C | $2,556,000 | +13.9% | 2,665 | +7.9% | 0.02% | +5.9% |
| Sell | Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC | $2,396,000 | -10.1% | 26,217 | -0.6% | 0.02% | -15.0% | |
| FULT | Buy | Fulton Finl Corp | $2,195,000 | +36.2% | 117,072 | +38.0% | 0.02% | +33.3% |
| Unilever NV | $2,307,000 | +7.4% | 39,000 | 0.0% | 0.02% | 0.0% | ||
| CFRUY | Buy | CIE Financiere Richemont-Unsp | $2,233,000 | +13.9% | 244,140 | +2.7% | 0.02% | +14.3% |
| HEINY | Sell | Heineken NV Spons ADR | $2,075,000 | -3.2% | 41,957 | -5.0% | 0.02% | -6.2% |
| GOOGL | Sell | Alphabet Inc Cl A | $2,042,000 | +4.5% | 2,097 | -0.2% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| Lindt & Spruengli AG - Reg | $1,874,000 | -0.6% | 27 | 0.0% | 0.01% | -7.1% | ||
| EVF | Buy | Eaton Vance Sr Income TR SFsh ben int | $1,902,000 | +0.3% | 287,323 | +0.7% | 0.01% | -7.1% |
| PDRDY | Buy | Pernod-Ricard SA-Unspon ADR | $1,817,000 | +5.2% | 65,650 | +1.6% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| KHC | Kraft Heinz Co | $1,748,000 | -9.4% | 22,535 | 0.0% | 0.01% | -14.3% | |
| ABBV | Buy | AbbVie Inc | $1,582,000 | +34.6% | 17,800 | +9.9% | 0.01% | +22.2% |
| BBT | Buy | BB&T Corp | $1,266,000 | +17.8% | 26,967 | +13.9% | 0.01% | +12.5% |
| IBM | Sell | I B M | $1,187,000 | -13.6% | 8,184 | -8.4% | 0.01% | -20.0% |
| VMC | Buy | Vulcan Materials | $1,177,000 | +3.4% | 9,845 | +9.6% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| BAC | Sell | Bank Amer Corp | $1,190,000 | -0.1% | 46,975 | -4.3% | 0.01% | -11.1% |
| Pargesa Holding AG - B | $1,084,000 | +9.3% | 13,026 | 0.0% | 0.01% | +14.3% | ||
| Sell | Loreal SA | $1,095,000 | +0.7% | 5,150 | -1.4% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| COST | Sell | Costco Whsl Corp | $874,000 | -17.7% | 5,318 | -19.9% | 0.01% | -25.0% |
| SWGAY | Buy | The Swatch Group AG ADR | $908,000 | +17.2% | 43,635 | +4.1% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| ABT | Sell | Abbott Labs | $880,000 | +9.0% | 16,500 | -0.6% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| NLSN | Nielsen Holdings PLC ORD | $802,000 | +7.2% | 19,341 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | |
| BTI | Buy | British Amern Tob PLC ADR | $785,000 | -5.5% | 12,572 | +3.7% | 0.01% | 0.0% |
| LAMR | Sell | Lamar Advertising Co-A | $856,000 | -12.1% | 12,490 | -5.7% | 0.01% | -14.3% |
| A P Moller-Maersk A/S | $781,000 | -3.6% | 425 | 0.0% | 0.01% | 0.0% | ||
| COTY | Sell | Coty Inc-CL A | $702,000 | -15.3% | 42,474 | -3.9% | 0.01% | -16.7% |
| MCD | McDonalds Corp | $530,000 | +2.3% | 3,380 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| WMT | Sell | Wal Mart Stores Inc | $548,000 | -27.7% | 7,009 | -30.0% | 0.00% | -33.3% |
| DIS | Disney Walt Productions | $464,000 | -7.2% | 4,703 | 0.0% | 0.00% | -25.0% | |
| PXD | Pioneer Nat Res | $398,000 | -7.7% | 2,700 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| COP | Sell | Conocophillips | $220,000 | +2.3% | 4,388 | -10.2% | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| SLB | Schlumberger LTD | $306,000 | +5.9% | 4,390 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| ORLY | O Reilly Automotive Inc | $237,000 | -1.7% | 1,100 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| MMM | 3M Company | $320,000 | +0.9% | 1,525 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| MON | Monsanto | $291,000 | +1.4% | 2,425 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| UNP | Union Pac Corp | $279,000 | +6.5% | 2,410 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| UNM | Unum Group | $230,000 | +9.5% | 4,500 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| Sell | Groupe Danone | $257,000 | -4.1% | 3,275 | -8.4% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| CC | Chemours Co | $343,000 | +33.5% | 6,779 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| CSFL | Centerstate BKS FLA Inc | $228,000 | +8.1% | 8,504 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| Roche Holding AG | $301,000 | 0.0% | 1,179 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | ||
| BUD | Sell | Anheuser-Busch InBev ADR | $318,000 | -25.0% | 2,665 | -30.7% | 0.00% | -33.3% |
| AIG | Sell | American Intl Group Inc | $352,000 | -6.1% | 5,735 | -4.4% | 0.00% | -33.3% |
| Shiseido Co Ltd | $232,000 | +12.6% | 5,800 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | ||
| Bollore | $150,000 | +10.3% | 30,000 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | ||
| Buy | LT Group Inc | $121,000 | +175.0% | 350,000 | +133.3% | 0.00% | – | |
| Sell | Indivior PLC | $109,000 | +11.2% | 23,837 | -0.8% | 0.00% | 0.0% | |
| Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna | $197,000 | -0.5% | 687,500 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | ||
| ORCL | Oracle Corp | $208,000 | -3.7% | 4,300 | 0.0% | 0.00% | -50.0% | |
| PSX | New | Phillips 66 | $208,000 | – | 2,270 | +100.0% | 0.00% | – |
| Cir SPA | $193,000 | +10.3% | 125,000 | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | ||
| PZ Cussons PLC | $64,000 | -4.5% | 15,000 | 0.0% | 0.00% | – | ||
| Y | Exit | Alleghany Corp | $0 | – | -391 | -100.0% | -0.00% | – |
| DD | Exit | Du Pont E I De Nemours | $0 | – | -37,553 | -100.0% | -0.02% | – |
Original filings
The following EDGAR filing(s) were analyzed to create this report:
- View 13F-HR filed 2017-11-14
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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