Exploring the Strategic Moves in the First Quarter of 2025

Introduction to Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss (Trades, Portfolio)

Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted their 13F filing for the first quarter of 2025, offering a glimpse into their strategic investment decisions. The firm, led by Executive Director Mr. Barrow, is based in Dallas and is renowned for its disciplined value investing approach. Mr. Barrow, a graduate of the University of South Carolina, has a notable track record, having managed the Vanguard Windsor II and Selected Value Funds, which outperformed the market with an average annual return of 9.33% over a decade ending in 2010. The firm's equity portfolios are characterized by below-market price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, coupled with above-market dividend yields, regardless of market conditions.

Summary of New Buy

Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss (Trades, Portfolio) added a total of 38 stocks to their portfolio. The most significant addition was Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT, Financial), with 5,434,741 shares, accounting for 1.42% of the portfolio and a total value of $392.39 million. The second largest addition was Lennar Corp (LEN, Financial), consisting of 2,856,426 shares, representing approximately 1.19% of the portfolio, with a total value of $327.86 million. The third largest addition was Everest Group Ltd (EG, Financial), with 881,483 shares, accounting for 1.16% of the portfolio and a total value of $320.27 million.

Key Position Increases

Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss (Trades, Portfolio) also increased stakes in a total of 91 stocks. The most notable increase was in Elevance Health Inc (ELV, Financial), with an additional 487,672 shares, bringing the total to 1,270,594 shares. This adjustment represents a significant 62.29% increase in share count, a 0.77% impact on the current portfolio, and a total value of $552.66 million. The second largest increase was in Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL, Financial), with an additional 2,571,092 shares, bringing the total to 4,385,837. This adjustment represents a significant 141.68% increase in share count, with a total value of $336.96 million.

Summary of Sold Out

Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss (Trades, Portfolio) completely exited 45 holdings in the first quarter of 2025. Notable exits include U.S. Bancorp (USB, Financial), where they sold all 2,701,560 shares, resulting in a -0.44% impact on the portfolio. Another significant exit was Broadcom Inc (AVGO, Financial), with the liquidation of all 250,810 shares, causing a -0.2% impact on the portfolio.

Key Position Reduces

Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss (Trades, Portfolio) also reduced positions in 94 stocks. The most significant change was a reduction in Enbridge Inc (ENB, Financial) by 13,778,577 shares, resulting in a -76.41% decrease in shares and a -1.99% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $43.52 during the quarter and has returned 0.09% over the past 3 months and 6.38% year-to-date. Another notable reduction was in Lithia Motors Inc (LAD, Financial) by 1,607,998 shares, resulting in a -99.99% reduction in shares and a -1.96% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $340.53 during the quarter and has returned -17.03% over the past 3 months and -10.46% year-to-date.

Portfolio Overview

As of the first quarter of 2025, Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss (Trades, Portfolio)'s portfolio included 318 stocks. The top holdings included 3.02% in Entergy Corp (ETR, Financial), 2.54% in Merck & Co Inc (MRK, Financial), 2.49% in Keurig Dr Pepper Inc (KDP, Financial), 2.48% in Carnival Corp (CCL, Financial), and 2.42% in Fidelity National Information Services Inc (FIS, Financial).

The holdings are mainly concentrated in all 11 industries: Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Industrials, Consumer Cyclical, Basic Materials, Utilities, Real Estate, Consumer Defensive, and Communication Services.

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