Aristotle Atlantic Partners, LLC released its “Core Equity Strategy” second quarter 2025 investor letter, reporting a 14.43% return gross of fees (14.30% net of fees), outperforming the S&P 500 Index’s 10.94% return. The fund’s top 5 holdings, including Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX), influenced its performance in 2025.

Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX), a healthcare company, saw a 6.07% one-month return and a 23.62% loss over 52 weeks. The stock closed at $181.28 per share on July 22, 2025. Aristotle Atlantic Core Equity Strategy cited challenges faced by Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX) due to budget cuts and revenue guidance reductions.

Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX) detracted from Aristotle Atlantic Core Equity Strategy’s relative performance in Q2 2025, following a disappointing earnings report. While the stock may have potential, the fund sees greater upside potential and less risk in certain AI stocks. The fund’s top 5 holdings include Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE:BDX) among others.

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