Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund, managed by Southeastern Asset Management, saw a 2.70% return in the second quarter of 2025, compared to the Russell 3000’s 10.99% and the Russell 2000’s 8.50%. Top picks for the year can be found in its top five holdings.

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) was highlighted in Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund’s second-quarter 2025 investor letter. The company, involved in alcoholic beverage production, had a one-month return of 8.19% and closed on August 20, 2025, at $218.33 per share with a market capitalization of $2.377 billion.

Despite not being among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE:SAM) saw a 1.5% revenue increase in the second quarter of 2025. While acknowledging its investment potential, some believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside and less downside risk.

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