From Yahoo Finance.: 2025-04-21 09:03:00

Longleaf Partners Fund, managed by Southeastern Asset Management, released its Q1 2025 investor letter, returning -5.14% compared to S&P 500’s -4.27% and Russell 1000 Value’s 2.14%. The fund invested in quality companies resilient to tough times, outperforming the index since February 19th. For more info, check their top five holdings.

In Q1 2025, Longleaf Partners Fund highlighted RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX), an aerospace and defense company. RTX’s one-month return was -4.15%, with shares gaining 27.98% over 52 weeks. On April 17, 2025, RTX stock closed at $128.89 per share with a market cap of $172.08 billion.

Regarding RTX Corporation in Q1 2025, Longleaf Partners Fund stated it was a contributor, purchased at a discount in 2023. Strong industry tailwinds, prudent capital allocation, and a solid balance sheet led to sustained growth and value recognition. The stock traded through their value, leading to an exit at a gain.

RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) is not among the 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. 80 hedge fund portfolios held RTX at the end of Q4, up from 72 in the previous quarter. While RTX has potential, AI stocks are seen as more promising for higher returns in a shorter timeframe. For a promising AI stock trading at a discount, check out Insider Monkey’s report on the cheapest AI stock.

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