Chuck Akre Portfolio Analysis (December 31, 2021)

Famous superinvestor, Chuck Akre, revealed in a recent regulatory filing his newest positions.  In Chuck Akre portfolio 2021 analysis, we will go into more detail about top 5 stocks this superinvestor had as of December 31, 2021.

Akre manages his investments via his fund, Akre Capital Management Llc, which holds about $17.2 billion according to the latest available 13F filling. Click here for the latest available 13F filling.

The most notable stocks in Chuck Akre’s Q4 portfolio include Moodys Corp, Mastercard Inc, American Tower Corp New, Visa Inc and O Reilly Automotive Inc New. In addition to others mentioned in detail below.

We used the Q4 portfolio of Chuck Akre’s Akre Capital Management Llc to select his top 5 value stocks. We ranked the securities according to Akre’s stake value in each holding.

Summary

• Chuck Akre’s top 5 securities make up 49.9% of the entire portfolio.
• Akre Capital Management Llc owns position in 22 holdings, managing approximately $17.2 billion.
• Moodys Corp, Akre’s largest holding, makes up 12.7% of the total portfolio.

Moodys Corp (MCO)

Akre Capital Management Llc’s stake value: $2.2 Billion

Percentage of Akre Capital Management Llc’s 13F Portfolio: 12.7%

Moody`s Corp. does business in Waste Management and Remediation Services sector and has 11490 employees. Current CEO is Raymond McDaniel.

As of February 13, 2022 Moodys Corp had a market cap of $61.773 Million. Analysts predicted 1 year target price of $423.89 that exceeds the current price of $349.53 for 21.3%. Trailing twelve months P/E ratio is currently 28.21 making it a slightly more expensive stock than the rest of the S&P500 index. If we look at revenue, Moodys Corp generated high $6218 million revenue in 2021 which is a considerable increase of 15.8% compared to 2020 when it was $5371 million. Net income was much higher than previous year, increasing by 24.5% in 2021 coming up to $2214.0 million. Besides, profit margin, which levels at 35.6%, shows an improvement, comparing to the the previous years.

Moody’s is a global risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions. Its data, analytical solutions and insights help decision-makers identify opportunities and manage the risks of doing business with others.

Mastercard Inc (MA)

Akre Capital Management Llc’s stake value: $2.1 Billion

Percentage of Akre Capital Management Llc’s 13F Portfolio: 12.2%

Mastercard Incorporated does business in Information sector. Current CEO is Ajaypal Banga.

As of February 13, 2022 Mastercard Inc had a market cap of $364.399 Million. Analysts predicted 1 year target price of $428.31 that exceeds the current price of $377.86 for 13.4%. Trailing twelve months P/E ratio is currently 42.21 making it a slightly more expensive stock than the rest of the S&P500 index. If we look at revenue, Mastercard Inc generated high $18884 million revenue in 2021 which is a considerable increase of 23.4% compared to 2020 when it was $15301 million. Net income surged according to the latest fillings, jumping in 2021 by around 35.5% adding up to total of $8687.0 million. Besides, profit margin, which levels at 46.0%, shows an improvement, comparing to the the previous years.

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Its mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible.

American Tower Corp New (AMT)

Akre Capital Management Llc’s stake value: $2.1 Billion

Percentage of Akre Capital Management Llc’s 13F Portfolio: 11.9%

American Tower Corp. does business in Other Financial Vehicles industry, which is Finance and Insurance sector and has 5618 employees. Current CEO is Thomas Bartlett.

As of February 13, 2022 American Tower Corp New had a market cap of $107.888 Million. Analysts predicted 1 year target price of $304.39 that exceeds the current price of $242.96 for 25.3%. Trailing twelve months P/E ratio is currently 43.02 making it a slightly more expensive stock than the rest of the S&P500 index. Regarding revenue, American Tower Corp New generated $8041 million revenue in 2020, mildly increasing of 6.1% in contrast to 2019 when it was $7580 million. Net income was much lower than previous year, decreasing by -10.4% in 2020 totalling $1690.6 million. Besides, profit margin, which levels at 21.0%, shows an improvement, comparing to the the previous years.

American Tower, one of the largest global REITs, is a leading independent owner, operator and developer of multitenant communications real estate with a portfolio of approximately 186,000 communications sites.

Visa Inc (V)

Akre Capital Management Llc’s stake value: $1.1 Billion

Percentage of Akre Capital Management Llc’s 13F Portfolio: 6.6%

Visa Inc does business in Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Servicesindustry, which is Information sector and has 20500 employees. Current CEO is Alfred Kelly.

As of February 13, 2022 Visa Inc had a market cap of $486.575 Million. Analysts predicted 1 year target price of $270.51 that exceeds the current price of $227.25 for 19.0%. Trailing twelve months P/E ratio is currently 37.22 making it a slightly more expensive stock than the rest of the S&P500 index. If we look at revenue, Visa Inc generated high $24105 million revenue in 2021 which is a considerable increase of 10.3% compared to 2020 when it was $21846 million. Net income was much higher than previous year, increasing by 13.3% in 2021 coming up to $12311.0 million. Besides, profit margin, which levels at 51.1%, shows an improvement, comparing to the the previous years.

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Company’s mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network – enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.

O Reilly Automotive Inc New (ORLY)

Akre Capital Management Llc’s stake value: $1.1 Billion

Percentage of Akre Capital Management Llc’s 13F Portfolio: 6.5%

O`Reilly Automotive, Inc. does business in New Car Dealers industry, which is Retail Trade sector and has 70179 employees. Current CEO is Gregory Johnson.

As of February 13, 2022 O Reilly Automotive Inc New had a market cap of $44.594 Million. Analysts predicted 1 year target price of $743.12 that exceeds the current price of $660.66 for 12.5%. Trailing twelve months P/E ratio is currently 21.49 making it a slightly cheaper stock than the rest of the S&P500 index. If we look at revenue, O Reilly Automotive Inc New generated high $13327 million revenue in 2021 which is a considerable increase of 14.8% compared to 2020 when it was $11604 million. Net income was much higher than previous year, increasing by 23.5% in 2021 coming up to $2164.685 million. Besides, profit margin, which levels at 16.2%, shows an improvement, comparing to the the previous years.

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. was founded in 1957 by the O’Reilly family and is one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States, serving both the do-it-yourself and professional service provider markets.

Conclusion

To conclude, here is the list of the top 5 holdings and most recent financial indicators of these positions as of February 13, 2022.

Stock	% of portfolio	Market Cap (USD)	P/E	Net earnings (USDm)	Net earnings y/y	Profit margin
Moodys Corp (MCO)	12.7%	61.773B	28.2	2214	24.5%	35.6%
Mastercard Inc (MA)	12.2%	364.399B	42.2	8687	35.5%	46.0%
American Tower Corp New (AMT)	11.9%	107.888B	43.0	1690	-10.4%	21.0%
Visa Inc (V)	6.6%	486.575B	37.2	12311	13.3%	51.1%
O Reilly Automotive Inc New (ORLY)	6.5%	44.594B	21.5	2164	23.5%	16.2%

Canadians can find the above stocks on Questrade.

Other investors can use Interactive Brokers or eToro.

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