Harrington Investments, INC Q1 2023 vs. Q2 2023 13F Holdings Comparison

Investing in the stock market requires careful analysis and research, especially when it comes to tracking the holdings of prominent investment firms. Harrington Investments, INC is a well-known investment company that recently released its Q1 2023 and Q2 2023 13F holdings. In this article, we will take a closer look at the changes in their holdings, analyzing which companies saw an increase or decrease in shares and value.

Apple Inc (AAPL) is one of the companies that Harrington Investments, INC holds in its portfolio. In Q1 2023, they held 76,751 shares of Apple, which decreased to 74,552 shares in Q2 2023. Despite a decrease in shares, the value of their holdings increased from $12,656,000 to $14,460,000, indicating a 14.3% growth. This increase in value can be attributed to the positive performance of Apple in the stock market during this period.

Another significant holding for Harrington Investments, INC is Microsoft Corp (MSFT). In Q1 2023, they held 30,257 shares, which slightly increased to 30,516 shares in Q2 2023. The value of their Microsoft holdings also experienced substantial growth, rising from $8,723,000 to $10,391,000, indicating a 19.1% increase. Microsoft has been performing well in the technology sector, and this growth reflects positively in Harrington Investments, INC's portfolio.

On the other hand, there were a few companies in Harrington Investments, INC's portfolio that experienced a decline in both shares and value. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO) saw a decrease in shares, going from 11,572 in Q1 2023 to 11,290 in Q2 2023. The value of their holdings also dropped from $6,669,000 to $5,890,000, representing an 11.7% decrease. This decline might be attributed to certain business challenges or market conditions affecting Thermo Fisher Scientific during this period.

Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc (MMC) is another company that experienced a slight decrease in both shares and value. Harrington Investments, INC held 27,534 shares of MMC in Q1 2023, which decreased to 26,552 shares in Q2 2023. The value of their holdings also decreased from $4,585,000 to $4,993,000, representing an 8.9% decline. Despite the decrease, Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc remains a valuable holding, and any changes in the market or the company itself might have influenced the decline.

Schwab Strategic TR (SCHO) had a change in shares and value as well. Harrington Investments, INC held 104,362 shares of SCHO in Q1 2023, which decreased to 99,624 shares in Q2 2023. The value of their holdings also decreased from $5,091,000 to $4,787,000, representing a 6% decline. This decrease could be due to various factors such as market volatility or strategic decisions made by Harrington Investments, INC.

While some companies experienced decreases, others in Harrington Investments, INC's portfolio saw growth. Alphabet Inc (GOOG) had an increase in shares and value. In Q1 2023, they held 37,665 shares, which increased to 38,852 shares in Q2 2023. The value of their Alphabet holdings also grew from $3,917,000 to $4,699,000, indicating a 20% increase. This growth can be attributed to the overall positive performance of Alphabet Inc in the stock market.

Oracle Corp (ORCL) also experienced growth in both shares and value. Harrington Investments, INC held 35,466 shares of ORCL in Q1 2023, which increased to 34,647 shares in Q2 2023. The value of their Oracle holdings grew from $3,295,000 to $4,126,000, representing a 25.2% increase. This growth indicates confidence in Oracle's performance and its potential for future growth.

In conclusion, analyzing the changes in Harrington Investments, INC's Q1 2023 and Q2 2023 13F holdings provides valuable insights into their investment strategies. While some companies experienced decreases in shares and value, others saw growth. It is essential to closely monitor these changes to understand the ever-evolving dynamics of the stock market and make informed investment decisions.