Stewart & Patten Co LLC Q3 2023 vs. Q4 2023 13F Holdings Comparison

Microsoft Corp, Apple Computer Inc, J P Morgan Chase & Co, and Home Depot Inc are just a few of the companies that have seen significant changes in their holdings according to the latest 13F filings. This blog post will take a closer look at the third quarter of 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 to analyze the shifts in these companies' portfolios.

Microsoft Corp, one of the leading tech giants, witnessed a slight decrease in its holdings with 113,336 shares in Q3 2023 compared to 110,344 shares in Q4 2023. However, the value of these shares saw a significant increase from $35,785,000 to $41,493,000, representing a 16% change.

Similarly, Apple Computer Inc also experienced a decrease in its holdings, from 195,493 shares in Q3 2023 to 192,346 shares in Q4 2023. Despite this decrease, the value of these shares rose from $33,470,000 to $37,032,000, reflecting a 10.6% change.

J P Morgan Chase & Co, the multinational investment bank, saw a slight decline in its holdings, with 215,079 shares in Q3 2023 compared to 212,886 shares in Q4 2023. However, the value of these shares increased from $31,190,000 to $36,211,000, indicating a 16.1% change.

Home Depot Inc, the home improvement retailer, maintained a relatively stable number of shares in Q3 and Q4 2023 with 85,540 and 85,510 shares, respectively. Nevertheless, the value of these shares saw a significant increase from $25,846,000 to $29,633,000, reflecting a 14.6% change.

Johnson & Johnson, the pharmaceutical and consumer goods company, experienced a slight increase in its holdings with 175,732 shares in Q3 2023 compared to 177,902 shares in Q4 2023. Although the change was minimal, the value of these shares increased from $27,370,000 to $27,884,000, representing a 1.9% change.

Stryker Corp, a leading medical technology company, maintained a relatively stable number of shares with 82,940 shares in Q3 and 82,408 shares in Q4 2023. The value of these shares increased from $22,664,000 to $24,677,000, reflecting an 8.9% change.

American Express, the financial services corporation, experienced a significant increase in its holdings with 125,413 shares in Q3 2023 compared to 130,235 shares in Q4 2023. The value of these shares also skyrocketed from $18,710,000 to $24,398,000, indicating a 30.4% change.

Automatic Data Processing, a provider of human resources management software and services, maintained a relatively stable number of shares with 102,405 shares in Q3 and 102,636 shares in Q4 2023. However, the value of these shares saw a slight decrease from $24,636,000 to $23,911,000, reflecting a -2.9% change.

Procter & Gamble Co, known for its consumer goods products, witnessed a minimal increase in its holdings with 161,688 shares in Q3 2023 compared to 162,092 shares in Q4 2023. The value of these shares increased slightly from $23,583,000 to $23,752,000, representing a 0.7% change.

Honeywell Inc, a multinational conglomerate, experienced a slight increase in its holdings with 111,119 shares in Q3 2023 compared to 112,142 shares in Q4 2023. The value of these shares also rose from $20,528,000 to $23,517,000, indicating a 14.6% change.

Broadcom Ltd, a global infrastructure technology company, maintained a stable number of shares with 20,619 shares in Q3 and 20,519 shares in Q4 2023. However, the value of these shares increased significantly from $17,125,000 to $22,904,000, reflecting a 33.7% change.

Coca Cola Co, one of the world's leading beverage companies, saw a slight increase in its holdings with 377,301 shares in Q3 2023 compared to 383,117 shares in Q4 2023. The value of these shares increased from $21,121,000 to $22,577,000, indicating a 6.9% change.

Abbott Laboratories, a global healthcare company, experienced a minor increase in its holdings with 189,130 shares in Q3 2023 compared to 190,627 shares in Q4 2023. The value of these shares increased from $18,317,000 to $20,982,000, representing a 14.5% change.

UnitedHealth Group Inc, a diversified healthcare company, experienced a slight decrease in its holdings with 37,988 shares in Q3 2023 compared to 37,460 shares in Q4 2023. However, the value of these shares remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from $19,153,000 to $19,721,000, reflecting a 3% change.

These are just some of the notable changes in holdings among various companies from Q3 2023 to Q4 2023. It is important to note that 13F filings provide valuable insights into the investment strategies of institutional investors and can help investors make informed decisions.