Scout Investments, Inc. Q3 vs. Q4 2022: Which Stocks Saw the Biggest Changes?

Scout Investments, Inc. has just released its latest 13F holdings report for Q3 and Q4 2022, and it's time to take a closer look at the biggest changes in the company's portfolio. This report covers the top holdings of Scout Investments, breaking them down both by issuer name and value. In this article, we'll explore some of the most significant increases and decreases in shares held and value, as well as the potential reasons behind these changes.

WEC Energy Group Inc. (WEC) saw a 10.3% increase in shares held, with 1,116,414 shares owned in Q3 and 1,176,645 shares owned in Q4. The value of these shares also increased from $100,020,000 to $110,322,000. The reason behind this increase is somewhat unclear, although it's possible that Scout Investments is bullish on the future prospects of the energy company.

On the other hand, CBOE Global Markets Inc. (CBOE) saw a significant decrease in both shares held and value. Shares held decreased from 902,506 to 693,919, a 17.8% drop. Meanwhile, the value of these shares decreased from $105,927,000 to $87,066,000. This might be due to a variety of factors, including concerns about the economy or changes in market conditions.

Halliburton Company (HAL) saw the most significant increase in shares held, with a massive 1754.1% jump from 176,041 shares in Q3 to 2,042,064 shares in Q4. The value of these shares also spiked from $4,334,000 to $80,355,000. It's likely that Scout Investments has high expectations for Halliburton's future earnings, leading them to make a sizable investment.

Hershey Co. (HSY) had an increase in shares held of 496.8%, rising from 60,595 shares to 344,271 shares. The value of the shares also increased from $13,359,000 to $79,722,000. This increase could be due to a variety of factors, including a recent positive earnings report or a change in leadership at the company.

Agilent Technologies Inc. (A) had no shares held in Q3 but had 465,949 shares in Q4, valued at $69,729,000. This increase could be due to Scout Investments' anticipation of future growth for the company, as Agilent has been performing well in recent years.

In conclusion, Scout Investments' Q3 vs. Q4 2022 13F holdings report shows an interesting mix of increased and decreased stock investments. Overall, the company seems to be bullish on most of its holdings, with a particular increase in energy and technology-related companies. It will be interesting to see how these stocks perform in the coming months and whether Scout Investments' investment strategies pay off in the long run.