Tracking John Rogers' Ariel Investments Portfolio - Q4 2025 Update

John Vincent26.05K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(18min)CommentsSummaryAriel Investments’ Q4 2025 13F portfolio decreased slightly to $9.26B, maintaining a diversified approach with 32 core positions over 1% each.Significant stake increases occurred in Norwegian Cruise Line, Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Middleby, and Covista, reflecting conviction in these names.Reductions included Sphere Entertainment, Madison Square Garden Entertainment, and Affiliated Managers Group, indicating active risk management and profit-taking.Portfolio turnover highlights tactical shifts, with notable new buying in select mid-cap names and trimming of long-held positions to optimize exposure. SusanneB/E+ via Getty Images This article is part of a series that provides an ongoing analysis of the changes made to Ariel Investments’ 13F stock portfolio on a quarterly basis. It is based on Ariel Investments’ regulatory 13F FormThis article was written byJohn Vincent26.05K FollowersFollowFocused on analyzing 13F reports & building tools to help DIY investors generate absolute returns through exploiting inefficiency, volatility, and momentum.

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