Ellsworth Advisors Q2 2026 Portfolio Activity: Strategic Buys and Sells Observed

Ellsworth Advisors, Llc significantly reshaped its investment portfolio during the second quarter of 2026, as evidenced by changes in its holdings. This period saw substantial share increases across several stocks and notable adjustments elsewhere.

The investor demonstrated a clear preference for initiating new positions rather than increasing existing ones. Q2 witnessed significant first-time investments in BP PLC (BP), Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Co. (HPE), Everpure Inc. (PSTG), Arista Networks Inc. (ANET), Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. (NBIX), Navigator Holdings Ltd. (Y62132108), USA Compression Partners LP (USAC) and Pennant Group Inc. (PNTG). These new positions, detailed in the Ellsworth Advisors filing, reflect a strategic approach to diversification or entering specific sectors.

BP PLC and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Co. were among the most significant new additions, with Ellsworth acquiring 145,554 shares of BP (representing approximately $6 million in value) and 81,634 shares of HPE ($3.9 million). Similarly, Everpure Inc., Arista Networks, Neurocrine Biosciences, Navigator Holdings, USA Compression Partners, and Pennant Group all saw their share counts increase by the full amount disclosed (often interpreted as a new position), adding diversity to the portfolio.

Conversely, Ellsworth Advisors divested substantially from certain holdings. The most significant exit was Petrobras (PBR), where shares decreased by 158,109 units (-15.81%) in Q2, totaling $6.7 million in value reduction for this sector allocation of Energy.

Additionally, the portfolio saw a complete buy-in of Nvent Electric PLC (NVT) and other smaller positions like Mistras Group Inc. (MG), Vistra Corp. (VST), Consolidated Edison Inc. (ED). These actions suggest a pattern where Ellsworth is either establishing new core holdings or consolidating its position in specific sectors.

Furthermore, the investor's portfolio percentage allocation data shows that Technology remains a strong sector focus despite recent share reductions in some tech stocks like NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) and Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL). The overall portfolio value was $598 million as of June 30th.