Grace & White Inc Portfolio Changes in Q3 2026: Strategic Shifts and Key Stock Activity

Quarterly Portfolio Adjustments by Grace & White Inc

Grace & White Inc, the investment arm of the company, has made several noteworthy changes to its portfolio during the third quarter of 2026. The firm's total portfolio value stood at $545.88 million as of September 30, 2026, reflecting a mix of strategic buying and selling activities across various sectors.

Notable Purchases in Q3 2026

Several companies saw significant buying activity from Grace & White Inc this quarter. The firm notably increased its stake in **Nike (NKE)**, acquiring all 91,600 shares available, representing a **100.00%** increase in holdings and boosting its portfolio allocation to **0.53%**. This substantial purchase suggests confidence in the athletic apparel giant's prospects.

• **AEG (AEGON LTD AMER REG 1 CERT)** saw a significant increase in its stake, growing by **186,364** shares (a **+23.82%** increase) to a total position worth **$6.80 million**, increasing its portfolio allocation from **0.00%** to **1.11%**.
• **INGR (INGREDION INC COM)** experienced a notable increase, adding **6,294** shares (a **+3.66%** increase) to its position, valued at **$1.56 million**, now accounting for **0.79%** of the portfolio.
• **GEOS (GEOSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM)** also saw an increase, adding **120,262** shares (a **+17.86%** increase) to its stake, valued at **$3.88 million**, now representing **0.64%** of the portfolio.
• **CTO (CTO REALTY GROWTH INC COM)** increased its allocation to **1.76%**, valued at **$10.74 million**, indicating interest in the real estate sector.

Strategic Reductions and Exits

Conversely, Grace & White Inc reduced its exposure in several other areas during Q3 2026. The firm sold shares in **APPLIED INDL TECHNLGIES INC CO (AIT)**, decreasing its stake by **1,600** shares (a **-1.15%** reduction) to **$45.71 million**, now holding **7.49%** of the portfolio.

• **UNUM GROUP (UNM)** saw no change in shares, maintaining its position at **$42.78 million** with **7.01%** allocation.
• **NUCOR CORP (NUE)** maintained its position with no change in shares, holding **$24.99 million** or **4.09%**.
• **SIGNET JEWELERS LIMITED SHS (SIG)** experienced a minor reduction, selling **100** shares (a **-0.04%** reduction) to **$24.66 million**, now at **4.04%**.
• **GORMAN RUPP CO (GRC)** maintained its position with no change in shares, holding **$20.60 million** or **3.37%**.
• **EVEREST RE GROUP (EG)** maintained its position with no change in shares, holding **$17.53 million** or **2.87%**.
• **MANULIFE FINL CORP COM (MFC)** saw a slight reduction, selling **250** shares (a **-0.06%** reduction) to **$17.41 million**, now at **2.85%**.
• **TOURMALINE OIL CORP COM (89156V106)** maintained its position with no change in shares, holding **$17.00 million** or **2.78%**.
• **WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SVCS INCCO (WST)** maintained its position with no change in shares, holding **$16.14 million** or **2.64%**.
• **SENSTAR TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM (SNT)** experienced a reduction, selling **27,956** shares (a **-3.66%** reduction) to **$1.28 million**, now at **0.21%**.

Additionally, the firm completely exited positions in **GEOSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM (GEOS)** and **BROADWIND ENERGY INC COM NEW (BWEN)**, reducing their allocations from **0.64%** and **1.21%** respectively to **0.00%**. Similarly, **TOKIO MARINE HOLDINGS INC (TKOMY)** saw its stake drastically reduced by **65,926** shares (a **-91.52%** reduction), lowering its allocation from **0.04%** to **0.00%**.

Portfolio Sector Dynamics

The changes occurred across diverse sectors. Grace & White Inc maintained a strong allocation in **Industrials**, which now accounts for **27.76%** of the portfolio, followed by **Financial Services** at **22.51%** and **Consumer Defensive** at **6.76%**. The **Consumer Cyclical** sector also remains significant at **10.18%**, while **Basic Materials** and **Real Estate** each hold substantial portions at **8.0%** and **5.08%** respectively.

The **Energy** sector allocation stands at **4.52%**, Technology at **4.45%**, and Healthcare at **3.66%**. Notably, the **Unknown** sector allocation decreased slightly to **3.62%**. These sector allocations provide context for the firm's investment thesis and risk profile.

Key Insights and Strategic Focus

Grace & White Inc's Q3 2026 activity reveals a dynamic investment strategy focused on specific opportunities. The firm demonstrated a preference for **large-cap companies** like Nike, where it achieved a full position acquisition. Significant purchases in **AEG (AEGON LTD AMER REG 1 CERT)** and **GEOSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM (GEOS)**, despite the latter being an exit, suggest targeted growth in certain areas.

Concurrent with these buys, the firm strategically reduced exposure in **Industrials** (AIT, GRC) and **Financial Services** (UNM, MFC), indicating a nuanced view of risk and sector rotation. The complete exit from **BWEN** and the drastic reduction in **TKOMY** further highlight the firm's willingness to shed positions that no longer align with its investment criteria.

The portfolio's **top5_weight_pct** of **26.01%** indicates a concentration in its largest holdings, while the **position_change_count** of **35** shows a high level of turnover during the quarter. The absence of large sell indicators suggests the firm maintained its core positions despite the active management.

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