Nicholas Garcia

Nicholas Garcia, CFA, is a Research Analyst at Smead Capital Management, Inc., based in Phoenix, Arizona. In his current role, he conducts fundamental equity research, supporting the firm’s value-driven investment approach by identifying and evaluating high-quality companies for long-term investment portfolios. Garcia works closely with the analyst team and executive leadership on market insights and security selection.

Garcia’s sector coverage includes the homebuilding industry and related real estate sectors, with a particular focus on companies such as Lennar, D.R. Horton, and NVR, reflecting Smead Capital Management's emphasis on U.S. equities and businesses with resilient business models. He contributes analysis on demographic trends, market sentiment, and company fundamentals to inform the firm’s investment strategy, and is frequently featured in internal and external discussions about improving business quality within targeted sectors.

Before joining Smead Capital, Garcia gained experience in finance and investment analysis. He is a CFA charterholder and a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Garcia remains involved in the academic community by mentoring students during investment competitions. His expertise centers on deep value investing and fundamental security analysis, with a strong commitment to supporting education in investment best practices.