Eminence Capital, LP
Eminence Capital, LP is a New York City-based hedge fund and global asset management firm established in 1998 by Ricky Sandler. The firm manages both institutional and private accounts, focusing primarily on long/short and long equity strategies across domestic and international markets. Eminence Capital is known for its research-driven, contrarian investment approach, and employs a fundamental bottom-up stock picking methodology. The firm manages approximately 56 employees, invests for institutional investors as well as private clients, and is led by a team of experienced portfolio managers, with an average tenure of fourteen years at the firm. Eminence Capital is also active in philanthropy through its charitable foundation.
Investment Strategy
Eminence Capital pursues a fundamental, bottom-up research-driven strategy focused on long-term value. The firm primarily invests in publicly traded equities, identifying opportunities through detailed financial and qualitative analysis, including financial statements, industry trends, and management quality. Its strategy includes long positions in high-quality, durable businesses that appear undervalued and likely to benefit from an improved investor perception, and short positions in low-quality businesses expected to face deteriorating investor sentiment. Eminence Capital often holds concentrated positions and actively engages with company management, aiming to uncover hidden value and capitalize on market inefficiencies. The company is known for a contrarian style that differs from consensus to generate strong returns. Investments span multiple sectors and geographies globally.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (44)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A AMZN | AMAZON COM INC | 3.99% | $331.6M | 1,511,546 | $168.48 | $219.39 | +$123.5M |
G GTLB | GITLAB INC | 3.38% | $280.5M | 6,218,607 | $47.47 | $45.11 | +$163.1M |
Z Z | ZILLOW GROUP INC | 3.35% | $278.7M | 3,978,731 | $59.55 | $70.05 | +$112.0M |
L LPX | LOUISIANA PAC CORP | 2.99% | $248.3M | 2,887,438 | $81.62 | $85.99 | +$94.1M |
S SE | SEA LTD | 2.98% | $247.7M | 1,548,494 | $53.97 | $159.94 | -$83.3M |
Options Positions (2)
| Ticker | Security | Action | Type | Notional Value | Contracts | Underlying Price | Premium Paid | Change (Contracts) | Change (Value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR | New | Put | $1.38B | 22,350 | $617.85 | $617.85 | +22,350 | +$1.38B |
T TSLA | TESLA INC | New | Put | $138.2M | 4,350 | $317.66 | $317.66 | +4,350 | +$138.2M |
Industry Allocation
Investment Team (9)
| Name | Role | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | ||
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | ||
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | ||
| Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | ||
| Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | ||
K Karan Ahooja | Principal and Portfolio Manager | New York, NY , United States | |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | ||
P Peter Goodson | Analyst | Town of East Hampton, NY , United States | |
| Portfolio Manager and Principal | New York, NY , United States |