Patterson Companies (NASDAQ:PDCO), a leading dental and animal health distributor, climbed 10.2% from $41.03 to $45.23, adding 31 basis points to the Fund’s return. The stock rose after the company delivered better-than-expected earnings, driven by solid results in its companion animal distribution business. The stock moved higher again after several competitors indicated that demand for dental consumables is improving.
Jerome Dodson (Trades, Portfolio)'s first quarter 2017 Parnassus Funds commentary.
