Top 5 1st Quarter Trades of Sachem Head Capital Management LP

Sachem Head Capital Management LP recently filed their 13F report for the first quarter of 2022, which ended on 2022-03-31.

The 13F report details which stocks were in a guru’s equity portfolio at the end of the quarter, though investors should note that these filings are limited in scope, containing only a snapshot of long positions in U.S.-listed stocks and American depository receipts as of the quarter’s end. They are not required to include international holdings, short positions or other types of investments. Still, even this limited filing can provide valuable information.

399 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022

As of the latest 13F report, the guru’s equity portfolio contained 18 stocks valued at a total of $3,917,000,000. The top holdings were IFF(21.57%), ELAN(18.54%), and USFD(18.43%).

According to GuruFocus data, these were Sachem Head Capital Management LP’s top five trades of the quarter.

Zendesk Inc


The guru established a new position worth 1,790,000 shares in NYSE:ZEN, giving the stock a 5.5% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $108.63 during the quarter.

On 05/16/2022, Zendesk Inc traded for a price of $102.15 per share and a market cap of $12,517,801,000. The stock has returned -21.83% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 3 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Zendesk Inc has a price-book ratio of 38.23, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of -86.83 and a price-sales ratio of 8.62.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.71, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 10.

Momentive Global Inc


The guru established a new position worth 5,720,000 shares in NAS:MNTV, giving the stock a 2.37% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $16.71 during the quarter.

On 05/16/2022, Momentive Global Inc traded for a price of $12.36 per share and a market cap of $1,854,400,000. The stock has returned -30.60% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 4 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Momentive Global Inc has a price-book ratio of 6.02, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of -23.52 and a price-sales ratio of 4.00.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.52, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 4.

KBR Inc


The guru sold out of their 2,001,300-share investment in NYSE:KBR. Previously, the stock had a 2.24% weight in the equity portfolio. Shares traded for an average price of $48.49 during the quarter.

On 05/16/2022, KBR Inc traded for a price of $45.21 per share and a market cap of $6,309,509,000. The stock has returned 9.60% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 7 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, KBR Inc has a price-book ratio of 4.04, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 32.03 and a price-sales ratio of 0.87.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 1.16, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 3.

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc


Sachem Head Capital Management LP reduced their investment in NYSE:IFF by 410,850 shares. The trade had a 1.46% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $133.04.

On 05/16/2022, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc traded for a price of $132.16 per share and a market cap of $33,679,392,000. The stock has returned -2.42% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 5 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 8 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 60.62, a price-book ratio of 1.61, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 20.61 and a price-sales ratio of 2.71.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 0.95, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 9.

Post Holdings Inc


Sachem Head Capital Management LP reduced their investment in NYSE:POST by 547,000 shares. The trade had a 1.45% impact on the equity portfolio. During the quarter, the stock traded for an average price of $70.08.

On 05/16/2022, Post Holdings Inc traded for a price of $79.51 per share and a market cap of $4,829,809,000. The stock has returned 3.99% over the past year.

GuruFocus gives the company a financial strength rating of 4 out of 10 and a profitability rating of 7 out of 10.

In terms of valuation, Post Holdings Inc has a price-earnings ratio of 10.42, a price-book ratio of 1.39, a price-earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.90, a EV-to-Ebitda ratio of 6.96 and a price-sales ratio of 0.79.

The price-to-GF Value ratio is 1.01, earning the stock a GF Value rank of 5.


Please note, the numbers and facts quoted are as of the writing of this article and may not factor in the latest trading data or company announcements.

Want to provide feedback on this article? Have questions or concerns? Get in touch with us here, or email us at [email protected]!

This article is general in nature and does not represent the opinions of GuruFocus or any of its affiliates. This article is not intended to be financial advice, nor does it constitute investment advice or recommendations. It was written without regard to your individual situation or financial goals. We aim to bring you fundamental, data-driven analysis, The information on this site is in no way guaranteed for completeness, accuracy or in any other way.