Wallace Weitz’s Value Fund was up 27.6%, Partners Value up 31.3% in 2009. The performances were held back somewhere by Berkshire Hathaway. Weitz believes that the worst is over and the market will not experience a repeat of last year’s financial collapse. This is the buys and sells of Weitz Funds in the 4th quarter of 2009.
Read his latest shareholder letter for his complete commentary on market and his holdings.
Wallace Weitz owns 65 stocks with a total value of $1.7 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.
This is the sector weightings of his portfolio:
These are the top 5 holdings of Wallace Weitz
Coinstar, Inc. operate a national network of self-service coin-counting machines in the U. Coinstar Inc. has a market cap of $867.6 million; its shares were traded at around $27.93 with a P/E ratio of 33.7 and P/S ratio of 0.9. Coinstar Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 11.1% over the past 5 years.
Dell Inc. is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Dell Inc. has a market cap of $27.3 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.95 with a P/E ratio of 14 and P/S ratio of 0.4. Dell Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 10.7% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Dell Inc. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.
DIRECTV Class A is a provider of digital multichannel television entertainment, broadband satellite networks and services, and global video and data broadcasting in the United States and Latin America. Directv Group Inc. The has a market cap of $29.88 billion; its shares were traded at around $31.23 with a P/E ratio of 24.3 and P/S ratio of 1.5. Directv Group Inc. The had an annual average earning growth of 12.7% over the past 10 years.
Martin Marietta Materials producer of aggregates for the construction industry, including highways, infrastructure, commercial and residential. Martin Marietta Materials Inc. has a market cap of $3.48 billion; its shares were traded at around $78.05 with a P/E ratio of 28.4 and P/S ratio of 1.6. The dividend yield of Martin Marietta Materials Inc. stocks is 2.1%. Martin Marietta Materials Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 8.3% over the past 10 years.
Apollo Group, Inc. has been providing higher education to working adults for over 25 years. Apollo Group Inc. has a market cap of $9 billion; its shares were traded at around $58.3 with a P/E ratio of 12.7 and P/S ratio of 2.3. Apollo Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 29.1% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Apollo Group Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
Willis Group is a global insurance broker providing specialized risk management, advisory, and other services to a broad range of corporate andinstitutional clients, with particular expertise in the construction, aerospace, marine and energy industries. Willis Group Holdings Ltd. has a market cap of $4.69 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.83 with a P/E ratio of 10.4 and P/S ratio of 1.4. The dividend yield of Willis Group Holdings Ltd. stocks is 3.7%.
Brown & Brown, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a broad range of insurance and reinsurance products and services, as well as risk management, third party administration, managed health care, and Medicare set-aside services and programs. Brown & Brown Inc. has a market cap of $2.51 billion; its shares were traded at around $17.69 with a P/E ratio of 15.2 and P/S ratio of 2.6. The dividend yield of Brown & Brown Inc. stocks is 1.8%. Brown & Brown Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 25% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Brown & Brown Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
REDWOOD TRUST INC. is a self-advised and self-managed real estate investment trust. Redwood Trust Inc. has a market cap of $1.04 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.37 with a P/E ratio of 267.4 and P/S ratio of 1.9. The dividend yield of Redwood Trust Inc. stocks is 7.6%. Redwood Trust Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 38.3% over the past 5 years.
Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's foremost producer of constructionaggregates, a major producer of other construction materials and a leadingchemicals manufacturer, supplying chloralkali and other industrial andspecialty chemicals. Vulcan Materials Company has a market cap of $5.4 billion; its shares were traded at around $43.05 with a P/E ratio of 116.3 and P/S ratio of 1.5. The dividend yield of Vulcan Materials Company stocks is 2.3%. Vulcan Materials Company had an annual average earning growth of 7.7% over the past 10 years.
Omnicare, Inc., a Fortune five hundred company based in Covington, Kentucky, is a provider of pharmaceutical care for the elderly. Omnicare Inc. has a market cap of $3.02 billion; its shares were traded at around $25.28 with a P/E ratio of 9.4 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of Omnicare Inc. stocks is 0.4%. Omnicare Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 13.2% over the past 10 years.
STRAYER EDUCATION, INC. The College is a regional proprietary institution of higher education offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 7,000 students at eight campuses in Washington, D. Strayer Education Inc. has a market cap of $2.86 billion; its shares were traded at around $204.32 with a P/E ratio of 29.1 and P/S ratio of 7.2. The dividend yield of Strayer Education Inc. stocks is 1.5%. Strayer Education Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 19% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Strayer Education Inc. the business predictability rank of 3-star.
Corporate Executive Board provides `best practices` research and analysis focusing on corporate strategy, operations and general management issues. Corporate Executive Board Company has a market cap of $746 million; its shares were traded at around $21.85 with a P/E ratio of 12.4 and P/S ratio of 1.3. The dividend yield of Corporate Executive Board Company stocks is 1.8%. Corporate Executive Board Company had an annual average earning growth of 20.4% over the past 5 years. GuruFocus rated Corporate Executive Board Company the business predictability rank of 4.5-star.
Liberty Media Corporation owns interests in a broad range of electronic retailing, media, communications and entertainment businesses. Liberty Media Corp. Capital Common Serie has a market cap of $2.43 billion; its shares were traded at around $26.91 with and P/S ratio of 3.9.
INTERVAL LEISURE GROUP is a provider of membership and leisure services to consumers and business-to-business customers in the vacation industry. Interval Leisure Group, Inc. has a market cap of $761.5 million; its shares were traded at around $13.47 with a P/E ratio of 17.3 and P/S ratio of 1.8.
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is a regionally accredited provider of online postsecondary education services focused on offering graduate and undergraduate degree programs in its core disciplines of education, business, and healthcare. Grand Canyon Education Inc. has a market cap of $932.3 million; its shares were traded at around $20.44 with a P/E ratio of 41.7 and P/S ratio of 5.8.
Liberty Global Inc. Series C has a market cap of $30.83 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.04 .
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is the world's largest retailer. Walmart Stores Inc. has a market cap of $202.24 billion; its shares were traded at around $53.08 with a P/E ratio of 15.1 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of Walmart Stores Inc. stocks is 2.1%. Walmart Stores Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 13.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Walmart Stores Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
Transaction Systems Architects, Inc. develops, markets, installs and supports a broad line of software products and services primarily focused on facilitating electronic payments and electronic commerce. Aci Worldwide Inc. has a market cap of $527.5 million; its shares were traded at around $15.51 with a P/E ratio of 26.7 and P/S ratio of 1.3.
The Knot Inc. is a lifestage media and services company. Knot Inc. has a market cap of $321.3 million; its shares were traded at around $9.53 with a P/E ratio of 136.1 and P/S ratio of 3. Knot Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 77.3% over the past 5 years.
Energizer Holdings is the world's largest manufacturer of primary batteries and flashlights and a global leader in the dynamic business of providing portable power. Energizer Holdings Inc. has a market cap of $3.84 billion; its shares were traded at around $54.98 with a P/E ratio of 10.8 and P/S ratio of 1. Energizer Holdings Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 27.9% over the past 5 years.
Liberty Starz Group is a significant operating subsidiary and also a principal reportable segment of Liberty Media Corporation which focuses primarily on video programming, communications businesses, and the direct-to-home satellite distribution business. Lstza has a market cap of $2.32 billion; its shares were traded at around $46.86 .
Autozone is the nation's specialty retailer of automotive parts and accessories, primarily focusing on do-it-yourself customers. Autozone Inc. has a market cap of $7.85 billion; its shares were traded at around $158.65 with a P/E ratio of 12.8 and P/S ratio of 1.1. Autozone Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 23.1% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Autozone Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
Monsanto is a global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products for growers and downstream customers, such as grain processors and consumers, in the agricultural markets. Monsanto Company has a market cap of $41.34 billion; its shares were traded at around $75.76 with a P/E ratio of 22.3 and P/S ratio of 3.6. The dividend yield of Monsanto Company stocks is 1.4%. Monsanto Company had an annual average earning growth of 30.7% over the past 5 years.
Liberty Global owns interests primarily in broadband distribution and content companies operating outside the continental U. Liberty Global Inc. has a market cap of $6.32 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.23 with a P/E ratio of 29.5 and P/S ratio of 0.6.
Accenture Limited is a management consulting, technology services and outsourcing organization. Accenture Ltd has a market cap of $25.47 billion; its shares were traded at around $40.27 with a P/E ratio of 15.4 and P/S ratio of 1.1. The dividend yield of Accenture Ltd stocks is 1.9%. Accenture Ltd had an annual average earning growth of 23.4% over the past 5 years.
ITT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC. is a proprietary provider of technical postsecondary degree programs in the United States based on student enrollment. Itt Educational Services Inc. has a market cap of $3.51 billion; its shares were traded at around $94.95 with a P/E ratio of 11.8 and P/S ratio of 2.6. Itt Educational Services Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 32.1% over the past 10 years.
Buckle, Inc. is a retailer of medium to better-priced casual apparel for young men and women. The Buckle Inc. has a market cap of $1.35 billion; its shares were traded at around $29.2 with a P/E ratio of 11.3 and P/S ratio of 1.7. The dividend yield of The Buckle Inc. stocks is 2.8%. The Buckle Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 7.1% over the past 10 years.
Compass Minerals is the largest producer of rock, or highway deicing, salt in North America and the United Kingdom and operates the largest highway deicing salt mines in these regions. Compass Minerals International Inc. has a market cap of $2.35 billion; its shares were traded at around $72.24 with a P/E ratio of 12.9 and P/S ratio of 2. The dividend yield of Compass Minerals International Inc. stocks is 2%.
HSNi owns and operates, through its subsidiaries, HSN, a retailer and interactive lifestyle network offering a broad assortment of products through television home shopping programming on the HSN television network and HSN. Hsn, Inc. has a market cap of $1.12 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.87 with a P/E ratio of 21.1 and P/S ratio of 0.4.
EOG Resources, Inc. is engaged, either directly or through a marketing subsidiary with regard to domestic operations or through various subsidiaries with regard to international operations, in the exploration for, and the development, production and marketing of, natural gas and crude oil primarily in major producing basins in the United States, as well as in Canada and Trinidad. Eog Resources Inc. has a market cap of $22.98 billion; its shares were traded at around $91.06 with a P/E ratio of 32.5 and P/S ratio of 3.2. The dividend yield of Eog Resources Inc. stocks is 0.6%. Eog Resources Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 24.5% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Eog Resources Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION publishes newspapers in California, Washington, Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. Daily Journal Corp. has a market cap of $92.6 million; its shares were traded at around $64 with a P/E ratio of 11.3 and P/S ratio of 2.3. Daily Journal Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 7.4% over the past 5 years.
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS INC., formerly Discovery Holding Company, is a holding company that conducts operations through its two wholly owned operating subsidiaries, Ascent Media Group, LLC and Ascent Media CANS, LLC, and throught its 66. Discovery Communications, Inc has a market cap of $7.94 billion; its shares were traded at around $28.01 with a P/E ratio of 24.4 and P/S ratio of 2.3.
NEWS CORPORATION is a diversified entertainment company with operations in eight industry segments: filmed entertainment; television; cable network programming; direct broadcast satellite television; magazines and inserts; newspapers and information services; book publishing; and other. News Corp. has a market cap of $23.55 billion; its shares were traded at around $12.93 with a P/E ratio of 16.3 and P/S ratio of 0.8. The dividend yield of News Corp. stocks is 1%.
The Washington Post Company's principal business activities consist of newspaper publishing (principally The Washington Post), television broadcasting (through the ownership and operation of six network-affiliated stations), the ownership and operation of cable televisionsystems, magazine publishing (principally Newsweek magazine), and (through its Kaplan subsidiary) the provision of educational and career development services. The Washington Post Company has a market cap of $3.84 billion; its shares were traded at around $408.14 with a P/E ratio of 18 and P/S ratio of 0.9. The dividend yield of The Washington Post Company stocks is 2.2%. The Washington Post Company had an annual average earning growth of 4.7% over the past 10 years.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. offers health care coverage and related services to help people achieve improved health and well-being through all stages of life. Unitedhealth Group Inc. has a market cap of $38.49 billion; its shares were traded at around $33.12 with a P/E ratio of 10.2 and P/S ratio of 0.4. The dividend yield of Unitedhealth Group Inc. stocks is 0.1%. Unitedhealth Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 30.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Unitedhealth Group Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
Lowe's Companies Inc. is a retailer of home improvement products in the world, with specific emphasis on retail do-it-yourself and commercial business customers. Lowe's Companies Inc. has a market cap of $32.64 billion; its shares were traded at around $22.17 with a P/E ratio of 18.5 and P/S ratio of 0.7. The dividend yield of Lowe's Companies Inc. stocks is 1.7%. Lowe's Companies Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 21.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Lowe's Companies Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
WellPoint, Inc. is the largest publicly traded commercial health benefits company in terms of membership in the United States. Wellpoint Inc. has a market cap of $27.74 billion; its shares were traded at around $60.52 with a P/E ratio of 10.2 and P/S ratio of 0.4. Wellpoint Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 20.8% over the past 5 years.
USG Corp., through its subsidiaries, is a manufacturer and distributor of building materials producing a wide range of products for use in new residential, new nonresidential and repair and remodel construction, as well as products used in certain industrial processes. Usg Corp. has a market cap of $1.24 billion; its shares were traded at around $12.46 with and P/S ratio of 0.4.
American Express Company is primarily engaged in the business of providing travel related services, financial advisory services and international banking services throughout the world. American Express Company has a market cap of $45.53 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.29 with a P/E ratio of 26.5 and P/S ratio of 1.8. The dividend yield of American Express Company stocks is 2%. American Express Company had an annual average earning growth of 1.3% over the past 10 years.
Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance services through stores, its Internet site and other distribution channels across North America as well as internationally. Wells Fargo & Company has a market cap of $138.46 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.08 with a P/E ratio of 14.8 and P/S ratio of 1.4. The dividend yield of Wells Fargo & Company stocks is 0.8%. Wells Fargo & Company had an annual average earning growth of 10.8% over the past 10 years.
Read his latest shareholder letter for his complete commentary on market and his holdings.
Wallace Weitz owns 65 stocks with a total value of $1.7 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.
- New Purchases: ACN, AZO, BKE, CMP, ESI, LBTYA, LSTZA, MON,
- Added Positions: ACIW, APOL, BRO, CSTR, DELL, DTV, ENR, EXBD, IILG, KNOT, LBTYK, LCAPA, LOPE, MLM, OCR, RWT, STRA, VMC, WMT, WSH,
- Reduced Positions: DISCA, DJCO, EOG, HSNI, LOW, NWSA, UNH, WLP, WPO,
- Sold Out: AXP, USG, WFC,
This is the sector weightings of his portfolio:
| Consumer Services | 33.1% |
| Financials | 21.4% |
| Industrials | 15.4% |
| Technology | 10.7% |
| Health Care | 7.5% |
| Telecommunications | 4.1% |
| Oil & Gas | 2.8% |
| Consumer Goods | 2.8% |
| Basic Materials | 0.3% |
These are the top 5 holdings of Wallace Weitz
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK-B) - 2,765,250 shares, 11.01% of the total portfolio
- Redwood Trust Inc. (RWT) - 6,669,148 shares, 5.84% of the total portfolio
- Liberty Media Corp. Interactive Common S (LINTA) - 8,559,200 shares, 5.62% of the total portfolio
- Liberty Global Inc. Series C (LBTYK) - 4,031,770 shares, 5.34% of the total portfolio
- Dell Inc. (DELL) - 5,641,469 shares, 4.91% of the total portfolio
Added: Coinstar Inc. (CSTR, Financial)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Coinstar Inc. by 42.55%. His purchase prices were between $23.74 and $35.19, with an estimated average price of $28.87. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.69%. His holdings were 1,367,969 shares as of 12/31/2009.Coinstar, Inc. operate a national network of self-service coin-counting machines in the U. Coinstar Inc. has a market cap of $867.6 million; its shares were traded at around $27.93 with a P/E ratio of 33.7 and P/S ratio of 0.9. Coinstar Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 11.1% over the past 5 years.
Added: Dell Inc. (DELL, Financial)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Dell Inc. by 13.73%. His purchase prices were between $12.81 and $16.06, with an estimated average price of $14.62. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.59%. His holdings were 5,641,469 shares as of 12/31/2009.Dell Inc. is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Dell Inc. has a market cap of $27.3 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.95 with a P/E ratio of 14 and P/S ratio of 0.4. Dell Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 10.7% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Dell Inc. the business predictability rank of 2.5-star.
Added: Directv Group Inc. The (DTV, Financial)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Directv Group Inc. The by 122.22%. His purchase prices were between $25.44 and $33.97, with an estimated average price of $30.15. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.56%. His holdings were 500,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.DIRECTV Class A is a provider of digital multichannel television entertainment, broadband satellite networks and services, and global video and data broadcasting in the United States and Latin America. Directv Group Inc. The has a market cap of $29.88 billion; its shares were traded at around $31.23 with a P/E ratio of 24.3 and P/S ratio of 1.5. Directv Group Inc. The had an annual average earning growth of 12.7% over the past 10 years.
Added: Martin Marietta Materials Inc. (MLM, Financial)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Martin Marietta Materials Inc. by 22.5%. His purchase prices were between $79.52 and $95.7, with an estimated average price of $87.82. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.54%. His holdings were 543,975 shares as of 12/31/2009.Martin Marietta Materials producer of aggregates for the construction industry, including highways, infrastructure, commercial and residential. Martin Marietta Materials Inc. has a market cap of $3.48 billion; its shares were traded at around $78.05 with a P/E ratio of 28.4 and P/S ratio of 1.6. The dividend yield of Martin Marietta Materials Inc. stocks is 2.1%. Martin Marietta Materials Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 8.3% over the past 10 years.
Added: Apollo Group Inc. (APOL, Financial)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Apollo Group Inc. by 93.01%. His purchase prices were between $53.86 and $75.52, with an estimated average price of $60.73. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.52%. His holdings were 295,130 shares as of 12/31/2009.Apollo Group, Inc. has been providing higher education to working adults for over 25 years. Apollo Group Inc. has a market cap of $9 billion; its shares were traded at around $58.3 with a P/E ratio of 12.7 and P/S ratio of 2.3. Apollo Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 29.1% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Apollo Group Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
Added: Willis Group Holdings Ltd. (WSH, Financial)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Willis Group Holdings Ltd. by 37.7%. His purchase prices were between $26.07 and $28.37, with an estimated average price of $27.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.47%. His holdings were 1,080,560 shares as of 12/31/2009.Willis Group is a global insurance broker providing specialized risk management, advisory, and other services to a broad range of corporate andinstitutional clients, with particular expertise in the construction, aerospace, marine and energy industries. Willis Group Holdings Ltd. has a market cap of $4.69 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.83 with a P/E ratio of 10.4 and P/S ratio of 1.4. The dividend yield of Willis Group Holdings Ltd. stocks is 3.7%.
Added: Brown & Brown Inc. (BRO, Financial)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Brown & Brown Inc. by 1934.35%. His purchase prices were between $17.62 and $19.61, with an estimated average price of $18.31. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.42%. His holdings were 406,870 shares as of 12/31/2009.Brown & Brown, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a broad range of insurance and reinsurance products and services, as well as risk management, third party administration, managed health care, and Medicare set-aside services and programs. Brown & Brown Inc. has a market cap of $2.51 billion; its shares were traded at around $17.69 with a P/E ratio of 15.2 and P/S ratio of 2.6. The dividend yield of Brown & Brown Inc. stocks is 1.8%. Brown & Brown Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 25% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Brown & Brown Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
Added: Redwood Trust Inc. (RWT, Financial)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Redwood Trust Inc. by 6.85%. His purchase prices were between $13.4 and $15.94, with an estimated average price of $14.45. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.37%. His holdings were 6,669,148 shares as of 12/31/2009.REDWOOD TRUST INC. is a self-advised and self-managed real estate investment trust. Redwood Trust Inc. has a market cap of $1.04 billion; its shares were traded at around $13.37 with a P/E ratio of 267.4 and P/S ratio of 1.9. The dividend yield of Redwood Trust Inc. stocks is 7.6%. Redwood Trust Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 38.3% over the past 5 years.
Added: Vulcan Materials Company (VMC, Financial)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Vulcan Materials Company by 27.58%. His purchase prices were between $45.06 and $53.7, with an estimated average price of $49.66. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.34%. His holdings were 495,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's foremost producer of constructionaggregates, a major producer of other construction materials and a leadingchemicals manufacturer, supplying chloralkali and other industrial andspecialty chemicals. Vulcan Materials Company has a market cap of $5.4 billion; its shares were traded at around $43.05 with a P/E ratio of 116.3 and P/S ratio of 1.5. The dividend yield of Vulcan Materials Company stocks is 2.3%. Vulcan Materials Company had an annual average earning growth of 7.7% over the past 10 years.
Added: Omnicare Inc. (OCR, Financial)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Omnicare Inc. by 8.91%. His purchase prices were between $21.47 and $24.71, with an estimated average price of $23.11. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.3%. His holdings were 2,485,860 shares as of 12/31/2009.Omnicare, Inc., a Fortune five hundred company based in Covington, Kentucky, is a provider of pharmaceutical care for the elderly. Omnicare Inc. has a market cap of $3.02 billion; its shares were traded at around $25.28 with a P/E ratio of 9.4 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of Omnicare Inc. stocks is 0.4%. Omnicare Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 13.2% over the past 10 years.
Added: Strayer Education Inc. (STRA, Financial)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Strayer Education Inc. by 350%. His purchase prices were between $190 and $230.08, with an estimated average price of $206.57. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.27%. His holdings were 27,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.STRAYER EDUCATION, INC. The College is a regional proprietary institution of higher education offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 7,000 students at eight campuses in Washington, D. Strayer Education Inc. has a market cap of $2.86 billion; its shares were traded at around $204.32 with a P/E ratio of 29.1 and P/S ratio of 7.2. The dividend yield of Strayer Education Inc. stocks is 1.5%. Strayer Education Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 19% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Strayer Education Inc. the business predictability rank of 3-star.
Added: Corporate Executive Board Company (EXBD)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Corporate Executive Board Company by 45.74%. His purchase prices were between $20.96 and $26.51, with an estimated average price of $23.18. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.21%. His holdings were 486,318 shares as of 12/31/2009.Corporate Executive Board provides `best practices` research and analysis focusing on corporate strategy, operations and general management issues. Corporate Executive Board Company has a market cap of $746 million; its shares were traded at around $21.85 with a P/E ratio of 12.4 and P/S ratio of 1.3. The dividend yield of Corporate Executive Board Company stocks is 1.8%. Corporate Executive Board Company had an annual average earning growth of 20.4% over the past 5 years. GuruFocus rated Corporate Executive Board Company the business predictability rank of 4.5-star.
Added: Liberty Media Corp. Capital Common Serie (LCAPA)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Liberty Media Corp. Capital Common Serie by 5.07%. His purchase prices were between $20.58 and $24.85, with an estimated average price of $22.84. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.2%. His holdings were 2,903,600 shares as of 12/31/2009.Liberty Media Corporation owns interests in a broad range of electronic retailing, media, communications and entertainment businesses. Liberty Media Corp. Capital Common Serie has a market cap of $2.43 billion; its shares were traded at around $26.91 with and P/S ratio of 3.9.
Added: Interval Leisure Group, Inc. (IILG)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Interval Leisure Group, Inc. by 25.5%. His purchase prices were between $11.09 and $13.63, with an estimated average price of $12.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.2%. His holdings were 1,288,754 shares as of 12/31/2009.INTERVAL LEISURE GROUP is a provider of membership and leisure services to consumers and business-to-business customers in the vacation industry. Interval Leisure Group, Inc. has a market cap of $761.5 million; its shares were traded at around $13.47 with a P/E ratio of 17.3 and P/S ratio of 1.8.
Added: Grand Canyon Education Inc. (LOPE)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Grand Canyon Education Inc. by 27.4%. His purchase prices were between $16.22 and $19.63, with an estimated average price of $18.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.18%. His holdings were 728,306 shares as of 12/31/2009.Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is a regionally accredited provider of online postsecondary education services focused on offering graduate and undergraduate degree programs in its core disciplines of education, business, and healthcare. Grand Canyon Education Inc. has a market cap of $932.3 million; its shares were traded at around $20.44 with a P/E ratio of 41.7 and P/S ratio of 5.8.
Added: Liberty Global Inc. Series C (LBTYK)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Liberty Global Inc. Series C by 3.49%. His purchase prices were between $19.34 and $23.4, with an estimated average price of $21.26. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.18%. His holdings were 4,031,770 shares as of 12/31/2009.Liberty Global Inc. Series C has a market cap of $30.83 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.04 .
Added: Walmart Stores Inc. (WMT)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Walmart Stores Inc. by 17.54%. His purchase prices were between $49.06 and $54.96, with an estimated average price of $52.56. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.16%. His holdings were 335,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is the world's largest retailer. Walmart Stores Inc. has a market cap of $202.24 billion; its shares were traded at around $53.08 with a P/E ratio of 15.1 and P/S ratio of 0.5. The dividend yield of Walmart Stores Inc. stocks is 2.1%. Walmart Stores Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 13.3% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Walmart Stores Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
Added: Aci Worldwide Inc. (ACIW)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Aci Worldwide Inc. by 24.02%. His purchase prices were between $14.39 and $17.93, with an estimated average price of $16.77. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.12%. His holdings were 589,493 shares as of 12/31/2009.Transaction Systems Architects, Inc. develops, markets, installs and supports a broad line of software products and services primarily focused on facilitating electronic payments and electronic commerce. Aci Worldwide Inc. has a market cap of $527.5 million; its shares were traded at around $15.51 with a P/E ratio of 26.7 and P/S ratio of 1.3.
Added: Knot Inc. (KNOT)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Knot Inc. by 825.78%. His purchase prices were between $9.1 and $11.81, with an estimated average price of $10.15. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.06%. His holdings were 115,574 shares as of 12/31/2009.The Knot Inc. is a lifestage media and services company. Knot Inc. has a market cap of $321.3 million; its shares were traded at around $9.53 with a P/E ratio of 136.1 and P/S ratio of 3. Knot Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 77.3% over the past 5 years.
Added: Energizer Holdings Inc. (ENR)
Wallace Weitz added to his holdings in Energizer Holdings Inc. by 100%. His purchase prices were between $54.17 and $66.27, with an estimated average price of $60.62. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.04%. His holdings were 20,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Energizer Holdings is the world's largest manufacturer of primary batteries and flashlights and a global leader in the dynamic business of providing portable power. Energizer Holdings Inc. has a market cap of $3.84 billion; its shares were traded at around $54.98 with a P/E ratio of 10.8 and P/S ratio of 1. Energizer Holdings Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 27.9% over the past 5 years.
New Purchase: Lstza (LSTZA)
Wallace Weitz initiated holdings in Lstza. His purchase prices were between $46.39 and $51.16, with an estimated average price of $48.32. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.97%. His holdings were 704,650 shares as of 12/31/2009.Liberty Starz Group is a significant operating subsidiary and also a principal reportable segment of Liberty Media Corporation which focuses primarily on video programming, communications businesses, and the direct-to-home satellite distribution business. Lstza has a market cap of $2.32 billion; its shares were traded at around $46.86 .
New Purchase: Autozone Inc. (AZO)
Wallace Weitz initiated holdings in Autozone Inc.. His purchase prices were between $135.31 and $160.28, with an estimated average price of $148.04. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.6%. His holdings were 63,030 shares as of 12/31/2009.Autozone is the nation's specialty retailer of automotive parts and accessories, primarily focusing on do-it-yourself customers. Autozone Inc. has a market cap of $7.85 billion; its shares were traded at around $158.65 with a P/E ratio of 12.8 and P/S ratio of 1.1. Autozone Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 23.1% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Autozone Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
New Purchase: Monsanto Company (MON)
Wallace Weitz initiated holdings in Monsanto Company. His purchase prices were between $67.18 and $83.53, with an estimated average price of $77.36. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.59%. His holdings were 119,215 shares as of 12/31/2009.Monsanto is a global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products for growers and downstream customers, such as grain processors and consumers, in the agricultural markets. Monsanto Company has a market cap of $41.34 billion; its shares were traded at around $75.76 with a P/E ratio of 22.3 and P/S ratio of 3.6. The dividend yield of Monsanto Company stocks is 1.4%. Monsanto Company had an annual average earning growth of 30.7% over the past 5 years.
New Purchase: Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA)
Wallace Weitz initiated holdings in Liberty Global Inc.. His purchase prices were between $19.29 and $23.54, with an estimated average price of $21.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.48%. His holdings were 360,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Liberty Global owns interests primarily in broadband distribution and content companies operating outside the continental U. Liberty Global Inc. has a market cap of $6.32 billion; its shares were traded at around $24.23 with a P/E ratio of 29.5 and P/S ratio of 0.6.
New Purchase: Accenture Ltd (ACN)
Wallace Weitz initiated holdings in Accenture Ltd. His purchase prices were between $37.08 and $42.87, with an estimated average price of $39.98. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.36%. His holdings were 142,500 shares as of 12/31/2009.Accenture Limited is a management consulting, technology services and outsourcing organization. Accenture Ltd has a market cap of $25.47 billion; its shares were traded at around $40.27 with a P/E ratio of 15.4 and P/S ratio of 1.1. The dividend yield of Accenture Ltd stocks is 1.9%. Accenture Ltd had an annual average earning growth of 23.4% over the past 5 years.
New Purchase: Itt Educational Services Inc. (ESI)
Wallace Weitz initiated holdings in Itt Educational Services Inc.. His purchase prices were between $85.38 and $113.77, with an estimated average price of $95.65. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.34%. His holdings were 57,900 shares as of 12/31/2009.ITT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC. is a proprietary provider of technical postsecondary degree programs in the United States based on student enrollment. Itt Educational Services Inc. has a market cap of $3.51 billion; its shares were traded at around $94.95 with a P/E ratio of 11.8 and P/S ratio of 2.6. Itt Educational Services Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 32.1% over the past 10 years.
New Purchase: The Buckle Inc. (BKE)
Wallace Weitz initiated holdings in The Buckle Inc.. His purchase prices were between $26.6 and $36.04, with an estimated average price of $29.77. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.11%. His holdings were 60,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Buckle, Inc. is a retailer of medium to better-priced casual apparel for young men and women. The Buckle Inc. has a market cap of $1.35 billion; its shares were traded at around $29.2 with a P/E ratio of 11.3 and P/S ratio of 1.7. The dividend yield of The Buckle Inc. stocks is 2.8%. The Buckle Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 7.1% over the past 10 years.
New Purchase: Compass Minerals International Inc. (CMP)
Wallace Weitz initiated holdings in Compass Minerals International Inc.. His purchase prices were between $59.25 and $69.87, with an estimated average price of $65.15. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.02%. His holdings were 5,500 shares as of 12/31/2009.Compass Minerals is the largest producer of rock, or highway deicing, salt in North America and the United Kingdom and operates the largest highway deicing salt mines in these regions. Compass Minerals International Inc. has a market cap of $2.35 billion; its shares were traded at around $72.24 with a P/E ratio of 12.9 and P/S ratio of 2. The dividend yield of Compass Minerals International Inc. stocks is 2%.
Reduced: Hsn, Inc. (HSNI)
Wallace Weitz reduced to his holdings in Hsn, Inc. by 26.91%. His sale prices were between $14.12 and $20.54, with an estimated average price of $17.51. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%. Wallace Weitz still held 6,710 shares as of 12/31/2009.HSNi owns and operates, through its subsidiaries, HSN, a retailer and interactive lifestyle network offering a broad assortment of products through television home shopping programming on the HSN television network and HSN. Hsn, Inc. has a market cap of $1.12 billion; its shares were traded at around $19.87 with a P/E ratio of 21.1 and P/S ratio of 0.4.
Reduced: Eog Resources Inc. (EOG)
Wallace Weitz reduced to his holdings in Eog Resources Inc. by 44.23%. His sale prices were between $80.76 and $100.58, with an estimated average price of $89.37. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.04%. Wallace Weitz still held 14,500 shares as of 12/31/2009.EOG Resources, Inc. is engaged, either directly or through a marketing subsidiary with regard to domestic operations or through various subsidiaries with regard to international operations, in the exploration for, and the development, production and marketing of, natural gas and crude oil primarily in major producing basins in the United States, as well as in Canada and Trinidad. Eog Resources Inc. has a market cap of $22.98 billion; its shares were traded at around $91.06 with a P/E ratio of 32.5 and P/S ratio of 3.2. The dividend yield of Eog Resources Inc. stocks is 0.6%. Eog Resources Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 24.5% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Eog Resources Inc. the business predictability rank of 5-star.
Reduced: Daily Journal Corp. (DJCO)
Wallace Weitz reduced to his holdings in Daily Journal Corp. by 22.91%. His sale prices were between $53.1 and $61, with an estimated average price of $56.52. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.06%. Wallace Weitz still held 69,703 shares as of 12/31/2009.DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION publishes newspapers in California, Washington, Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. Daily Journal Corp. has a market cap of $92.6 million; its shares were traded at around $64 with a P/E ratio of 11.3 and P/S ratio of 2.3. Daily Journal Corp. had an annual average earning growth of 7.4% over the past 5 years.
Reduced: Discovery Communications, Inc (DISCA)
Wallace Weitz reduced to his holdings in Discovery Communications, Inc by 76.47%. His sale prices were between $27.28 and $32.39, with an estimated average price of $30.64. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.15%. Wallace Weitz still held 107,400 shares as of 12/31/2009.DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS INC., formerly Discovery Holding Company, is a holding company that conducts operations through its two wholly owned operating subsidiaries, Ascent Media Group, LLC and Ascent Media CANS, LLC, and throught its 66. Discovery Communications, Inc has a market cap of $7.94 billion; its shares were traded at around $28.01 with a P/E ratio of 24.4 and P/S ratio of 2.3.
Reduced: News Corp. (NWSA)
Wallace Weitz reduced to his holdings in News Corp. by 55.38%. His sale prices were between $11.27 and $13.97, with an estimated average price of $12.39. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.34%. Wallace Weitz still held 750,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.NEWS CORPORATION is a diversified entertainment company with operations in eight industry segments: filmed entertainment; television; cable network programming; direct broadcast satellite television; magazines and inserts; newspapers and information services; book publishing; and other. News Corp. has a market cap of $23.55 billion; its shares were traded at around $12.93 with a P/E ratio of 16.3 and P/S ratio of 0.8. The dividend yield of News Corp. stocks is 1%.
Reduced: The Washington Post Company (WPO)
Wallace Weitz reduced to his holdings in The Washington Post Company by 21.38%. His sale prices were between $408.5 and $483.1, with an estimated average price of $435.55. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.4%. Wallace Weitz still held 70,600 shares as of 12/31/2009.The Washington Post Company's principal business activities consist of newspaper publishing (principally The Washington Post), television broadcasting (through the ownership and operation of six network-affiliated stations), the ownership and operation of cable televisionsystems, magazine publishing (principally Newsweek magazine), and (through its Kaplan subsidiary) the provision of educational and career development services. The Washington Post Company has a market cap of $3.84 billion; its shares were traded at around $408.14 with a P/E ratio of 18 and P/S ratio of 0.9. The dividend yield of The Washington Post Company stocks is 2.2%. The Washington Post Company had an annual average earning growth of 4.7% over the past 10 years.
Reduced: Unitedhealth Group Inc. (UNH)
Wallace Weitz reduced to his holdings in Unitedhealth Group Inc. by 68.47%. His sale prices were between $24.04 and $32.32, with an estimated average price of $28.33. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.41%. Wallace Weitz still held 322,400 shares as of 12/31/2009.UnitedHealth Group Inc. offers health care coverage and related services to help people achieve improved health and well-being through all stages of life. Unitedhealth Group Inc. has a market cap of $38.49 billion; its shares were traded at around $33.12 with a P/E ratio of 10.2 and P/S ratio of 0.4. The dividend yield of Unitedhealth Group Inc. stocks is 0.1%. Unitedhealth Group Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 30.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Unitedhealth Group Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
Reduced: Lowe's Companies Inc. (LOW)
Wallace Weitz reduced to his holdings in Lowe's Companies Inc. by 55.08%. His sale prices were between $19.45 and $24.17, with an estimated average price of $21.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.48%. Wallace Weitz still held 615,000 shares as of 12/31/2009.Lowe's Companies Inc. is a retailer of home improvement products in the world, with specific emphasis on retail do-it-yourself and commercial business customers. Lowe's Companies Inc. has a market cap of $32.64 billion; its shares were traded at around $22.17 with a P/E ratio of 18.5 and P/S ratio of 0.7. The dividend yield of Lowe's Companies Inc. stocks is 1.7%. Lowe's Companies Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 21.4% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Lowe's Companies Inc. the business predictability rank of 3.5-star.
Reduced: Wellpoint Inc. (WLP)
Wallace Weitz reduced to his holdings in Wellpoint Inc. by 57.74%. His sale prices were between $44.72 and $60.36, with an estimated average price of $52.49. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was -0.8%. Wallace Weitz still held 392,275 shares as of 12/31/2009.WellPoint, Inc. is the largest publicly traded commercial health benefits company in terms of membership in the United States. Wellpoint Inc. has a market cap of $27.74 billion; its shares were traded at around $60.52 with a P/E ratio of 10.2 and P/S ratio of 0.4. Wellpoint Inc. had an annual average earning growth of 20.8% over the past 5 years.
Sold Out: Usg Corp. (USG)
Wallace Weitz sold out his holdings in Usg Corp.. His sale prices were between $12.99 and $17.37, with an estimated average price of $14.63.USG Corp., through its subsidiaries, is a manufacturer and distributor of building materials producing a wide range of products for use in new residential, new nonresidential and repair and remodel construction, as well as products used in certain industrial processes. Usg Corp. has a market cap of $1.24 billion; its shares were traded at around $12.46 with and P/S ratio of 0.4.
Sold Out: American Express Company (AXP)
Wallace Weitz sold out his holdings in American Express Company. His sale prices were between $32.49 and $41.83, with an estimated average price of $38.68.American Express Company is primarily engaged in the business of providing travel related services, financial advisory services and international banking services throughout the world. American Express Company has a market cap of $45.53 billion; its shares were traded at around $38.29 with a P/E ratio of 26.5 and P/S ratio of 1.8. The dividend yield of American Express Company stocks is 2%. American Express Company had an annual average earning growth of 1.3% over the past 10 years.
Sold Out: Wells Fargo & Company (WFC)
Wallace Weitz sold out his holdings in Wells Fargo & Company. His sale prices were between $25.32 and $30.46, with an estimated average price of $27.63.Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance services through stores, its Internet site and other distribution channels across North America as well as internationally. Wells Fargo & Company has a market cap of $138.46 billion; its shares were traded at around $27.08 with a P/E ratio of 14.8 and P/S ratio of 1.4. The dividend yield of Wells Fargo & Company stocks is 0.8%. Wells Fargo & Company had an annual average earning growth of 10.8% over the past 10 years.
