HORAN Boosts Company Holdings
HORAN Wealth Significantly Expands Stakes in Major U.S. Companies During First Quarter
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In Q1, HORAN boosted its U.S. Bancorp stake by 36,904 shares, bringing total to 73,608 shares (about $3.85 million), a 100.5% increase.
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During the same period, Evercore upgraded U.S. Bancorp from 'in-line' to 'outperform' and set a $72 target, with JPMorgan also upgrading the stock.
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HORAN opened a new Nordson position with 4,040 shares valued at about $1.08 million; Oppenheimer subsequently raised Nordson's price target to $335 (from $325) and gave it an outperform rating.
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HORAN's Northrop Grumman stake rose to 14,140 shares (about $9.53 million), representing roughly 0.9% of HORAN's portfolio and placing NOC as the 24th-largest holding.
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Cincinnati Financial: HORAN increased to 13,900 shares (~$2.216 million) in Q1; Cincinnati Financial stock opened at $180.36 on Tuesday.
HORAN Wealth LLC made aggressive moves in early 2025, more than doubling its stakes in several major U.S. companies during the first quarter. The Cincinnati-based wealth manager boosted positions in U.S. Bancorp, Northrop Grumman, and Cincinnati Financial by roughly 100% each, while also opening a brand-new position in Nordson, according to Watchlist News and Ticker Report.
The moves signal a confident, diversified bet across financial services and defense. HORAN's total new and expanded positions across these four stocks now carry a combined market value of roughly $16.6 million.
HORAN Doubles Down on U.S. Bancorp in Q1
HORAN added 36,904 shares of U.S. Bancorp in Q1, bringing its total to 73,608 shares. That is a 100.5% increase in one quarter. The position is now worth about $3.85 million, according to Watchlist News.
The timing looks smart. Evercore upgraded U.S. Bancorp from 'in-line' to 'outperform' and set a price target of $72. JPMorgan also upgraded the stock around the same period. Both upgrades suggest Wall Street sees more upside ahead for the regional banking giant.
Northrop Grumman Becomes a Top-25 Portfolio Holding
HORAN more than doubled its Northrop Grumman stake in Q1. The firm now holds 14,140 shares worth about $9.53 million. That makes NOC the 24th-largest position in HORAN's portfolio, representing roughly 0.9% of total holdings.
Northrop Grumman is one of the largest U.S. defense contractors. With global defense spending rising, institutional investors have been moving into defense stocks. HORAN's big bet on NOC fits that broader trend.
New Nordson Position and Cincinnati Financial Boost Round Out Quarter
HORAN opened a fresh position in Nordson, buying 4,040 shares worth about $1.08 million. It was a new holding — the firm had no Nordson shares before Q1. Shortly after, Oppenheimer raised Nordson's price target to $335 from $325 and gave it an outperform rating, according to Ticker Report.
HORAN also grew its Cincinnati Financial stake by 100.3%, reaching 13,900 shares valued at about $2.22 million. Cincinnati Financial stock opened at $180.36 on Tuesday. The firm now holds a meaningful slice of the Ohio-based insurance company alongside its other financial bets.
A Pattern of Bold, Diversified Institutional Buying
HORAN's Q1 moves were not random. Every major new or expanded position came with a double-digit percentage gain in share count — most exceeding 100%. That kind of concentrated action in a single quarter points to a clear, deliberate strategy shift.
The firm spread its bets across banking, defense, industrial tools, and insurance. That mix reduces risk while keeping exposure to sectors analysts see as resilient. HORAN also boosted its Citizens Financial Group stake by 101.8% in the same period, adding to the pattern of doubling down across financials, according to Ticker Report.
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