François Rochon
François Rochon manages Giverny Capital, an institutional investment manager registered with the SEC (CIK: 1641864). Portfolio data sourced from Form 13F filings.
Giverny Capital filed a Q4 2025 13F revealing a $3.00 trillion portfolio spread across 50 distinct holdings. The firm introduced 2 new positions while simultaneously shedding 4 previous investments, rebalancing its concentrated book. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) claimed 8.5% of the portfolio, leading Meta Platforms (META) at 6.9%, Ametek (AME) at 6.7%, Alphabet (GOOG) at 6.7%, and HEICO (HEI.A) at 6.3%.
Top 10 Holdings — Q4 2025
| Stock | Weight | Activity | Shares Δ | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BRK.B BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL | Reduce −1% | −5K | $254.33B | |
META PLATFORMS INC | Add +1% | +2K | $206.90B | |
AMETEK INC | Reduce −2% | −17K | $201.09B | |
GOOG ALPHABET INC C | Add +0% | +1K | $200.68B | |
HEI.A HEICO CORP NEW | Add +1% | +5K | $190.47B | |
SCHW SCHWAB CHARLES CORP | Add +1% | +10K | $158.42B | |
MEDP MEDPACE HOLDINGS INC | Add +1% | +2K | $147.89B | |
VISA INC | Add +0% | +2K | $142.86B | |
IBP INSTALLED BLDG PRODS INC | Add +1% | +4K | $134.68B | |
PGR PROGRESSIVE CORP | Add +1% | +3K | $122.25B |
Rochon’s Implied Market View
Last Quarter Activity — Q4 2025
| Stock | Action | Shares Δ | Value | Wt. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BFAM BRIGHT HORIZONSFAMILY SOLUTI | New Buy | +410K new | $41.59B | 1.39% |
BRO BROWN & BROWN | Add +140% | +450K | $61.57B | 2.05% |
DIS DISNEY WALT CO | Add +109% | +284K | $61.94B | 2.07% |
KNSL KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP IN | Add +12% | +24K | $83.80B | 2.8% |
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG LTD | Add +97% | +8K | $4.84B | 0.16% |
HEI.A HEICO CORP NEW | Add +1% | +5K | $190.47B | 6.35% |
IBP INSTALLED BLDG PRODS INC | Add +1% | +4K | $134.68B | 4.49% |
META PLATFORMS INC | Add +1% | +2K | $206.90B | 6.9% |
QoQ change vs Sep 2025 filing.
| Stock | Action | Shares Δ | Value | Wt. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BRK.B BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL | Reduce −1% | −5K | $254.33B | 8.48% |
AMETEK INC | Reduce −2% | −17K | $201.09B | 6.71% |
FND FLOOR & DECOR HLDGS INC | Reduce −0% | −272 | $14.36B | 0.48% |
APPLE INC | Reduce −2% | −357 | $4.49B | 0.15% |
ALGN ALGN ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC | Full Exit | Sold 100% | $5.72B | 0% |
KMX KMX CARMAX INC | Full Exit | Sold 100% | $74.94B | 0% |
CACC CACC CREDIT ACCEP CORP MICH | Full Exit | Sold 100% | $2.58B | 0% |
FISV FISV FISERV INC | Full Exit | Sold 100% | $83.97B | 0% |
QoQ change vs Sep 2025 filing.
New Positions in Q4 2025
François Rochon’s Giverny Capital staked $41.59 billion in Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) during Q4 2025. Employers increasingly offer childcare as a benefit, a strategy to retain talent in tight labor markets. BFAM, a provider of corporate-sponsored care and early education, gains from this demand, capitalizing on its extensive network and pricing power. Giverny also committed $229.4 million to Intuitive Surgical (ISRG). Aging global demographics drive surgical procedure volumes, increasing adoption of ISRG’s da Vinci robotic systems. Hospitals face high switching costs once they invest in and train staff on Intuitive’s equipment, ensuring recurring revenue from instruments and services.
Rochon’s Q4 purchases reveal a distinct investment approach. Both Bright Horizons and Intuitive Surgical possess dominant positions in non-discretionary sectors. These companies benefit from immutable long-term demographic shifts: working parents demanding childcare, an aging population requiring more healthcare. Each maintains high barriers to entry, whether through brand, operational scale, or proprietary technology and integrated hospital systems. Their business models generate predictable, recurring revenue streams. Rochon targets durable enterprises with significant competitive advantages, capitalizing on essential services with persistent growth vectors.
| Stock | Action | Value |
|---|---|---|
BFAM BRIGHT HORIZONSFAMILY SOLUTI | New Buy | $41.59B |
ISRG INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC | New Buy | $229.4M |
Increased Positions & Conviction Moves
François Rochon, managing Giverny Capital, made precise adjustments to his highest-conviction holdings during Q4 2025. He increased his Meta Platforms position by 1%, bringing its value to $206.90 billion, Giverny’s largest equity holding. Alphabet remained Rochon’s second-largest stake at $200.68 billion, seeing no percentage change in Q4. He added another 1% to HEI.A, raising its portfolio allocation to $190.47 billion, solidifying its place as a top three position. These minor increases in his largest bets signal a refining of Giverny’s portfolio structure, not a fundamental shift.
Rochon also deepened existing commitments in Charles Schwab and Medpace Holdings. He boosted the Charles Schwab stake by 1%, now valued at $158.42 billion. Medpace Holdings received a similar 1% addition, reaching $147.89 billion within the portfolio. Giverny Capital’s Q4 activity shows a clear pattern: marginal additions to established, substantial positions. Rochon reinforced his largest, most successful investments, rather than initiating new speculative ventures. The strategy points to conviction maintained across his core holdings.
| Stock | Action | Value |
|---|---|---|
META PLATFORMS INC | Add +1% | $206.90B |
GOOG ALPHABET INC C | Add +0% | $200.68B |
HEI.A HEICO CORP NEW | Add +1% | $190.47B |
SCHW SCHWAB CHARLES CORP | Add +1% | $158.42B |
MEDP MEDPACE HOLDINGS INC | Add +1% | $147.89B |
VISA INC | Add +0% | $142.86B |
IBP INSTALLED BLDG PRODS INC | Add +1% | $134.68B |
PGR PROGRESSIVE CORP | Add +1% | $122.25B |
FIVE FIVE BELOW INC | Add +0% | $120.13B |
ALPHABET INC | Add +1% | $113.12B |
KNSL KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP IN | Add +12% | $83.80B |
DIS DISNEY WALT CO | Add +109% | $61.94B |
BRO BROWN & BROWN | Add +140% | $61.57B |
OZK BANK OZK LITTLE ROCK ARK | Add +0% | $58.17B |
ANET ARISTA NETWORKS INC | Add +2% | $54.92B |
ADI ANALOG DEVICES INC | Add +0% | $47.93B |
LULU LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC | Add +0% | $29.97B |
LFUS LITTELFUSE INC | Add +0% | $20.63B |
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | Add +2% | $16.70B |
MASTERCARD INCORPORATED | Add +4% | $16.42B |
TWFG TWFG INC | Add +10% | $9.54B |
BLDR BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC | Add +3% | $9.26B |
FERG FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC | Add +2% | $8.10B |
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG LTD | Add +97% | $4.84B |
Stocks Sold or Reduced in Q4 2025
Giverny Capital’s François Rochon executed targeted, small-scale reductions across his portfolio in Q4 2025. He trimmed Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) by 1%, Ametek (AME) by 2%, and Apple (AAPL) by 2%. Floor & Decor Holdings (FND) saw a minimal 0% reduction, effectively maintaining its position. These adjustments represent minor rebalancing efforts, not a wholesale strategic shift.
Such fractional cuts suggest Rochon retains conviction in these core holdings. He avoided outright liquidations of any major positions within the period. The small percentage changes imply a cautious recalibration of exposure, perhaps driven by valuation concerns at the margin or a reallocation to higher-conviction opportunities elsewhere in the portfolio. Investors interpret these minor adjustments as portfolio optimization rather than a loss of faith in these well-known companies.
Why Rochon’s Moves Matter
Giverny Capital’s Q4 2025 portfolio shifts reveal a distinct macro stance. Berkshire Hathaway B shares anchored the holdings at 8.5%, a $254.33 billion allocation, suggesting a flight to quality and capital discipline. Meta Platforms represented 6.9% ($206.90 billion), signaling confidence in digital advertising’s continued strength despite market headwinds. Ametek, an industrial conglomerate, occupied 6.7% ($201.09 billion), demonstrating a selective appetite for cyclical growth. François Rochon also added two new positions, indicating targeted bets rather than broad sector plays. This capital deployment favors established businesses with pricing power, anticipating ongoing market volatility and focusing on value.
Individual investors seeking market insights often analyze institutional filings. Rochon’s concentrated bets in a few high-conviction names offer a practical guide for focused equity selection. Portfolio transparency allows individuals to study specific allocation decisions, understanding how a value-oriented manager positions capital in dynamic conditions. A critical limitation exists: the Securities and Exchange Commission mandates these reports 45 days after quarter-end. This filing delay means Giverny’s current holdings likely differ from the reported Q4 2025 positions. Investors should recognize this lag, using 13F data for strategic learning, not as real-time trading signals.
About François Rochon
François Rochon manages Giverny Capital, an institutional investment manager registered with the SEC (CIK: 1641864). Portfolio data sourced from Form 13F filings.
- Manages Giverny Capital — SEC-registered institutional investment manager
- CIK: 1641864 — Required to disclose equity holdings quarterly via Form 13F
Complete Q4 2025 13F Holdings
| Stock | Weight | Activity | Shares Δ | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BRK.B BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL | Reduce −1% | −5K | $254.33B | |
META PLATFORMS INC | Add +1% | +2K | $206.90B | |
AMETEK INC | Reduce −2% | −17K | $201.09B | |
GOOG ALPHABET INC C | Add +0% | +1K | $200.68B | |
HEI.A HEICO CORP NEW | Add +1% | +5K | $190.47B | |
SCHW SCHWAB CHARLES CORP | Add +1% | +10K | $158.42B | |
MEDP MEDPACE HOLDINGS INC | Add +1% | +2K | $147.89B | |
VISA INC | Add +0% | +2K | $142.86B | |
IBP INSTALLED BLDG PRODS INC | Add +1% | +4K | $134.68B | |
PGR PROGRESSIVE CORP | Add +1% | +3K | $122.25B | |
FIVE FIVE BELOW INC | Add +0% | +657 | $120.13B | |
BKNG BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. | Hold | — | $114.85B | |
ALPHABET INC | Add +1% | +2K | $113.12B | |
NVR NVR INC | Hold | — | $102.92B | |
MKL MARKEL CORP | Hold | — | $94.54B | |
KNSL KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP IN | Add +12% | +24K | $83.80B | |
KEYS KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC | Hold | — | $67.87B | |
DIS DISNEY WALT CO | Add +109% | +284K | $61.94B | |
BRO BROWN & BROWN | Add +140% | +450K | $61.57B | |
OZK BANK OZK LITTLE ROCK ARK | Add +0% | +2K | $58.17B | |
RMD RESMED INC | Hold | — | $56.70B | |
ANET ARISTA NETWORKS INC | Add +2% | +7K | $54.92B | |
ADI ANALOG DEVICES INC | Add +0% | +279 | $47.93B | |
BFAM BRIGHT HORIZONSFAMILY SOLUTI | New Buy | +410K new | $41.59B | |
LULU LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC | Add +0% | +236 | $29.97B | |
LFUS LITTELFUSE INC | Add +0% | +328 | $20.63B | |
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | Add +2% | +1K | $16.70B | |
MASTERCARD INCORPORATED | Add +4% | +1K | $16.42B | |
FND FLOOR & DECOR HLDGS INC | Reduce −0% | −272 | $14.36B | |
TWFG TWFG INC | Add +10% | +31K | $9.54B | |
BLDR BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC | Add +3% | +3K | $9.26B | |
BRK.A BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL | Hold | — | $8.30B | |
FERG FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC | Add +2% | +871 | $8.10B | |
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MFG LTD | Add +97% | +8K | $4.84B | |
APPLE INC | Reduce −2% | −357 | $4.49B | |
COF CAPITAL ONE FC | Hold | — | $2.01B | |
YUMC YUM CHINA HLDGS INC | Hold | — | $1.72B | |
SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF | Hold | — | $1.69B | |
GLD SPDR GOLD TR | Hold | — | $1.54B | |
MTB M & T BK CORP | Hold | — | $1.52B | |
ITB ISHARES TR | Hold | — | $1.13B | |
BIRK BIRKENSTOCK HLDG PLC | Hold | — | $1.12B | |
CPRT COPART INC | Hold | — | $1.08B | |
MICROSOFT CORP | Hold | — | $824.1M | |
ODFL OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE IN | Hold | — | $824.0M | |
NVO NOVO-NORDISK A S | Hold | — | $630.9M | |
DFH DREAM FINDERS HOMES | Hold | — | $550.7M | |
SITE SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY INC | Hold | — | $467.5M | |
ISRG INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC | New Buy | +405 new | $229.4M | |
COST COSTCO WHSL CORP NEW | Hold | — | $207.0M |
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Data: sec-api.io & SEC EDGAR 13F-HR filings. 13F filings are filed 45 days after quarter end — positions may have changed. Last updated: 2026-04-14.
