Hardman Johnston Global Advisors, an investment management firm, issued its investor letter for the Hardman Johnston Large Cap Equity Strategy for the first quarter of 2026.
A copy of the letter can be downloaded here
The strategy achieved a return of 0.68% (gross) and 0.57% (net) during this period, in contrast to a -4.33% return for the S&P 500 Total Return Index. Companies with robust backlogs of customer business were rewarded, while those with more economically sensitive clients faced underperformance. Looking beyond the immediate disruptions, the firm believes the overall outlook for the U.S. economy remains positive.
Please review the Strategy’s top five holdings to gain insights into their key selections for 2026. In its first-quarter 2026 investor letter Hardman Johnston Large Cap Equity Strategy highlighted The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL). The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL) is a leading cosmetic company that manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products.