Benzinga·2025-11-17 13:59Group 1 - Carl Icahn's portfolio reached $9.14 billion in Q3, characterized by concentrated and contrarian investments, with a notable reshuffle this quarter [1] - Icahn completely liquidated his 34.7 million-share stake in Bausch Health Companies Inc, which had declined by 75%, indicating a significant shift in sentiment [2] - Southwest Gas Holdings Inc also saw a reduction in exposure, suggesting Icahn is moving away from underperforming holdings [3] Group 2 - A new significant investment was made in EchoStar Corp, where Icahn added 4.35 million shares, making it one of his top five positions at 3.64% of the portfolio [4] - Icahn increased his stake in Centuri Holdings Inc by 32% and in International Flavors & Fragrances Inc by 26%, despite their challenging performance [5] - In a rare move, Icahn tripled his position in Monro Inc, indicating a focus on turning around struggling companies [5] Group 3 - Icahn's portfolio remains highly concentrated, with 98.5% of capital in just 10 stocks, and Icahn Enterprises LP accounts for nearly 48% of total assets [6] - Despite the stock being down 80%, Icahn added another 24 million shares of Icahn Enterprises, showcasing his strong conviction [6] - The reshuffle reflects a strategic shift, with the sale of Bausch indicating a rare retreat, while the investment in EchoStar highlights a continued focus on value opportunities [7]