Brown Advisory Large-Cap Growth Strategy’s Updates on Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)

Core Insights - Brown Advisory's Large-Cap Growth Strategy reported a net return of -0.88% in Q3 2025, underperforming the Russell 1000 Growth Index due to its underweight position in speculative momentum-driven stocks despite significant exposure to AI [1] Company Overview - Fair Isaac Corporation (NYSE:FICO) specializes in analytic, software, and digital decision-making technologies and services [2] - As of December 2, 2025, Fair Isaac's stock closed at $1,778.71 per share, with a market capitalization of $42.696 billion [2] Performance Analysis - Fair Isaac's stock experienced a decline of over 20% in July 2025 following the FHFA's approval of the VantageScore for conforming loans, but rebounded more than 20% in early October 2025 after launching the FICO Mortgage Direct License Program [3] - The one-month return for Fair Isaac was 6.20%, while it lost 24.86% over the last 52 weeks [2] Investment Sentiment - Fair Isaac was held by 72 hedge fund portfolios at the end of Q3 2025, a decrease from 74 in the previous quarter, indicating a slight reduction in interest among hedge funds [4] - While Fair Isaac is recognized for its potential, the company is not considered among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with some analysts suggesting that other AI stocks may offer greater upside potential with less downside risk [4]