Intuit (INTU) Slid on Cautious FY2026 Guidance

Core Insights - SGA's U.S. Large Cap Growth Strategy experienced a portfolio return of -1.3% (Gross) and -1.4% (Net) in Q3, underperforming the Russell 1000 Growth Index which returned 10.5% and the S&P 500 Index which returned 8.1% [1] - The investment strategy focuses on high-quality growth businesses expected to achieve consistent mid-teens earnings growth, but faced challenges as lower-quality stocks and cyclical industries outperformed in the market [1] Company Performance - Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) was highlighted as a key stock in the SGA portfolio, with a one-month return of -0.10% and a 52-week gain of 6.36%, closing at $662.42 per share with a market capitalization of $184.418 billion on December 31, 2025 [2] - Despite strong fiscal-year results with 15% revenue growth, Intuit's cautious guidance for FY 2026 led to investor disappointment, as the projected revenue growth of 12-13% was below expectations [3] - Management emphasized long-term growth targets and resilience in most business segments, with MailChimp expected to return to double-digit growth by fiscal year-end, indicating a strong brand and high user retention as competitive advantages [3]