Core Insights - Ariel Fund's third-quarter 2025 performance was strong, returning +12.39%, outperforming the Russell 2500 Value Index's +8.17% but lagging behind the Russell 2000 Value Index's +12.60% [1] - The rally in U.S. equities was driven by the Federal Reserve's first rate cut of the year, strong corporate earnings, and increased market participation, particularly in technology and small-cap stocks [1] Company Highlights: Resideo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:REZI) - Resideo Technologies, Inc. reported a one-month return of 6.60% and a remarkable 115.20% increase in share value over the past 52 weeks, closing at $43.47 with a market capitalization of $6.467 billion on October 23, 2025 [2] - The company exceeded expectations in organic revenue, EBITDA, and adjusted EPS, and finalized an agreement with Honeywell, removing future financial obligations [3] - Ariel Fund views Resideo as undervalued, with long-term growth potential driven by rising demand for smart home solutions and ongoing product innovation [3] Financial Performance - Resideo Technologies, Inc. achieved record net revenue of $1.94 billion in Q2 2025, reflecting a 22% year-over-year increase and an 8% organic growth [4] - Despite its potential, Resideo is not among the top 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with 25 hedge fund portfolios holding its stock at the end of Q2 2025, down from 27 in the previous quarter [4]