It was another active quarter for changes to our investment portfolio. We sold three stocks (SMPL, OSW, and OPCH) and added four new investments (INDI, EXTR, BDC, and MAIR). Indie Semiconductor is an industrial semiconductor company (market capitalization of ~$1 billion) that is largely focused on the automotive market.
Madison Square Garden Entertainment is now more of an earnings-driven story, with valuation upside hinging on operational improvements and event monetization. Fiscal 2027 is a key catalyst, with the Harry Styles residency and expanded Christmas Spectacular expected to drive revenue to $1.115 billion and EBITDA to $280 million. Premium revenue streams—sponsorships, suites, and hospitality—offer compounding growth potential and greater earnings stability than simply increasing event count.
Madison Air Solutions NYSE: MAIR reported second-quarter results marked by double-digit sales growth, a record backlog and higher full-year revenue guidance, as demand remained strong across commercial markets including data centers, healthcare, advanced manufacturing and institutional applications.
A leaked dossier exposes the private data of prominent digital rights activists who publicly criticized the company's facial recognition technology.
Initiating Madison Air Solutions (MAIR) at buy, driven by robust structural demand for mission-critical air solutions beyond traditional HVAC cycles. MAIR's Commercial segment benefits from AI-driven data center growth, with Q1 2026 organic sales up 17.2% and backlog surging 125% year-over-year. AprilAire acquisition strengthens Residential portfolio, targeting higher revenue per job and reducing reliance on equipment replacement cycles.
Taxi industry mogul Andrew Murstein hailed a ride to Leonard Stern's 667 Madison Ave., joining an array of elite tenants at the boutique office tower.
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. is upgraded to a speculative Buy as the Knicks near their first NBA championship since 1973. MSGS trades at a 17.7% discount to adjusted Forbes private market valuation, with potential for further upside if the Knicks win. A confidential SEC filing advances plans to split MSGS into separate Knicks and Rangers entities, potentially unlocking additional value.
Trump booed at Madison Square Garden before Knicks, Spurs finals game
SLG teams up with Mori Building for 346 Madison Avenue, cutting equity exposure while advancing the 850,000-square-foot East Midtown tower.
Madison Air Solutions Corporation (MAIR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Madison Air Solutions NYSE: MAIR reported first-quarter 2026 results in its first earnings call as a public company, highlighting double-digit pro forma sales and earnings growth, strong commercial demand and a record backlog following its recent initial public offering.
Madison Square Garden Entertainment NYSE: MSGE reported higher fiscal third-quarter revenue, supported by concert activity at Madison Square Garden, growth in suites and marketing partnerships, and the final performances of the latest Christmas Spectacular season, while adjusted operating income declined on higher costs.