American Century Small Cap Value Fund Details Q3 Underperformance, Flags Pressures on Euronet and Americold, Adds Bath & Body Works

Overview

• The fund reported a 4.69% return in Q3 2025 versus 12.60% for the Russell 2000 Value Index during a quarter that featured broad equity gains and a Federal Reserve rate cut.
• Euronet Worldwide was cited as a detractor due to U.S. immigration policies that could affect remittances along with competitive pressure from stablecoins.
• Americold Realty Trust was described as pressured by high inflation and interest rates as well as lower food volumes linked to GLP‑1 drug adoption.
• The portfolio disclosed new positions including Bath & Body Works for high margins, growth potential and strong free cash flow, and Ashland for its quality portfolio at what the fund views as a discounted valuation.
• Insider summaries added recent snapshots as of January 2, 2026, including Euronet’s one‑month return of 0.99% and 52‑week decline of 26.23%, Americold’s one‑month gain of 22.19% and 52‑week decline of 40.15%, and Bath & Body Works’ one‑month gain of 5.55% and 52‑week decline of 43.26%, along with hedge‑fund holder counts at Q3 end.