Baron Small Cap Fund Q2 2026 Portfolio Activity

Baron Small Cap Fund (the Fund) was up 12.57% (Institutional Shares) in the second quarter, trailing the Russell 2000 Growth Index (the Index) by 13.14%, as the Index was up 25.71%. Shares increased during the quarter as Vertiv reported strong Q1 financial results (adjusted earnings per share increased 83% year-over-year) and increased fiscal year guidance fueled by organic sales growth of around 30%. Planet Fitness, Inc. , the leading high-value, low-cost gym operator, detracted from performance in the second quarter after the company lowered full-year guidance following weaker-than-expected member additions in the first quarter.