12 Cheap Value Stocks to Buy Now According to Seth Klarman

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9. Solventum Corporation (NYSE:SOLV)

Baupost Group Stake Value: $80,088,000

Forward Price-to-Earnings: 13.23

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 38

Solventum Corporation (NYSE:SOLV) is included in our list of the 12 Cheap Value Stocks to Buy Now According to Seth Klarman.

On August 7, 2025, Solventum Corporation (NYSE:SOLV) announced its results for Q2 2025. The quarter marked the fifth consecutive quarter of positive volume growth, with the company recording sales of $2.2 billion, up 3.9% YoY (2.8% organic). This helped Solventum deliver an adjusted EPS of $1.69, beating expectations, along with an operating cash flow of $169 million.

Looking ahead, Solventum Corporation (NYSE:SOLV) raised its 2025 guidance, expecting organic sales growth of 2.0%-3.0% and adjusted EPS of $5.80-$5.95, thanks to strong performance across all segments during the quarter. Following the strong quarterly performance and raised full-year guidance, on August 8, 2025, Piper Sandler raised its price target on the company from $87 to $94, maintaining an ‘Overweight’ rating. The analyst cited Solventum’s consistent execution. Meanwhile, on the same day, Wells Fargo maintained its ‘Hold’ rating with a $79 target.

Ahead of the planned sale of its Purification & Filtration segment and retention of the Drinking Water Filtration segment, Solventum Corporation (NYSE:SOLV) confirmed its free cash flow guidance of $450-$550 million for 2025.

Solventum Corporation is a global leader in innovative medical technology and solutions. It is included in our list of cheap value stocks to buy.

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