RBC Bearings (RBC) Lags Amid Yield Headwinds Despite Strong Operating Execution

Conestoga Capital Advisors, an asset management company, released its third-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. In 2026, Small Caps initially outperformed but faced challenges in the third quarter, marked by the Russell 2000 Growth Index’s -9.4% decline versus the S&P 500’s +2.3% rise. Factors such as rising Treasury yields and higher oil prices due to geopolitical tensions, especially in Iran, played a role. The Federal Reserve’s policy shifts influenced market...