LongFNJuly 20, 2026

FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Fund on Fabrinet

Thesis

Fabrinet is a leading contract manufacturer of complex optical-networking equipment and modules and dominates a specialized manufacturing niche. High-bandwidth products are experiencing strong demand from AI data centers, and Nvidia became a meaningful customer as this opportunity accelerated. The fund believes long-term demand for high-bandwidth networking remains compelling and values Fabrinet's diversification into other precision-manufacturing niches. However, the share price has already incorporated substantial expectations for data-center spending. The fund has therefore trimmed the holding to less than 1% while maintaining exposure to the long-term opportunity.

We continue to hold a small position in Fabrinet.
FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Fund — FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Fund 2Q 2026 Commentary

Key risks

  • AI data-center spending expectations may be ahead of fundamentals
  • Customer concentration can amplify volatility
  • The current valuation leaves less room for execution disappointments