John Hussman's PRLB Position Overview
John Hussman (via Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc.) currently holds 52,500 shares of Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) worth $2.99 M, representing 0.65% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 23 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, John Hussman has maintained a strategic position in PRLB, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2026, adding 52,500 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2025, reducing 42,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
John Hussman's Proto Labs (PRLB) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Proto Labs (PRLB) Trades by John Hussman
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +52,500 | New Buy | 52,500 | $57.02 |
| Q4 2025 | -42,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +42,000 | New Buy | 42,000 | $50.03 |
| Q2 2023 | -26,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2021 | +11,600 | Add 80.56% | 26,000 | $51.35 |
| Q1 2021 | +10,300 | Add 251.22% | 14,400 | $121.74 |
| Q4 2020 | +4,100 | New Buy | 4,100 | $153.41 |
| Q3 2020 | -6,150 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2020 | +6,150 | New Buy | 6,150 | $112.52 |
| Q1 2019 | -20,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | +20,000 | New Buy | 20,000 | $112.80 |
| Q3 2018 | -20,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2018 | +20,000 | New Buy | 20,000 | $118.95 |
| Q4 2015 | -10,000 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2015 | +10,000 | New Buy | 10,000 | $67.50 |
John Hussman's Proto Labs Investment FAQs
John Hussman first purchased Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) in Q2 2015, acquiring 10,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
John Hussman has held Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) for 23 quarters since Q2 2015.
John Hussman's largest addition to Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) was in Q1 2026, adding 52,500 shares worth $2.99 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, John Hussman's firm, Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc., owns 52,500 shares of Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB), valued at approximately $2.99 M.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) represents approximately 0.65% of John Hussman's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
John Hussman's peak holding in Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) was 52,500 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2026.