Brown Advisory Exits CoStar and ServiceNow to Fuel AI-Focused Growth Strategy

Key Facts

1Brown Advisory Large-Cap Growth Strategy sold off its CoStar Group (CSGP) position due to a slow residential platform ramp-up and poor mortgage environment.

2The fund exited ServiceNow (NOW) due to evolving competitive dynamics and uncertainty in the software sector driven by AI innovation.

3Capital was redeployed into higher conviction opportunities including Palo Alto Networks and other AI-centric stocks.

Amid the rapid transformations AI is imposing on the technology sector, Brown Advisory's Large-Cap Growth Strategy has announced fundamental shifts in its portfolio. The fund fully exited its position in CoStar Group (CSGP) due to a slow residential platform ramp-up and a challenging mortgage environment, while also divesting from ServiceNow (NOW) citing rising uncertainty in the software sector driven by AI innovation. This capital has been redeployed into higher-conviction opportunities, primarily Palo Alto Networks (PANW) and other AI-centric equities.

This strategic pivot comes as the traditional software sector faces competitive headwinds, with recent earnings reports from peers like Salesforce and Workday showing similar pressures on enterprise spending per market data. Conversely, demand for cybersecurity and AI infrastructure remains robust, explaining the fund's shift toward Palo Alto Networks, which previously reported subscription revenue growth exceeding 20% in prior quarters (per company earnings filings).

Investors should monitor current price levels, as CSGP closed at $30.00 and NOW at $106.32 as of July 2, 2026, while PANW stood at $348.06 on the same date according to market data. Looking ahead, the upcoming Chinese Manufacturing PMI data on June 30 may influence global tech sentiment, alongside speeches from Fed officials which will clarify the liquidity path for growth-oriented sectors.