Aar Corp (AIR): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Aar Corp (AIR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AIR has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AIR gained nan% vs +11.0% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Aar Corp (AIR)

369 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in AIR. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — AIR

Based on 373 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AIR than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

373 hedge funds hold AIR right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.

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Fast accumulation — +50% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+125 new funds entered over the past year (+50% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.

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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

232 buying143 selling

Last quarter: 232 funds were net buyers (95 opened a brand new position + 137 added to an existing one). Only 143 were sellers (104 trimmed + 39 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+33 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new AIR position: 45 → 72 → 62 → 95. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.

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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 51% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 30% new

189 out of 373 hedge funds have held AIR for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Value +37% but shares only +5% — price-driven

Value

+37%

+4%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +37%, but actual share count only changed +5%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.

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Growing discovery — still being found

35 → 45 → 72 → 62 → 95 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 45 → 72 → 62 → 95. A growing number of institutions are discovering AIR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 32% newcomers

■ 58% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 32% new

Entry-cohort mix of 382 holders: 221 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 40 entered 1–2 years ago, and 121 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds

53 of 372 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in AIR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

4.3

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 4.3/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	369	317	16.4%
13F Shares	40M	38M	4.64%
Total Value	$4.32B	$3.16B	36.96%
New Positions	92	62	+30
Increased Positions	137	132	+5
Closed Positions	40	39	+1
Reduced Positions	101	83	+18
Total Calls	5	4	25.0%
Total Puts	5	2	150.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	0.5	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

369

317

16.4%

13F Shares

40M

38M

4.64%

Total Value

$4.32B

$3.16B

36.96%

New Positions

+30

Increased Positions

137

132

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

101

+18

Total Calls

25.0%

Total Puts

150.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

0.5

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

369 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in AIR. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 AIR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Broad Bay Capital Management, LP	7.62%	818,325	$89.6M
2	Ophir Asset Management Pty Ltd	6.88%	539,972	$59.1M
3	Wisconsin Capital Management LLC	4.23%	70,428	$7.7M
4	Bayberry Capital Partners LP	3.72%	110,000	$12.0M
5	Stansberry Asset Management, LLC	1.92%	170,976	$18.7M
6	Phocas Financial Corp.	1.74%	101,511	$11.1M
7	Resolute Capital Asset Partners LLC	1.73%	30,000	$3.3M
8	G2 Investment Partners Management LLC	1.60%	59,475	$6.5M
9	Emerald Advisers, LLC	1.54%	445,693	$48.8M
10	Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust	1.49%	280,257	$30.7M
11	Kingdon Capital Management, L.L.C.	1.20%	100,000	$10.9M
12	Formula Growth Ltd	1.04%	20,974	$2.3M
13	De Lisle Partners LLP	1.02%	78,217	$8.6M
14	Dean Capital Management	0.93%	20,549	$2.2M
15	Oberweis Asset Management Inc/	0.79%	245,125	$26.8M
16	Stanley-Laman Group, Ltd.	0.76%	56,628	$6.2M
17	Westwood Holdings Group Inc	0.76%	948,672	$103.8M
18	Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC	0.65%	39,356	$4.3M
19	New England Research & Management, Inc.	0.62%	13,375	$1.5M
20	Informed Momentum Co LLC	0.60%	47,122	$5.2M
21	Earnest Partners LLC	0.59%	1,305,070	$142.9M
22	Fortress Private Ledger, LLC	0.58%	17,015	$1.9M
23	Marsico Capital Management LLC	0.58%	180,458	$19.8M
24	Pembroke Management, LTD	0.53%	33,700	$3.7M
25	1492 Capital Management LLC	0.53%	12,600	$1.4M

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Aar Corp (AIR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AIR?

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row: For 6 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AIR than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for AIR?

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying: Last quarter: 232 funds were net buyers (95 opened a brand new position + 137 added to an existing one). Only 143 were sellers (104 trimmed + 39 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for AIR holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 53 of 372 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in AIR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held AIR?

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 189 out of 373 hedge funds have held AIR for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Aar Corp (AIR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AIR has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AIR has gained nan% vs +11.0% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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Aar Corp (AIR)

Smart Money Signals — AIR

Buying streak — 6 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +50% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 62% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+33 vs last Q)

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +37% but shares only +5% — price-driven

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 32% newcomers

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

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