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American Outdoor Brands Inc (AOUT)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -2
Streak
3Q ▼
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — AOUT

Based on 91 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AOUT positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 88% of 3.0Y peak

88% of all-time peak
91 funds currently hold this stock — 88% of the 3.0-year high of 103 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding AOUT is almost the same as a year ago (+1 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

43 buying32 selling
Last quarter: 43 funds bought or added vs 32 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~11 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 27 → 16 → 15 → 11. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 19% new
59 out of 91 hedge funds have held AOUT 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 +25% but shares only +6% — price-driven

Value
+24%
Shares
+6%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +25%, but actual share count only changed +6%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

7 → 27 → 16 → 15 → 11 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 27 → 16 → 15 → 11. AOUT is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 91 holders: 61 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 8 entered 1–2 years ago, and 22 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 24% AUM from major funds

24% from top-100 AUM funds
29 of 91 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 24% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — AOUT

In 2026 Q1, 43 hedge funds were net buyers of AOUT (11 opened a new position, 32 added to an existing one), while 32 reduced or exited (19 trimmed, 13 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This extends a 3-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 24% of total institutional value in AOUT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -2 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 91.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AOUT

How many hedge funds hold AOUT — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of AOUT vs. share price

Market Analysis: AOUT

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Company Profile: AOUT

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy American Outdoor Brands Inc (AOUT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much AOUT has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 81d ago
AOUT
nan%
XLY
nan%

AOUT outperformed XLY by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 36d ago
AOUT
nan%
XLY
nan%

Since the filing became public, AOUT outperformed XLY by nan% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

10 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
4.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: AOUT
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 90 93 -3.23%
13F Shares 9M 9M 6.26%
Total Value $85M $68M 24.79%
New Positions 11 15 -4
Increased Positions 32 30 +2
Closed Positions 14 22 -8
Reduced Positions 19 27 -8
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 AOUT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Teton Advisors, LLC 0.77% 116,957 $1.1M
2 Engine Capital Management, LP 0.74% 656,329 $6.1M
3 Diversified Investment Strategies, LLC 0.72% 120,000 $1.1M
4 Argos Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.34% 126,185 $1.2M
5 Brandes Investment Partners, LP 0.16% 2,428,930 $22.7M
6 Royce & Associates LP 0.08% 916,030 $8.6M
7 GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.04% 30,186 $282K
8 RBF Capital, LLC 0.03% 65,000 $607K
9 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.03% 314,813 $2.9M
10 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.02% 88,816 $830K
11 State of Wyoming 0.02% 15,914 $149K
12 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.01% 56,136 $524K
13 Gabelli Funds LLC 0.00% 71,056 $664K
14 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 204,168 $1.9M
15 Atria Investments, Inc 0.00% 21,966 $205K
16 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.00% 36,706 $343K
17 &Partners 0.00% 23,863 $223K
18 Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership 0.00% 190,997 $1.8M
19 Sanctuary Advisors, LLC 0.00% 16,557 $155K
20 Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.00% 58,360 $545K
21 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 2,308 $22K
22 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.00% 10,340 $97K
23 American Century Companies Inc 0.00% 77,618 $725K
24 Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. 0.00% 1,254 $12K
25 SOA Wealth Advisors, LLC. 0.00% 174 $2K
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 — American Outdoor Brands Inc (AOUT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AOUT?

Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AOUT positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for AOUT?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 43 funds bought or added vs 32 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for AOUT holders?

Strong quality — 24% AUM from major funds: 29 of 91 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 24% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held AOUT?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 59 out of 91 hedge funds have held AOUT 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 American Outdoor Brands Inc (AOUT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AOUT has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AOUT has gained nan% vs nan% for XLY. 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.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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