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Archrock Inc (AROC)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +56
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — AROC

Based on 428 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AROC 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
428 hedge funds hold AROC 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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Steady growth — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+52 new funds entered over the past year (+14% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

239 buying185 selling
Last quarter: 239 funds bought or added vs 185 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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More new buyers each quarter (+34 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new AROC position: 52 → 54 → 67 → 101. 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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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 50% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 27% new
215 out of 428 hedge funds have held AROC 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+29% value, -1% shares)

Value
+29%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: total value of institutional AROC holdings rose +29% even though funds reduced share count by 1%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

79 → 52 → 54 → 67 → 101 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 52 → 54 → 67 → 101. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 55% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 55% veterans ■ 17% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Of 437 current holders: 241 (55%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 428 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in AROC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — AROC

In 2026 Q1, 239 hedge funds were net buyers of AROC (101 opened a new position, 138 added to an existing one), while 185 reduced or exited (140 trimmed, 45 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 44% of total institutional value in AROC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +56 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 428.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AROC

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

Market Analysis: AROC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Archrock Inc (AROC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much AROC has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLE) 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 · 75d ago
AROC
+5.2%
XLE
-6.1%

AROC outperformed XLE by +11.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
AROC
-2.2%
XLE
-3.2%

Since the filing became public, AROC outperformed XLE by +1.0% .

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.

29 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: AROC
423 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 423 372 13.71%
13F Shares 170M 172M -0.76%
Total Value $5.76B $4.46B 29.24%
New Positions 98 67 +31
Increased Positions 136 146 -10
Closed Positions 47 57 -10
Reduced Positions 139 118 +21
Total Calls 5 3 66.67%
Total Puts 4 2 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.8 0.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

423 + investors

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Top 25 AROC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Bernzott Capital Advisors 4.16% 249,515 $8.7M
2 Amplify Investments, LLC 3.84% 6,154 $214K
3 South Street Advisors LLC 1.88% 373,825 $13.0M
4 Bard Associates Inc 1.59% 182,391 $6.3M
5 Earnest Partners LLC 1.40% 9,766,279 $339.9M
6 Ellsworth Advisors, LLC 1.33% 202,942 $7.1M
7 Moody Aldrich Partners LLC 0.92% 146,373 $5.1M
8 Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. 0.87% 2,502,235 $87.1M
9 Everstar Asset Management, LLC 0.87% 46,825 $1.6M
10 Viking Fund Management LLC 0.78% 220,000 $7.7M
11 Energy Income Partners, LLC 0.78% 1,393,885 $48.5M
12 Wbi Investments, LLC 0.76% 78,671 $2.7M
13 Marietta Investment Partners LLC 0.68% 97,928 $3.4M
14 Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP 0.66% 996,468 $34.7M
15 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.60% 149,616 $5.2M
16 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 0.60% 1,259,925 $43.8M
17 Steadtrust LLC 0.59% 30,000 $1.0M
18 Severin Investments, LLC 0.58% 19,486 $678K
19 Addis & Hill, Inc 0.49% 23,153 $806K
20 Ground Swell Capital, LLC 0.43% 6,258 $218K
21 Caldwell Investment Management Ltd. 0.43% 31,500 $1.1M
22 Icon Advisers Inc/Co 0.40% 50,000 $1.7M
23 Wakefield Asset Management LLLP 0.39% 42,596 $1.5M
24 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.36% 98,831 $3.4M
25 Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP 0.35% 276,944 $9.6M
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 — Archrock Inc (AROC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AROC?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AROC 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 AROC?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 239 funds bought or added vs 185 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 AROC holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 428 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in AROC. 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 AROC?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 215 out of 428 hedge funds have held AROC 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 Archrock Inc (AROC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, AROC has moved -2.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -3.2% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), AROC has gained +5.2% vs -6.1% for XLE. 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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