Avantor Inc (AVTR) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q2 2026)

Avantor Inc (AVTR)

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

Smart Money Signals — AVTR

Based on 453 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added AVTR 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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High ownership — 90% of 3.0Y peak

90% of all-time peak

453 funds currently hold this stock — 90% of the 3.0-year high of 503 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Outflows — 10% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

48 fewer hedge funds hold AVTR compared to a year ago (-10% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.

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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

290 buying186 selling

Last quarter: 290 funds were net buyers (99 opened a brand new position + 191 added to an existing one). Only 186 were sellers (111 trimmed + 75 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new AVTR position: 77 → 68 → 91 → 99. 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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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 24% new

243 out of 453 hedge funds have held AVTR 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 +43% but shares only +2% — price-driven

Value

+43%

+2%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +43%, but actual share count only changed +2%. 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

94 → 77 → 68 → 91 → 99 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 77 → 68 → 91 → 99. A growing number of institutions are discovering AVTR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 58% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 27% new

Entry-cohort mix of 462 holders: 267 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 68 entered 1–2 years ago, and 127 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds

59% from top-100 AUM funds

60 of 451 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in AVTR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.1

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.1/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)	Prior (2026 Q1)	Change
Funds Holding	447	429	4.2%
13F Shares	699M	691M	1.28%
Total Value	$6.82B	$5.30B	28.68%
New Positions	97	91	+6
Increased Positions	184	167	+17
Closed Positions	77	77	-
Reduced Positions	109	126	-17
Total Calls	6	7	-14.29%
Total Puts	5	7	-28.57%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.83	1.0	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q2)

Prior (2026 Q1)

Change

Funds Holding

447

429

4.2%

13F Shares

699M

691M

1.28%

Total Value

$6.82B

$5.30B

28.68%

New Positions

Increased Positions

184

167

+17

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

109

126

-17

Total Calls

-14.29%

Total Puts

-28.57%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.83

1.0

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

447 + investors

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

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

Top 25 AVTR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	New Mountain Capital, L.L.C.	100.00%	14,000,000	$138.6M
2	Brickwood Asset Management LLP	32.70%	4,597,519	$45.5M
3	Engine Capital Management, LP	19.13%	19,860,830	$196.6M
4	Western Standard LLC	7.07%	2,109,984	$20.9M
5	Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC	5.68%	6,789,314	$67.2M
6	Kettle Hill Capital Management, LLC	4.53%	1,860,954	$18.4M
7	Belfer Management LLC	3.66%	22,317	$221K
8	Greenhaven Associates Inc	2.82%	24,637,310	$243.9M
9	Agman Capital LLC	2.59%	414,898	$4.1M
10	Southeastern Asset Management Inc/Tn/	2.44%	4,725,478	$46.8M
11	Sector Gamma As	1.95%	906,088	$9.0M
12	Prescott General Partners LLC	1.32%	2,600,000	$25.7M
13	Voss Capital, LP	1.22%	2,650,000	$26.2M
14	Shapiro Capital Management LLC	1.00%	1,672,410	$16.6M
15	First Pacific Advisors, LP	1.00%	8,190,740	$81.1M
16	Private Management Group Inc	0.81%	3,097,234	$30.7M
17	Gendell Jeffrey L	0.67%	7,607,270	$75.3M
18	Clearline Capital LP	0.66%	1,123,806	$11.1M
19	Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P.	0.65%	7,392,825	$73.2M
20	New South Capital Management Inc	0.64%	1,472,617	$14.6M
21	Dodge & Cox	0.62%	120,020,974	$1.19B
22	Melqart Asset Management (UK) Ltd	0.60%	635,800	$6.3M
23	Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC	0.59%	19,735,968	$195.4M
24	London Co of Virginia	0.59%	10,485,960	$103.8M
25	Yacktman Asset Management LP	0.58%	4,770,000	$47.2M

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 — Avantor Inc (AVTR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AVTR?

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

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 290 funds were net buyers (99 opened a brand new position + 191 added to an existing one). Only 186 were sellers (111 trimmed + 75 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for AVTR holders?

Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds: 60 of 451 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in AVTR. 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 AVTR?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 243 out of 453 hedge funds have held AVTR 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.

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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Avantor Inc (AVTR)

Smart Money Signals — AVTR

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

High ownership — 90% of 3.0Y peak

Outflows — 10% fewer funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +43% but shares only +2% — price-driven

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 27% newcomers

Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds

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