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AZZ INC (AZZ)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -8
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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — AZZ

Based on 300 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AZZ 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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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
300 hedge funds hold AZZ 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 — +33% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+74 new funds entered over the past year (+33% 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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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

168 buying146 selling
Last quarter: 168 funds bought or added vs 146 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-35 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 25 → 47 → 83 → 48. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

52% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 25% new
157 out of 300 hedge funds have held AZZ 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

27 → 25 → 47 → 83 → 48 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 25 → 47 → 83 → 48. 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 — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years

58% veterans 13% 1-2yr 29% new
Of 302 current holders: 175 (58%) 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 — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 300 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in AZZ. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AZZ

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

Market Analysis: AZZ

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Company Profile: AZZ

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

51 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: AZZ
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 302 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 302 311 -2.89%
13F Shares 27M 28M -4.11%
Total Value $2.83B $3.03B -6.78%
New Positions 48 83 -35
Increased Positions 120 94 +26
Closed Positions 56 27 +29
Reduced Positions 96 106 -10
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.33 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

302 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of AZZ — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 DELPHI MANAGEMENT INC /MA/ 1.48% 9,918 $1K
2 Pullen Investment Management, LLC 1.46% 23,284 $2.9M
3 Abacus FCF Advisors LLC 1.30% 45,990 $5.8M
4 J.M. Arbour, LLC 0.72% 6,020 $753K
5 Diesslin Group, Inc. 0.39% 7,000 $876K
6 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.39% 3,750 $469K
7 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.34% 18,136 $2.3M
8 PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC 0.30% 8,101 $1.0M
9 Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC 0.23% 19,010 $2.4M
10 MOODY NATIONAL BANK TRUST DIVISION 0.17% 14,253 $1.8M
11 Claro Advisors Inc. 0.08% 5,144 $644K
12 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.07% 9,000 $1.1M
13 CONTRAVISORY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.07% 2,626 $329K
14 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.06% 441 $55K
15 RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.05% 23,507 $2.9M
16 Balboa Wealth Partners 0.05% 2,223 $278K
17 WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC 0.04% 18,603 $2.3M
18 TECTONIC ADVISORS LLC 0.04% 6,251 $782K
19 SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED 0.04% 4,196 $525K
20 Moran Wealth Management, LLC 0.03% 8,426 $1.1M
21 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.03% 22,253 $3K
22 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.03% 13,200 $2K
23 BROWN, LISLE/CUMMINGS, INC. 0.03% 902 $113K
24 Oak Harvest Investment Services 0.03% 2,025 $253K
25 ARS Investment Partners, LLC 0.02% 3,108 $389K
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% 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 — AZZ INC (AZZ)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AZZ?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AZZ 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 AZZ?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 168 funds bought or added vs 146 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 AZZ holders?

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 300 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in AZZ. 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 AZZ?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 157 out of 300 hedge funds have held AZZ 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.

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.