Based on 175 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BJRI 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 (98% of max)
98% of all-time peak
175 hedge funds hold BJRI 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 — +22% more funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
+32 new funds entered over the past year (+22% 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 sellers than buyers — 45% buying
86 buying106 selling
Last quarter: 106 funds reduced or exited vs 86 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Steady new buyers — ~40 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 30 → 46 → 38 → 40. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 67% conviction (2yr+)
■ 18% medium
■ 14% new
118 out of 175 hedge funds have held BJRI 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 (+13% value, -13% shares)
Last quarter: total value of institutional BJRI holdings rose +13% even though funds reduced share count by 13%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Steady discovery — ~40 new funds/quarter
16 → 30 → 46 → 38 → 40 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 30 → 46 → 38 → 40. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 74% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 74% veterans
■ 10% 1-2yr
■ 16% new
Of 182 current holders: 134 (74%) 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 — 45% AUM from top-100 funds
45% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 175 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in BJRI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.