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Bloomin Brands Inc (BLMN)

224 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BLMN. 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
↓ -4
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — BLMN

Based on 226 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 BLMN 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 — 83% of 3.0Y peak

83% of all-time peak
226 funds currently hold this stock — 83% of the 3.0-year high of 271 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 5% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
12 fewer hedge funds hold BLMN compared to a year ago (-5% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

124 buying136 selling
Last quarter: 136 funds reduced or exited vs 124 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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More new buyers each quarter (+16 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BLMN position: 29 → 38 → 42 → 58. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 19% new
133 out of 226 hedge funds have held BLMN 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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Growing discovery — still being found

49 → 29 → 38 → 42 → 58 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 29 → 38 → 42 → 58. A growing number of institutions are discovering BLMN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 235 holders: 162 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 22 entered 1–2 years ago, and 51 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 225 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in BLMN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.7/10 — 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 — BLMN

In 2026 Q1, 124 hedge funds were net buyers of BLMN (58 opened a new position, 66 added to an existing one), while 136 reduced or exited (74 trimmed, 62 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 40% of total institutional value in BLMN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -4 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 226.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BLMN

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

Market Analysis: BLMN

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Company Profile: BLMN

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Bloomin Brands Inc (BLMN) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BLMN 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 · 78d ago
BLMN
+41.3%
XLY
+8.9%

BLMN outperformed XLY by +32.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
BLMN
-5.1%
XLY
+1.9%

Since the filing became public, BLMN outperformed XLY by -7.0% .

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.

20 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BLMN
224 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 224 230 -2.61%
13F Shares 84M 86M -2.79%
Total Value $439M $532M -17.52%
New Positions 56 42 +14
Increased Positions 65 60 +5
Closed Positions 62 41 +21
Reduced Positions 72 99 -27
Total Calls 5 6 -16.67%
Total Puts 5 4 25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

224 + investors

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

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Top 25 BLMN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Miller Value Partners, LLC 2.87% 2,036,734 $11.0M
2 Starboard Value LP 0.94% 7,980,992 $43.1M
3 Towle & Co 0.67% 317,861 $1.7M
4 Verdad Advisers, LP 0.61% 100,000 $540K
5 Mork Capital Management, LLC 0.19% 50,000 $270K
6 Diametric Capital, LP 0.17% 119,470 $645K
7 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.16% 102,764 $555K
8 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.13% 176,869 $1.5M
9 Erste Asset Management GmbH 0.12% 2,500,000 $13.3M
10 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.08% 66,803 $361K
11 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.07% 94,950 $513K
12 Bridgefront Capital, LLC 0.07% 48,683 $263K
13 Caz Investments LP 0.06% 10,000 $54K
14 Lone Peak Global Investors LLC 0.04% 49,345 $266K
15 Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd 0.04% 44,548 $241K
16 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.04% 43,230 $231K
17 R Squared Ltd 0.04% 12,963 $70K
18 Atom Investors LP 0.03% 83,480 $451K
19 Trexquant Investment LP 0.03% 764,856 $4.1M
20 Farringdon Capital, Ltd. 0.03% 23,592 $127K
21 Xcel Wealth Management, LLC 0.03% 18,549 $100K
22 Weiss Asset Management LP 0.03% 291,844 $1.6M
23 Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies, LLC 0.03% 327,269 $1.8M
24 Brooklyn Investment Group 0.03% 151,325 $817K
25 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.02% 690,137 $3.7M
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 — Bloomin Brands Inc (BLMN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BLMN?

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

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 136 funds reduced or exited vs 124 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.

What is the fund quality score for BLMN holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 43 of 225 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in BLMN. 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 BLMN?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 133 out of 226 hedge funds have held BLMN 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 Bloomin Brands Inc (BLMN) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BLMN has moved -5.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BLMN has gained +41.3% vs +8.9% 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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