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CAVA GROUP INC (CAVA)

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

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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — CAVA

Based on 453 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CAVA 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 — 91% of 3.0Y peak

91% of all-time peak
453 funds currently hold this stock — 91% of the 3.0-year high of 500 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
33 fewer hedge funds hold CAVA compared to a year ago (-7% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

265 buying262 selling
Last quarter: 265 funds bought or added vs 262 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 (+14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CAVA position: 110 → 102 → 82 → 96. 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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Mixed — 26% long-term, 29% new

26% conviction (2yr+) 45% medium 29% new
Of the 453 current holders: 120 (26%) held >2 years, 203 held 1–2 years, and 130 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

110 → 110 → 102 → 82 → 96 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 110 → 102 → 82 → 96. CAVA is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Mixed cohorts — 26% veterans, 40% new entrants

26% veterans 34% 1-2yr 40% new
Of 493 current holders: 126 (26%) held 2+ years, 168 held 1–2 years, 199 (40%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
45 of 453 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in CAVA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CAVA

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

Market Analysis: CAVA

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Company Profile: CAVA

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

63 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: CAVA
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 493 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 493 511 -3.52%
13F Shares 126M 117M 7.24%
Total Value $7.20B $6.86B 4.93%
New Positions 96 89 +7
Increased Positions 221 299 -78
Closed Positions 110 125 -15
Reduced Positions 230 182 +48
Total Calls 24 27 -11.11%
Total Puts 21 29 -27.59%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.88 1.07 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

493 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of CAVA — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Inc 12.50% 363,865 $29.4M
2 Leibman Financial Services, Inc. 2.21% 37,207 $3.0M
3 Xcel Wealth Management, LLC 1.21% 53,982 $4.4M
4 Mainstream Capital Management LLC 1.16% 21,324 $1.7M
5 Watchman Group, Inc. 1.06% 54,060 $4.4M
6 Norman Fields, Gottscho Capital Management, LLC 0.89% 33,157 $2.7M
7 AFG FIDUCIARY SERVICES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 0.85% 17,725 $1.5M
8 Prospect Financial Services LLC 0.85% 17,202 $1.4M
9 WASHINGTON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC 0.52% 7,660 $620K
10 GoalVest Advisory LLC 0.39% 24,930 $2.0M
11 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.29% 492,059 $39.8M
12 Thoma Capital Management LLC 0.26% 5,396 $437K
13 MOODY NATIONAL BANK TRUST DIVISION 0.18% 23,718 $1.9M
14 BXM Wealth LLC 0.18% 2,830 $229K
15 S.A. Mason LLC 0.11% 3,542 $287K
16 Ridgewood Investments LLC 0.11% 3,232 $261K
17 Victrix Investment Advisors 0.10% 3,440 $278K
18 WESBANCO BANK INC 0.10% 45,100 $3.6M
19 Parkside Investments, LLC 0.10% 10,000 $809K
20 Oak Thistle LLC 0.10% 12,256 $992K
21 Legacy Wealth Asset Management, LLC 0.09% 4,475 $362K
22 E. Ohman J:or Asset Management AB 0.09% 41,089 $3.3M
23 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.08% 6,994 $566K
24 UHLMANN PRICE SECURITIES, LLC 0.08% 15,436 $1.2M
25 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.07% 253,931 $20.5M
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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 — CAVA GROUP INC (CAVA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CAVA?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CAVA 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 CAVA?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 265 funds bought or added vs 262 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 CAVA holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 45 of 453 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in CAVA. 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 CAVA?

Mixed — 26% long-term, 29% new: Of the 453 current holders: 120 (26%) held >2 years, 203 held 1–2 years, and 130 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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.