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Cracker Barrel Old Ctry Stor (CBRL)

242 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CBRL. 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
↑ +10
Streak
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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — CBRL

Based on 244 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CBRL 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 — 84% of 3.0Y peak

84% of all-time peak
244 funds currently hold this stock — 84% of the 3.0-year high of 291 funds (reached 2023 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 9% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
23 fewer hedge funds hold CBRL compared to a year ago (-9% 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 — 54% buying

129 buying111 selling
Last quarter: 129 funds bought or added vs 111 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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Steady new buyers — ~52 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 50 → 44 → 47 → 52. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 19% new
155 out of 244 hedge funds have held CBRL 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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Steady discovery — ~52 new funds/quarter

51 → 50 → 44 → 47 → 52 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 50 → 44 → 47 → 52. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 72% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Of 258 current holders: 186 (72%) 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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Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 244 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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 — CBRL

In 2026 Q1, 129 hedge funds were net buyers of CBRL (52 opened a new position, 77 added to an existing one), while 111 reduced or exited (69 trimmed, 42 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 38% of total institutional value in CBRL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +10 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 244.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CBRL

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

Market Analysis: CBRL

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Company Profile: CBRL

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Cracker Barrel Old Ctry Stor (CBRL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CBRL 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 · 77d ago
CBRL
nan%
XLY
+8.9%

CBRL outperformed XLY by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
CBRL
nan%
XLY
+1.9%

Since the filing became public, CBRL outperformed XLY by nan% .

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 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CBRL
242 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 242 234 3.42%
13F Shares 23M 25M -10.57%
Total Value $636M $645M -1.41%
New Positions 50 47 +3
Increased Positions 73 80 -7
Closed Positions 42 66 -24
Reduced Positions 68 74 -6
Total Calls 10 12 -16.67%
Total Puts 9 13 -30.77%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.9 1.08 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

242 + investors

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

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Top 25 CBRL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Biglari, Sardar 3.82% 69,141 $1.9M
2 Simcoe Capital LLC 3.00% 116,334 $3.3M
3 Gmt Capital Corp 2.04% 1,590,700 $44.7M
4 Soviero Asset Management, LP 1.05% 75,000 $2.1M
5 Meros Investment Management, LP 0.79% 65,000 $1.8M
6 Parvin Asset Management, LLC 0.34% 16,635 $468K
7 Pingora Partners LLC 0.31% 18,750 $527K
8 Horrell Capital Management, Inc. 0.29% 22,337 $628K
9 Pinnacle Holdings, LLC 0.28% 31,003 $871K
10 Crawford Fund Management, LLC 0.26% 48,000 $1.3M
11 Blueshift Asset Management, LLC 0.24% 28,647 $805K
12 VARCOV Co. 0.24% 22,977 $646K
13 Beacon Investment Advisors LLC 0.23% 21,830 $614K
14 Carson Advisory Inc. 0.18% 12,502 $351K
15 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.18% 34,587 $2.1M
16 Delta Asset Management LLC/Tn 0.13% 50,608 $1.4M
17 Bridgefront Capital, LLC 0.13% 18,329 $515K
18 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.12% 3,943 $111K
19 Ironwood Investment Management LLC 0.11% 9,750 $274K
20 Biglari Capital CORP. 0.11% 35,859 $1.0M
21 Inceptionr LLC 0.10% 15,385 $432K
22 PDT Partners, LLC 0.10% 60,873 $1.7M
23 Rodgers Brothers Inc. 0.10% 30,045 $845K
24 Aviance Capital Partners, LLC 0.10% 28,942 $814K
25 CenterBook Partners LP 0.09% 59,921 $1.7M
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 — Cracker Barrel Old Ctry Stor (CBRL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CBRL?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CBRL 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 CBRL?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 129 funds bought or added vs 111 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 CBRL holders?

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds: 44 of 244 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held CBRL?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 155 out of 244 hedge funds have held CBRL 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 Cracker Barrel Old Ctry Stor (CBRL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

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