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Cullen Frost Bankers Inc (CFR)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +30
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — CFR

Based on 564 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CFR 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
564 hedge funds hold CFR 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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Steady growth — +20% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+93 new funds entered over the past year (+20% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

259 buying257 selling
Last quarter: 259 funds bought or added vs 257 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 — ~85 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 60 → 94 → 81 → 85. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 61% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 21% new
344 out of 564 hedge funds have held CFR 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 — ~85 new funds/quarter

67 → 60 → 94 → 81 → 85 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 60 → 94 → 81 → 85. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 568 holders: 379 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 49 entered 1–2 years ago, and 140 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
57 of 564 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in CFR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — CFR

In 2026 Q2, 259 hedge funds were net buyers of CFR (85 opened a new position, 174 added to an existing one), while 257 reduced or exited (202 trimmed, 55 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 49% of total institutional value in CFR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +30 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 564.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CFR

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

Market Analysis: CFR

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Cullen Frost Bankers Inc (CFR) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CFR has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLF) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 75d ago
CFR
+5.4%
XLF
+6.8%

CFR outperformed XLF by -1.4% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 30d ago
CFR
-3.6%
XLF
-1.6%

Since the filing became public, CFR outperformed XLF by -2.0% .

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.

17 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
5.5
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CFR
561 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 561 534 5.06%
13F Shares 68M 55M 22.88%
Total Value $8.63B $7.32B 17.91%
New Positions 83 81 +2
Increased Positions 170 182 -12
Closed Positions 56 66 -10
Reduced Positions 201 168 +33
Total Calls 2 4 -50.0%
Total Puts 2 3 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.75 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

561 + investors

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Top 25 CFR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Martin Capital Partners, LLC 3.97% 69,851 $10.8M
2 Greenfield Seitz Capital Management, LLC 2.46% 53,491 $8.3M
3 Lawson Kroeker Investment Management Inc/Ne 2.28% 53,268 $8.2M
4 DB&C Advisors, LLC 2.20% 13,163 $2.0M
5 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 1.94% 133,300 $20.6M
6 Glass Wealth Management Co LLC 1.75% 33,838 $5.2M
7 Rydar Equities, Inc. 1.56% 17,149 $2.8M
8 Champlain Investment Partners, LLC 1.51% 379,610 $58.7M
9 Aristotle Capital Management, LLC 1.45% 4,465,464 $690.0M
10 Sanders Morris Harris LLC 1.31% 14,652 $2.3M
11 Riverwater Partners LLC 1.09% 23,787 $3.7M
12 Sciencast Management LP 0.89% 27,765 $4.3M
13 TCTC Holdings, LLC 0.89% 218,787 $33.8M
14 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.86% 732,331 $113.2M
15 King Luther Capital Management Corp 0.79% 1,246,075 $192.5M
16 Eight 31 Financial, LLC 0.77% 8,361 $1.3M
17 Hilton Capital Management, LLC 0.75% 70,983 $11.0M
18 M.E. Allison & CO., INC. 0.75% 8,378 $1.3M
19 Madison Asset Management, LLC 0.74% 403,055 $62.3M
20 First Eagle Investment Management, LLC 0.72% 2,777,658 $429.2M
21 Palisade Capital Management, LP 0.70% 104,125 $16.1M
22 Westwood Holdings Group Inc 0.69% 590,515 $91.2M
23 Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. 0.63% 460,437 $71.1M
24 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 0.61% 235,795 $36.4M
25 Artemis Investment Management LLP 0.60% 436,543 $67.5M
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 — Cullen Frost Bankers Inc (CFR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CFR?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CFR 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 CFR?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 259 funds bought or added vs 257 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 CFR holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 57 of 564 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in CFR. 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 CFR?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 344 out of 564 hedge funds have held CFR 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 Cullen Frost Bankers Inc (CFR) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CFR has moved -3.6% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -1.6% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), CFR has gained +5.4% vs +6.8% for XLF. 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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