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Chewy Inc (CHWY)

582 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CHWY. 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
↑ +12
Streak
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — CHWY

Based on 585 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 CHWY 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
585 hedge funds hold CHWY 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
+105 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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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

377 buying272 selling
Last quarter: 377 funds bought or added vs 272 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 (+21 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CHWY position: 143 → 131 → 103 → 124. 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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45% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 45% conviction (2yr+) ■ 27% medium ■ 27% new
266 out of 585 hedge funds have held CHWY 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -0%, value -20%

Value
-19%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: funds added -0% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -20%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

105 → 143 → 131 → 103 → 124 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 143 → 131 → 103 → 124. CHWY 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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Deep conviction — 55% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 55% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 31% new
Of 634 current holders: 348 (55%) 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 — 26% AUM from major funds

26% from top-100 AUM funds
57 of 585 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — CHWY

In 2026 Q1, 377 hedge funds were net buyers of CHWY (124 opened a new position, 253 added to an existing one), while 272 reduced or exited (160 trimmed, 112 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 26% of total institutional value in CHWY is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +12 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 585.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CHWY

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

Market Analysis: CHWY

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Company Profile: CHWY

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Chewy Inc (CHWY) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CHWY 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 · 75d ago
CHWY
-28.5%
XLY
+7.0%

CHWY outperformed XLY by -35.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
CHWY
-9.3%
XLY
+0.1%

Since the filing became public, CHWY outperformed XLY by -9.4% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

40 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
7.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CHWY
582 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 582 573 1.57%
13F Shares 420M 420M -0.04%
Total Value $11.16B $13.88B -19.6%
New Positions 123 103 +20
Increased Positions 244 206 +38
Closed Positions 114 129 -15
Reduced Positions 144 186 -42
Total Calls 28 27 3.7%
Total Puts 23 26 -11.54%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.82 0.96 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

582 + investors

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Top 25 CHWY holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 BC Partners PE LP 79.95% 176,478,228 $4.76B
2 Kazazian Asset Management, LLC 5.93% 201,000 $5.4M
3 Mane Global Capital Management LP 5.18% 1,863,963 $50.3M
4 Tabor Asset Management, LP 4.05% 372,717 $10.1M
5 Torque Asset Management LLC 3.46% 325,987 $8.8M
6 Hook Mill Capital Partners, LP 3.13% 1,314,921 $35.5M
7 Baypointe Partners LLC 3.11% 84,000 $2.3M
8 SG Capital Management LLC 2.52% 1,408,154 $38.0M
9 Encore Global Management, LP 2.10% 111,500 $3.0M
10 Ami Asset Management Corp 1.28% 742,991 $20.1M
11 Zuckerman Investment Group, LLC 1.25% 493,238 $13.3M
12 Champlain Investment Partners, LLC 0.94% 2,750,304 $74.3M
13 Thompson Investment Management, INC. 0.93% 265,962 $7.2M
14 Trust Investment Advisors 0.91% 57,369 $1.5M
15 Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC 0.87% 714,246 $19.3M
16 Thrive Capital Management, LLC 0.81% 136,140 $3.7M
17 Burkehill Global Management, LP 0.80% 600,000 $16.2M
18 Bayesian Capital Management, LP 0.73% 22,130 $598K
19 Maplelane Capital, LLC 0.71% 291,826 $19.7M
20 Future Fund LLC 0.70% 73,868 $2.0M
21 Miller Financial Services LLC 0.70% 23,674 $639K
22 Peak Retirement Planning, Inc. 0.68% 125,746 $3.4M
23 Eventide Asset Management, LLC 0.63% 1,412,290 $38.1M
24 Pembroke Management, LTD 0.63% 160,327 $4.3M
25 Maplelane Capital, LLC 0.62% 640,000 $17.3M
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 — Chewy Inc (CHWY)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CHWY?

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

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 377 funds bought or added vs 272 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 CHWY holders?

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds: 57 of 585 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 26% 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 CHWY?

45% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 266 out of 585 hedge funds have held CHWY 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 Chewy Inc (CHWY) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CHWY has moved -9.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -9.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CHWY has gained -28.5% vs +7.0% 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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