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Cohu Inc (COHU)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +16
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — COHU

Based on 261 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added COHU 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
261 hedge funds hold COHU 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 — +25% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+53 new funds entered over the past year (+25% 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 — 57% buying

147 buying111 selling
Last quarter: 147 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 — ~48 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 38 → 55 → 48 → 48. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 23% new
143 out of 261 hedge funds have held COHU 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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Value +34% but shares only +5% — price-driven

Value
+34%
Shares
+4%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +34%, but actual share count only changed +5%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~48 new funds/quarter

40 → 38 → 55 → 48 → 48 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 38 → 55 → 48 → 48. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 267 holders: 169 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 31 entered 1–2 years ago, and 67 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds
47 of 260 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — COHU

In 2026 Q1, 147 hedge funds were net buyers of COHU (48 opened a new position, 99 added to an existing one), while 111 reduced or exited (79 trimmed, 32 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 36% of total institutional value in COHU is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +16 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 261.

Hedge Fund Ownership: COHU

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

Market Analysis: COHU

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Company Profile: COHU

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much COHU has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 80d ago
COHU
nan%
XLK
+39.8%

COHU outperformed XLK by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
COHU
nan%
XLK
+5.4%

Since the filing became public, COHU outperformed XLK 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.

27 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.0
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: COHU
259 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 259 245 5.71%
13F Shares 50M 48M 4.59%
Total Value $1.49B $1.11B 34.22%
New Positions 46 48 -2
Increased Positions 96 73 +23
Closed Positions 32 36 -4
Reduced Positions 78 93 -15
Total Calls 4 2 100.0%
Total Puts 3 1 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 0.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

259 + investors

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Top 25 COHU holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Meros Investment Management, LP 3.66% 275,958 $8.4M
2 4D Advisors, LLC 3.59% 185,000 $5.7M
3 Tributary Capital Management, LLC 2.04% 687,219 $21.0M
4 Lightrock Netherlands B.V. 1.19% 152,105 $5.6M
5 Dean Capital Management 1.12% 88,248 $2.7M
6 Systematic Financial Management LP 0.98% 1,401,234 $42.9M
7 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.98% 646,133 $19.8M
8 Essex Investment Management Co LLC 0.93% 191,885 $5.9M
9 Azarias Capital Management, L.P. 0.82% 59,559 $1.8M
10 Stanley-Laman Group, Ltd. 0.79% 209,012 $6.4M
11 Emerald Advisers, LLC 0.76% 780,099 $23.9M
12 Paradigm Capital Management Inc/Ny 0.73% 623,852 $19.1M
13 Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust 0.73% 489,850 $15.0M
14 Royce & Associates LP 0.61% 2,027,717 $62.1M
15 SG Capital Management LLC 0.59% 290,877 $8.9M
16 Pier Capital, LLC 0.57% 112,874 $3.5M
17 Dean Investment Associates, LLC 0.54% 126,022 $3.9M
18 Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC 0.42% 188,342 $5.8M
19 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 0.41% 1,294,616 $39.6M
20 Sapience Investments, LLC 0.39% 99 $3K
21 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.30% 45,990 $1.4M
22 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.29% 105,576 $3.2M
23 Mizuho Markets Americas LLC 0.23% 272,150 $8.3M
24 Needham Investment Management LLC 0.20% 130,000 $4.0M
25 Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC 0.18% 1,779,795 $54.5M
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 — Cohu Inc (COHU)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for COHU?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added COHU 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 COHU?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 147 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 COHU holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 47 of 260 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% 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 COHU?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 143 out of 261 hedge funds have held COHU 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 Cohu Inc (COHU) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, COHU has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.4% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), COHU has gained nan% vs +39.8% for XLK. 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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