Crane Company (CR): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Crane Company (CR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CR has moved +21.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +17.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CR gained +22.3% vs +11.0% for XLI. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Crane Company (CR)

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

Smart Money Signals — CR

Based on 558 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CR 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

558 hedge funds hold CR 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

+101 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 — 54% buying

295 buying252 selling

Last quarter: 295 funds bought or added vs 252 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 — ~90 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 70 → 83 → 89 → 90. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 22% new

324 out of 558 hedge funds have held CR 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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Growing discovery — still being found

54 → 70 → 83 → 89 → 90 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 70 → 83 → 89 → 90. A growing number of institutions are discovering CR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 23% new

Entry-cohort mix of 574 holders: 368 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 73 entered 1–2 years ago, and 133 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds

57 of 557 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in CR. 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	556	547	1.65%
13F Shares	43M	51M	-15.2%
Total Value	$7.26B	$8.14B	-10.79%
New Positions	88	89	-1
Increased Positions	202	190	+12
Closed Positions	79	58	+21
Reduced Positions	170	172	-2
Total Calls	7	4	75.0%
Total Puts	9	3	200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.29	0.75	Bearish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

556

547

1.65%

13F Shares

43M

51M

-15.2%

Total Value

$7.26B

$8.14B

-10.79%

New Positions

-1

Increased Positions

202

190

+12

Closed Positions

+21

Reduced Positions

170

172

-2

Total Calls

75.0%

Total Puts

200.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.29

0.75

Bearish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

556 + investors

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

QUARTER:

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 CR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Bain Capital Public Equity Management II, LLC	34.80%	117,124	$21.6M
2	One Madison Group LLC	7.10%	359,520	$61.5M
3	Congruence Capital, LLC	6.53%	113,964	$19.5M
4	Arrow Capital Management, LLC	6.11%	51,478	$8.8M
5	Bain Capital Public Equity, LP	4.73%	4,973	$850K
6	Sandhill Capital Partners LLC	3.10%	211,009	$36.1M
7	Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al	1.68%	998,391	$170.7M
8	Resolute Capital Asset Partners LLC	1.57%	17,500	$3.0M
9	Charter Oak Advisors LP	1.29%	12,478	$2.1M
10	Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP	1.28%	205,744	$35.2M
11	Kingdon Capital Management, L.L.C.	1.13%	60,000	$10.3M
12	Ceredex Value Advisors LLC	1.07%	199,700	$34.1M
13	Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd.	1.05%	161,298	$27.6M
14	Artemis Investment Management LLP	0.98%	543,000	$92.9M
15	Olympiad Research LP	0.87%	1,665	$285K
16	Gabelli Funds LLC	0.83%	716,209	$122.5M
17	Brant Point Investment Management LLC	0.80%	36,494	$6.2M
18	J. Goldman & Co LP	0.77%	154,540	$26.4M
19	Bradley Foster & Sargent Inc/Ct	0.59%	223,238	$38.2M
20	Griffin Asset Management, INC.	0.59%	30,494	$5.2M
21	Select Equity Group, L.P.	0.54%	615,821	$105.3M
22	Kennedy Capital Management LLC	0.52%	143,696	$24.6M
23	Congress Asset Management Co	0.48%	392,121	$67.1M
24	First City Capital Management, Inc.	0.47%	5,166	$883K
25	South Shore Capital Advisors	0.46%	3,712	$635K

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 — Crane Company (CR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CR?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CR 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 CR?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 295 funds bought or added vs 252 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 CR holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 57 of 557 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in CR. 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 CR?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 324 out of 558 hedge funds have held CR 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 Crane Company (CR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CR has moved +21.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +17.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CR has gained +22.3% vs +11.0% for XLI. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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.

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Crane Company (CR)

Smart Money Signals — CR

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +22% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 54% buying

Steady new buyers — ~90 new funds per quarter

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 23% newcomers

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

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