Caesarstone Ltd (CSTE): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Caesarstone Ltd (CSTE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CSTE has moved +11.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +6.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CSTE gained +78.5% vs +10.5% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Caesarstone Ltd (CSTE)

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Smart Money Signals — CSTE

Based on 36 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CSTE positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

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Below peak — only 52% of 3.0Y high

52% of all-time peak

Only 36 funds hold CSTE today versus a peak of 69 funds at 2024 Q2 — just 52% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.

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Outflows — 45% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

29 fewer hedge funds hold CSTE compared to a year ago (-45% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.

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Heavy selling pressure — only 27% buying

9 buying24 selling

Last quarter: 24 funds sold vs only 9 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~3 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 13 → 4 → 4 → 3. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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81% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 81% conviction (2yr+) ■ 11% medium ■ 8% new

29 out of 36 hedge funds have held CSTE 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 -59%, value -78%

Value

-78%

-58%

Last quarter: funds added -59% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -78%. 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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Saturation — most institutions already know this story

9 → 13 → 4 → 4 → 3 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 4 → 4 → 3. Far fewer institutions are entering now vs. a year ago. When the pool of potential new buyers shrinks this fast, future price support from institutional inflows weakens significantly.

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Deep conviction — 81% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 81% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 8% new

Of 36 current holders: 29 (81%) 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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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds

15 of 36 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in CSTE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

2.0

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 2.0/10 — 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	36	42	-14.29%
13F Shares	3M	7M	-58.95%
Total Value	$3M	$12M	-78.15%
New Positions	3	4	-1
Increased Positions	6	9	-3
Closed Positions	9	5	+4
Reduced Positions	15	16	-1
Total Calls	1	1	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

-14.29%

13F Shares

-58.95%

Total Value

$3M

$12M

-78.15%

New Positions

-1

Increased Positions

-3

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

-1

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

36 + investors

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

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

Top 25 CSTE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	RBF Capital, LLC	0.02%	377,254	$404K
2	Yelin Lapidot Holdings Management Ltd.	0.01%	66,042	$71K
3	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.00%	66,185	$71K
4	Renaissance Technologies LLC	0.00%	376,302	$403K
5	Empowered Funds, LLC	0.00%	58,008	$62K
6	Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC	0.00%	20,500	$22K
7	Investors Research Corp	0.00%	900	—
8	Jane Street Group, LLC	0.00%	530,955	$568K
9	Millennium Management LLC	0.00%	163,381	$175K
10	UBS Group AG	0.00%	192,047	$205K
11	HSBC Holdings plc	0.00%	45,974	$49K
12	Truvestments Capital LLC	0.00%	100	—
13	Citadel Advisors LLC	0.00%	99,000	$106K
14	LPL Financial LLC	0.00%	50,432	$54K
15	Qube Research & Technologies Ltd	0.00%	11,235	$12K
16	TD Waterhouse Canada Inc.	0.00%	2,310	$2K
17	Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec	0.00%	1,800	$2K
18	Advisors Asset Management, Inc.	0.00%	285	—
19	Barclays plc	0.00%	15,931	$17K
20	BlackRock, Inc.	0.00%	188,484	$202K
21	Federated Hermes, INC.	0.00%	1,807	$2K
22	Bank of America Corp /de/	0.00%	34,626	$37K
23	Goldman Sachs Group Inc	0.00%	21,891	$23K
24	Osaic Holdings, INC.	0.00%	1,449	$2K
25	Morgan Stanley	0.00%	29,238	$31K

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 — Caesarstone Ltd (CSTE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CSTE?

Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their CSTE positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for CSTE?

Heavy selling pressure — only 27% buying: Last quarter: 24 funds sold vs only 9 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for CSTE holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 15 of 36 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in CSTE. 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 CSTE?

81% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 29 out of 36 hedge funds have held CSTE 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 Caesarstone Ltd (CSTE) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CSTE has moved +11.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +6.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CSTE has gained +78.5% vs +10.5% for XLI. 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.

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Caesarstone Ltd (CSTE)

Smart Money Signals — CSTE

Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row

Below peak — only 52% of 3.0Y high

Outflows — 45% fewer funds vs a year ago

Heavy selling pressure — only 27% buying

Steady new buyers — ~3 new funds per quarter

81% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares -59%, value -78%

Saturation — most institutions already know this story

Deep conviction — 81% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

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