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CVS HEALTH CORP (CVS)

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — CVS

Based on 1831 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CVS 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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High ownership — 89% of 3.0Y peak

89% of all-time peak
1,831 funds currently hold this stock — 89% of the 3.0-year high of 2,055 funds (reached 2023 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+291 new funds entered over the past year (+19% 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 — 53% buying

953 buying843 selling
Last quarter: 953 funds bought or added vs 843 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 (+47 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new CVS position: 281 → 191 → 210 → 257. 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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72% of holders stayed for 2+ years

72% conviction (2yr+) 14% medium 14% new
1,322 out of 1,831 hedge funds have held CVS 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 — ~257 new funds/quarter

188 → 281 → 191 → 210 → 257 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 281 → 191 → 210 → 257. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 74% of holders stayed 2+ years

74% veterans 9% 1-2yr 18% new
Of 1,902 current holders: 1,405 (74%) 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 — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds
50 of 1831 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in CVS. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CVS

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

Market Analysis: CVS

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Company Profile: CVS

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

155 top-rated funds 14 high-conviction
Consensus
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4.2
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Hedge Fund Positioning: CVS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 2K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1902 1799 5.73%
13F Shares 1.15B 1.12B 2.48%
Total Value $90.11B $83.64B 7.72%
New Positions 260 212 +48
Increased Positions 778 757 +21
Closed Positions 153 149 +4
Reduced Positions 806 807 -1
Total Calls 38 44 -13.64%
Total Puts 41 44 -6.82%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.08 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of CVS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Employees Provident Fund Board 4.31% 971,566 $100.8M
2 PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 3.21% 13,773,053 $989.2M
3 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 3.04% 517,700 $37.2M
4 Value Partners Investments Inc. 2.96% 539,973 $38.8M
5 Hamlin Capital Management, LLC 2.85% 1,642,646 $118.0M
6 Stolper Co 2.28% 105,571 $8K
7 F&V Capital Management, LLC 2.18% 143,592 $10K
8 Orca Investment Management, LLC 2.14% 35,023 $2.5M
9 Canoe Financial LP 2.12% 2,169,961 $155.8M
10 Urban Wealth Management, LLC 2.12% 28,862 $2.1M
11 CANTOR FITZGERALD INVESTMENT ADVISORS L.P. 1.94% 366,368 $26.3M
12 Daytona Street Capital LLC 1.87% 33,439 $2.4M
13 Econ Financial Services Corp 1.83% 55,009 $4.0M
14 Community Bank & Trust, Waco, Texas 1.83% 12,857 $9K
15 Alpha Omega Wealth Management LLC 1.73% 148,915 $10.7M
16 Blue Capital, Inc. 1.71% 36,381 $2.6M
17 Cohen Capital Management, Inc. 1.69% 152,013 $10.9M
18 CACTI ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 1.68% 386,428 $27.8M
19 Flagship Capital Management Inc. 1.48% 27,994 $2.0M
20 Center for Wealth Management Advisory 1.43% 24,383 $1.9M
21 Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC 1.41% 19,854 $1.4M
22 Dorato Capital Management 1.33% 22,875 $1.8M
23 DEROY & DEVEREAUX PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 1.31% 381,630 $27K
24 LifePlan Financial, LLC 1.22% 22,904 $1.6M
25 Oak Asset Management, LLC 1.20% 48,690 $3.5M
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — CVS HEALTH CORP (CVS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CVS?

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

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 953 funds bought or added vs 843 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 CVS holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 50 of 1831 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in CVS. 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 CVS?

72% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,322 out of 1,831 hedge funds have held CVS 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.

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.