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DENNYS CORP (DENN)

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

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Buyers last Q
43%

Smart Money Signals — DENN

Based on 133 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added DENN 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 — 90% of 3.0Y peak

90% of all-time peak
133 funds currently hold this stock — 90% of the 3.0-year high of 147 funds (reached 2024 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 9% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
13 fewer hedge funds hold DENN compared to a year ago (-9% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 43% buying

64 buying86 selling
Last quarter: 86 funds reduced or exited vs 64 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new DENN position: 26 → 19 → 21 → 35. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 21% new
80 out of 133 hedge funds have held DENN 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+17% value, -2% shares)

Value
+16%
Shares
-2%
Last quarter: total value of institutional DENN holdings rose +17% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

19 → 26 → 19 → 21 → 35 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 26 → 19 → 21 → 35. A growing number of institutions are discovering DENN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

69% veterans 9% 1-2yr 21% new
Of 140 current holders: 97 (69%) 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.

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds

26% from top-100 AUM funds
28 of 133 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.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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: DENN

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

Market Analysis: DENN

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Company Profile: DENN

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

23 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: DENN
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 140 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 140 138 1.45%
13F Shares 46M 47M -2.05%
Total Value $286M $245M 16.68%
New Positions 35 23 +12
Increased Positions 37 38 -1
Closed Positions 34 29 +5
Reduced Positions 65 56 +9
Total Calls 4 3 33.33%
Total Puts 4 5 -20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.67 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

Top 25 institutional holders of DENN — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 CIBRA Capital Ltd 2.73% 256,000 $1.6M
2 MONIMUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP 1.27% 310,197 $1.9M
3 OXFORD ASSET MANAGEMENT LLP 0.94% 372,003 $2.3M
4 First Trust Capital Management L.P. 0.64% 1,701,392 $10.6M
5 GLAZER CAPITAL, LLC 0.63% 3,877,778 $24.1M
6 ODDO BHF ASSET MANAGEMENT SAS 0.58% 2,500,000 $15.6M
7 Mork Capital Management, LLC 0.55% 145,000 $902K
8 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.49% 583,150 $3.6M
9 GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.34% 366,902 $2.3M
10 Caitong International Asset Management Co., Ltd 0.22% 13,097 $81K
11 WATER ISLAND CAPITAL LLC 0.14% 213,445 $1.3M
12 Claret Asset Management Corp 0.12% 170,723 $1.1M
13 Carmignac Gestion 0.11% 1,285,703 $8.0M
14 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.10% 258,800 $1.6M
15 Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. 0.06% 791,606 $4.9M
16 PenderFund Capital Management Ltd. 0.06% 63,500 $395K
17 Fruth Investment Management 0.05% 31,000 $192K
18 GABELLI FUNDS LLC 0.04% 863,899 $5.4M
19 Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC 0.04% 1,290,323 $8.0M
20 Groupe la Francaise 0.03% 390,000 $2.4M
21 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.03% 13,281 $83K
22 RICE HALL JAMES & ASSOCIATES, LLC 0.03% 89,861 $559K
23 GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.03% 458,000 $2.8M
24 HOTCHKIS & WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.03% 1,442,118 $9.0M
25 Alberta Investment Management Corp 0.03% 1,300,000 $8.1M
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 — DENNYS CORP (DENN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DENN?

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

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying: Last quarter: 86 funds reduced or exited vs 64 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for DENN holders?

Strong quality — 26% AUM from major funds: 28 of 133 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 DENN?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 80 out of 133 hedge funds have held DENN 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.