Based on 54 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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No change last quarter
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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High ownership — 70% of 3.0Y peak
70% of all-time peak
54 funds currently hold this stock — 70% of the 3.0-year high of 77 funds (reached 2023 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year
fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding DLTH is almost the same as a year ago (+0 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More buyers than sellers — 62% buying
31 buying19 selling
Last quarter: 31 funds were net buyers (10 opened a brand new position + 21 added to an existing one). Only 19 were sellers (9 trimmed + 10 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~10 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 7 → 8 → 7 → 10. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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74% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 74% conviction (2yr+)
■ 9% medium
■ 17% new
40 out of 54 hedge funds have held DLTH 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 +59% but shares only +7% — price-driven
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +59%, but actual share count only changed +7%. 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 — ~10 new funds/quarter
3 → 7 → 8 → 7 → 10 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 7 → 8 → 7 → 10. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 81% veterans vs 11% newcomers
■ 81% veterans
■ 7% 1-2yr
■ 11% new
Entry-cohort mix of 54 holders: 44 (81%) are 2+ year veterans, 4 entered 1–2 years ago, and 6 (11%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds
28% from top-100 AUM funds
19 of 54 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 1.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.