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Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +51
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — DRI

Based on 1083 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DRI 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
1,083 hedge funds hold DRI 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding DRI is almost the same as a year ago (+33 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

583 buying439 selling
Last quarter: 583 funds bought or added vs 439 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 (+13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new DRI position: 83 → 141 → 143 → 156. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

66% conviction (2yr+) 15% medium 18% new
719 out of 1,083 hedge funds have held DRI 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 +35%, value +9%

Value
+8%
Shares
+34%
Last quarter: funds added +35% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +9%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

140 → 83 → 141 → 143 → 156 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 83 → 141 → 143 → 156. A growing number of institutions are discovering DRI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 18% newcomers

70% veterans 11% 1-2yr 18% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,112 holders: 783 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 125 entered 1–2 years ago, and 204 (18%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

65% from top-100 AUM funds
68 of 1078 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in DRI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — DRI

In 2026 Q2, 583 hedge funds were net buyers of DRI (156 opened a new position, 427 added to an existing one), while 439 reduced or exited (334 trimmed, 105 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 65% of total institutional value in DRI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +51 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1083.

Hedge Fund Ownership: DRI

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

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

35 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: DRI
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 1072 1032 3.88%
13F Shares 149M 110M 34.87%
Total Value $23.07B $21.21B 8.76%
New Positions 154 143 +11
Increased Positions 420 363 +57
Closed Positions 109 104 +5
Reduced Positions 326 317 +9
Total Calls 17 17 -
Total Puts 17 20 -15.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.18 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 DRI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Clear Trail Advisors, LLC 5.07% 161,294 $33.2M
2 Hamlin Capital Management, LLC 3.81% 822,585 $169.5M
3 Woodley Farra Manion Portfolio Management Inc 3.28% 330,950 $68.2M
4 Westport Asset Management Inc 2.94% 35,000 $7.2M
5 Virginia Wealth Management Group, INC. 2.78% 27,085 $5.6M
6 Running Oak Capital LLC 1.92% 54,634 $11.3M
7 Applied Finance Capital Management, LLC 1.39% 90,811 $18.7M
8 Valley Wealth Managers, INC. 1.25% 105,180 $21.7M
9 Harrell Investment Partners, LLC 1.21% 27,125 $5.6M
10 Willis Investment Counsel 1.20% 122,400 $25.2M
11 Decatur Capital Management, Inc. 1.18% 16,917 $3.5M
12 Ellsworth Advisors, LLC 1.17% 36,446 $7.1M
13 Anchor Bay Capital, Inc. 1.06% 8,975 $2.0M
14 Vista Investment Partners LLC 1.02% 19,768 $4.1M
15 Earnest Partners LLC 1.01% 1,364,023 $281.0M
16 Vista Investment Partners II, LLC 1.00% 12,324 $2.5M
17 Winthrop Partners - WNY, LLC 0.99% 9,743 $2.0M
18 Skba Capital Management LLC 0.96% 28,315 $5.8M
19 Bahl & Gaynor LLC 0.96% 1,007,805 $207.6M
20 Comprehensive Financial Consultants Institutional, Inc. 0.91% 16,673 $3.4M
21 Newport Trust Company, LLC 0.87% 1,752,479 $361.0M
22 Carolina Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.87% 10,721 $2.2M
23 Brian Low Financial Group, LLC 0.82% 6,849 $1.4M
24 Morton Community Bank 0.81% 19,395 $4.0M
25 Phoenix Wealth Advisors 0.79% 11,420 $2.4M
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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 — Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for DRI?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added DRI 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 DRI?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 583 funds bought or added vs 439 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 DRI holders?

Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds: 68 of 1078 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% of total institutional value in DRI. 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 DRI?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 719 out of 1,083 hedge funds have held DRI 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.

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