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Ennis Inc (EBF)

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

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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — EBF

Based on 166 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their EBF 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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At the ownership peak (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
166 hedge funds hold EBF 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 EBF is almost the same as a year ago (-3 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

92 buying66 selling
Last quarter: 92 funds bought or added vs 66 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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Steady new buyers — ~24 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 13 → 23 → 26 → 24. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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61% of holders stayed for 2+ years

61% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 19% new
102 out of 166 hedge funds have held EBF 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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Growing discovery — still being found

21 → 13 → 23 → 26 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 13 → 23 → 26 → 24. A growing number of institutions are discovering EBF each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 66% veterans vs 21% newcomers

66% veterans 13% 1-2yr 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 166 holders: 110 (66%) are 2+ year veterans, 21 entered 1–2 years ago, and 35 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 166 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — EBF

In 2026 Q1, 92 hedge funds were net buyers of EBF (24 opened a new position, 68 added to an existing one), while 66 reduced or exited (41 trimmed, 25 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 39% of total institutional value in EBF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 166.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EBF

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

Market Analysis: EBF

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Ennis Inc (EBF) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much EBF has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 85d ago
EBF
+0.0%
XLI
+10.2%

EBF outperformed XLI by -10.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 40d ago
EBF
+7.0%
XLI
+3.9%

Since the filing became public, EBF outperformed XLI by +3.1% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

18 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EBF
166 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 166 167 -0.6%
13F Shares 22M 22M 0.72%
Total Value $447M $387M 15.41%
New Positions 24 26 -2
Increased Positions 68 57 +11
Closed Positions 25 26 -1
Reduced Positions 41 64 -23
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

166 + investors

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

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Top 25 EBF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Almitas Capital LLC 0.67% 138,956 $3.0M
2 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.53% 40,361 $865K
3 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.49% 22,020 $472K
4 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.23% 48,578 $1.0M
5 Royce & Associates LP 0.22% 1,054,148 $22.6M
6 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 0.18% 105,100 $2.3M
7 Lakewood Asset Management LLC 0.15% 10,974 $235K
8 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.07% 19,450 $417K
9 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.06% 52,879 $1.1M
10 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.06% 48,000 $1.0M
11 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.06% 1,637,887 $35.4M
12 Caldwell Sutter Capital, INC. 0.06% 6,632 $142K
13 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.04% 1,307,646 $28.0M
14 Quest 10 Wealth Builders, Inc. 0.04% 2,000 $43K
15 Wedge Capital Management L L P/Nc 0.04% 94,652 $2.0M
16 Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. 0.04% 49,173 $1.1M
17 Evolve Private Wealth, LLC 0.03% 27,780 $595K
18 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.03% 48,839 $1.0M
19 AlphaQuest LLC 0.02% 23,853 $430K
20 Seizert Capital Partners, LLC 0.02% 22,559 $483K
21 MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 0.02% 716,929 $15.4M
22 Teacher Retirement System of Texas 0.02% 219,013 $4.7M
23 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.02% 45,282 $970K
24 Alps Advisors Inc 0.02% 180,694 $3.9M
25 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.02% 14,520 $311K
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 — Ennis Inc (EBF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EBF?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their EBF 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 EBF?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 92 funds bought or added vs 66 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 EBF holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 38 of 166 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 EBF?

61% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 102 out of 166 hedge funds have held EBF 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 Ennis Inc (EBF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EBF has moved +7.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +3.9% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +3.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EBF has gained +0.0% vs +10.2% 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.

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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