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Elanco Animal Health Inc (ELAN)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +32
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — ELAN

Based on 512 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ELAN 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
512 hedge funds hold ELAN 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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Fast accumulation — +43% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+153 new funds entered over the past year (+43% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

295 buying221 selling
Last quarter: 295 funds bought or added vs 221 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-29 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 57 → 82 → 126 → 97. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 50% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 29% new
258 out of 512 hedge funds have held ELAN 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

46 → 57 → 82 → 126 → 97 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 57 → 82 → 126 → 97. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 59% veterans vs 32% newcomers

■ 59% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 32% new
Entry-cohort mix of 523 holders: 309 (59%) are 2+ year veterans, 47 entered 1–2 years ago, and 167 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds

60% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 511 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in ELAN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.4
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.4/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — ELAN

In 2026 Q1, 295 hedge funds were net buyers of ELAN (97 opened a new position, 198 added to an existing one), while 221 reduced or exited (156 trimmed, 65 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 60% of total institutional value in ELAN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +32 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 512.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ELAN

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

Market Analysis: ELAN

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Company Profile: ELAN

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Elanco Animal Health Inc (ELAN) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ELAN has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) 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 · 78d ago
ELAN
+1.3%
XLV
+4.3%

ELAN outperformed XLV by -3.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
ELAN
+22.0%
XLV
+5.4%

Since the filing became public, ELAN outperformed XLV by +16.6% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

36 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ELAN
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 510 480 6.25%
13F Shares 544M 523M 3.96%
Total Value $12.00B $11.76B 1.99%
New Positions 96 126 -30
Increased Positions 193 151 +42
Closed Positions 66 46 +20
Reduced Positions 151 145 +6
Total Calls 6 9 -33.33%
Total Puts 6 10 -40.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.11 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 ELAN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Black Creek Investment Management Inc. 13.47% 10,493,849 $251.1M
2 Redwood Grove Capital, LLC 9.98% 1,291,800 $30.9M
3 Shapiro Capital Management LLC 4.44% 2,967,180 $71.0M
4 Defilade Capital Management, L.P. 3.13% 931,121 $22.3M
5 Watchtower Advisors, LP 2.51% 147,816 $3.5M
6 Bowen Hanes & Co Inc 1.54% 2,647,270 $63.3M
7 Dorsey Wright & Associates 1.40% 472,814 $11.3M
8 Winslow Capital Management, LLC 1.27% 13,614,355 $325.8M
9 Williamson Legacy Group, LLC 1.15% 64,278 $1.5M
10 DDD Partners, LLC 1.02% 618,084 $14.8M
11 Douglas Lane & Associates, LLC 0.98% 2,847,152 $68.1M
12 Dodge & Cox 0.91% 68,944,100 $1.65B
13 Primecap Management Co/Ca/ 0.86% 45,840,956 $1.10B
14 Thrive Capital Management, LLC 0.75% 143,584 $3.4M
15 Old West Investment Management, LLC 0.75% 290,156 $6.9M
16 Artemis Investment Management LLP 0.72% 2,841,535 $68.0M
17 Hardman Johnston Global Advisors LLC 0.71% 622,670 $14.9M
18 Steinberganna Wealth Management 0.71% 61,449 $1.5M
19 Quartz Partners, LLC 0.69% 74,438 $1.8M
20 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.66% 209,225 $5.0M
21 Winnow Wealth LLC 0.64% 34,934 $836K
22 Peak Retirement Planning, Inc. 0.64% 134,608 $3.2M
23 Integral Health Asset Management, LLC 0.63% 550,000 $13.2M
24 Sapience Investments, LLC 0.61% 197 $5K
25 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 0.58% 2,362,526 $56.5M
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 — Elanco Animal Health Inc (ELAN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ELAN?

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

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 295 funds bought or added vs 221 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 ELAN holders?

Elite ownership — 60% AUM from top-100 funds: 62 of 511 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 60% of total institutional value in ELAN. 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 ELAN?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 258 out of 512 hedge funds have held ELAN 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 Elanco Animal Health Inc (ELAN) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ELAN has moved +22.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.4% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of +16.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ELAN has gained +1.3% vs +4.3% for XLV. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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