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E L F BEAUTY INC (ELF)

469 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ELF. 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
↓ -36
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — ELF

Based on 438 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ELF 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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High ownership — 80% of 3.0Y peak

80% of all-time peak
438 funds currently hold this stock — 80% of the 3.0-year high of 547 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 — 12% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
59 fewer hedge funds hold ELF compared to a year ago (-12% 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 — 46% buying

239 buying281 selling
Last quarter: 281 funds reduced or exited vs 239 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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Steady new buyers — ~82 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 70 → 146 → 77 → 82. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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51% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 51% conviction (2yr+) ■ 27% medium ■ 23% new
222 out of 438 hedge funds have held ELF 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 -2%, value -44%

Value
-44%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: funds added -2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -44%. 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

114 → 70 → 146 → 77 → 82 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 70 → 146 → 77 → 82. ELF is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 56% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 56% veterans ■ 18% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Of 469 current holders: 262 (56%) 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.
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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

34% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 438 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — 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: ELF

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

Market Analysis: ELF

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Company Profile: ELF

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

32 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
6.6
/ 10
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Elite
3.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ELF
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 469 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 469 510 -8.04%
13F Shares 64M 65M -1.78%
Total Value $4.69B $8.39B -44.15%
New Positions 85 77 +8
Increased Positions 198 208 -10
Closed Positions 122 81 +41
Reduced Positions 205 237 -32
Total Calls 18 20 -10.0%
Total Puts 17 23 -26.09%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.94 1.15 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

469 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of ELF — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 JACOBSON & SCHMITT ADVISORS, LLC 2.13% 193,819 $11.7M
2 4WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. 0.36% 7,037 $418K
3 Peregrine Asset Advisers, Inc. 0.30% 18,616 $1.1M
4 White Wing Wealth Management 0.29% 8,085 $490K
5 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.25% 4,542 $275K
6 WASHINGTON TRUST Co 0.25% 121,598 $7.4M
7 Black Swift Group, LLC 0.24% 22,550 $1.4M
8 Sage Capital Management, LLC 0.15% 5,126 $311K
9 Marex Group plc 0.14% 25,118 $5.3M
10 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.13% 299,734 $18.2M
11 Generali Investments Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych 0.05% 1,600 $97K
12 AMI ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP 0.04% 11,353 $688K
13 Sarasin & Partners LLP 0.04% 54,787 $3.3M
14 USS Investment Management Ltd 0.04% 161,524 $9.8M
15 BURNEY CO/ 0.04% 20,153 $1.2M
16 GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES LLC 0.04% 5,311 $322K
17 Aberdeen Group plc 0.04% 358,134 $21.7M
18 Raiffeisen Bank International AG 0.03% 40,000 $2.4M
19 Swedbank AB 0.03% 480,801 $29.1M
20 NORDEN GROUP LLC 0.02% 3,866 $234K
21 WESBANCO BANK INC 0.02% 13,000 $788K
22 Diversified Trust Co 0.02% 19,055 $1.2M
23 Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC 0.02% 3,391 $206K
24 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.02% 17,100 $1K
25 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.02% 250,413 $15K
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 — E L F BEAUTY INC (ELF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ELF?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ELF 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 ELF?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 281 funds reduced or exited vs 239 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 ELF holders?

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds: 46 of 438 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% 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 ELF?

51% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 222 out of 438 hedge funds have held ELF 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.