Embecta Corp (EMBC): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Embecta Corp (EMBC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EMBC has moved -1.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +6.0% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EMBC gained -64.9% vs +4.9% for XLV. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Embecta Corp (EMBC)

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

Smart Money Signals — EMBC

Based on 332 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 EMBC 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 — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak

332 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 359 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Outflows — 8% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

27 fewer hedge funds hold EMBC compared to a year ago (-8% 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 — 47% buying

133 buying153 selling

Last quarter: 153 funds reduced or exited vs 133 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 52 → 57 → 53 → 41. 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 27% medium ■ 16% new

190 out of 332 hedge funds have held EMBC 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 +3%, value -27%

Value

-26%

+3%

Last quarter: funds added +3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -27%. 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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Steady discovery — ~41 new funds/quarter

51 → 52 → 57 → 53 → 41 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 52 → 57 → 53 → 41. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 65% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 21% new

Of 336 current holders: 217 (65%) 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 — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds

47 of 332 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

3.1

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.1/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	329	352	-6.53%
13F Shares	60M	58M	3.38%
Total Value	$508M	$694M	-26.87%
New Positions	40	53	-13
Increased Positions	90	95	-5
Closed Positions	63	45	+18
Reduced Positions	91	96	-5
Total Calls	3	4	-25.0%
Total Puts	2	4	-50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.67	1.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

329

352

-6.53%

13F Shares

60M

58M

3.38%

Total Value

$508M

$694M

-26.87%

New Positions

-13

Increased Positions

-5

Closed Positions

+18

Reduced Positions

-5

Total Calls

-25.0%

Total Puts

-50.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.67

1.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

329 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 EMBC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Sio Capital Management, LLC	2.34%	1,847,850	$16.3M
2	Verdad Advisers, LP	0.55%	55,000	$486K
3	Yacktman Asset Management LP	0.43%	3,671,877	$32.5M
4	SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC	0.37%	67,255	$595K
5	River Road Asset Management, LLC	0.35%	3,449,502	$30.5M
6	Deerfield Management Company, L.P.	0.26%	2,534,961	$22.4M
7	A&I Financial Services, LLC	0.26%	62,363	$551K
8	Clark Estates Inc/Ny	0.22%	105,211	$930K
9	Ceera Investments, LLC	0.15%	37,425	$331K
10	Jefferies Financial Group Inc.	0.14%	2,355,162	$20.8M
11	Isthmus Partners, LLC	0.14%	146,342	$1.3M
12	Parvin Asset Management, LLC	0.13%	20,333	$180K
13	North Star Investment Management Corp.	0.10%	190,091	$1.7M
14	Rubric Capital Management LP	0.10%	1,037,416	$9.2M
15	Saba Capital Management, L.P.	0.09%	384,609	$3.4M
16	CWA Asset Management Group, LLC	0.08%	252,524	$2.2M
17	Baron Wealth Management LLC	0.08%	28,403	$251K
18	Crawford Investment Counsel Inc	0.06%	384,875	$3.4M
19	Tweedy, Browne Co LLC	0.05%	75,356	$666K
20	iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd	0.05%	11,286	$100K
21	Inspire Investing, LLC	0.04%	58,157	$514K
22	WINTON GROUP Ltd	0.04%	136,019	$1.2M
23	AlphaQuest LLC	0.03%	49,981	$594K
24	Walleye Capital LLC	0.03%	793,292	$7.0M
25	Mirova	0.03%	80,139	$708K

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 — Embecta Corp (EMBC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EMBC?

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

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 153 funds reduced or exited vs 133 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 EMBC holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 47 of 332 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% 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 EMBC?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 190 out of 332 hedge funds have held EMBC 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 Embecta Corp (EMBC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EMBC has moved -1.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +6.0% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EMBC has gained -64.9% vs +4.9% for XLV. 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.

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Embecta Corp (EMBC)

Smart Money Signals — EMBC

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

High ownership — 92% of 3.0Y peak

Outflows — 8% fewer funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-12 vs last Q)

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares +3%, value -27%

Steady discovery — ~41 new funds/quarter

Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

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