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Eastern Co (EML)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -3
Streak
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Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — EML

Based on 68 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · 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 EML 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 (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
68 hedge funds hold EML 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 EML is almost the same as a year ago (+2 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

36 buying43 selling
Last quarter: 43 funds reduced or exited vs 36 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 — ~17 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 12 → 5 → 14 → 17. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 26% new
33 out of 68 hedge funds have held EML 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+36% value, -2% shares)

Value
+35%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: total value of institutional EML holdings rose +36% even though funds reduced share count by 2%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

4 → 12 → 5 → 14 → 17 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 12 → 5 → 14 → 17. 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 — 56% veterans vs 31% newcomers

■ 56% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 31% new
Entry-cohort mix of 68 holders: 38 (56%) are 2+ year veterans, 9 entered 1–2 years ago, and 21 (31%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds

29% from top-100 AUM funds
24 of 68 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — EML

In 2026 Q2, 36 hedge funds were net buyers of EML (17 opened a new position, 19 added to an existing one), while 43 reduced or exited (23 trimmed, 20 sold completely) — a 46% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 29% of total institutional value in EML is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -3 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 68.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EML

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

Market Analysis: EML

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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.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: EML
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 68 71 -4.23%
13F Shares 4M 5M -1.66%
Total Value $123M $91M 35.64%
New Positions 17 14 +3
Increased Positions 19 16 +3
Closed Positions 20 9 +11
Reduced Positions 23 29 -6
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 EML holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Barington Companies Management, LLC 12.73% 650,000 $18.1M
2 Minerva Advisors LLC 9.61% 546,402 $15.2M
3 Teton Advisors, LLC 2.05% 127,200 $3.5M
4 Tieton Capital Management, LLC 1.74% 217,210 $6.0M
5 Bristlecone Value Partners, LLC 0.20% 9,000 $251K
6 De Lisle Partners LLP 0.15% 47,988 $1.3M
7 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.14% 94,700 $2.6M
8 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.13% 504,419 $14.0M
9 GatePass Capital, LLC 0.12% 11,000 $306K
10 Wittenberg Investment Management, INC. 0.09% 9,034 $252K
11 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.04% 69,598 $1.9M
12 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.03% 63,501 $1.8M
13 Gabelli Funds LLC 0.03% 162,000 $4.5M
14 Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.01% 257,289 $7.2M
15 Bailard, INC. 0.01% 10,987 $306K
16 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 0.01% 16,661 $464K
17 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.01% 131,437 $3.7M
18 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.00% 33,400 $930K
19 SOA Wealth Advisors, LLC. 0.00% 936 $26K
20 Medallion Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 204 $6K
21 Sei Investments Co 0.00% 53,240 $1.5M
22 Ameriprise Financial Inc 0.00% 220,160 $6.1M
23 Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP/Ma 0.00% 4,500 $125K
24 Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. 0.00% 19,722 $549K
25 Marshall Wace, LLP 0.00% 44,356 $1.2M
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 — Eastern Co (EML)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EML?

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

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 43 funds reduced or exited vs 36 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 EML holders?

Strong quality — 29% AUM from major funds: 24 of 68 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 29% 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 EML?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 33 out of 68 hedge funds have held EML 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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