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Eastman Chem Co (EMN)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +16
Streak
1Q ▲
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — EMN

Based on 638 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added EMN 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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High ownership — 81% of 3.0Y peak

81% of all-time peak
638 funds currently hold this stock — 81% of the 3.0-year high of 787 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 — 19% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
149 fewer hedge funds hold EMN compared to a year ago (-19% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

338 buying307 selling
Last quarter: 338 funds bought or added vs 307 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 (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 101 → 67 → 126 → 118. 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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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 19% new
423 out of 638 hedge funds have held EMN 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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Value +20% but shares only +4% — price-driven

Value
+20%
Shares
+3%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +20%, but actual share count only changed +4%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

105 → 101 → 67 → 126 → 118 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 101 → 67 → 126 → 118. A growing number of institutions are discovering EMN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 71% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 71% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 652 holders: 462 (71%) are 2+ year veterans, 64 entered 1–2 years ago, and 126 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
53 of 633 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in EMN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.5/10 — 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 — EMN

In 2026 Q1, 338 hedge funds were net buyers of EMN (118 opened a new position, 220 added to an existing one), while 307 reduced or exited (205 trimmed, 102 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 42% of total institutional value in EMN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +16 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 638.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EMN

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

Market Analysis: EMN

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Company Profile: EMN

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Eastman Chem Co (EMN) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much EMN has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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
EMN
-3.2%
SPY
+15.9%

EMN outperformed SPY by -19.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
EMN
+3.2%
SPY
+2.0%

Since the filing became public, EMN outperformed SPY by +1.2% .

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.

34 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
6.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EMN
633 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 633 622 1.77%
13F Shares 109M 105M 3.61%
Total Value $8.00B $6.67B 20.03%
New Positions 116 126 -10
Increased Positions 215 195 +20
Closed Positions 105 147 -42
Reduced Positions 198 214 -16
Total Calls 7 12 -41.67%
Total Puts 11 10 10.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.57 0.83 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

633 + investors

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

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Top 25 EMN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 QSM Asset Management Ltd 4.29% 116,650 $8.8M
2 Impala Asset Management LLC 4.09% 115,000 $8.8M
3 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 2.94% 471,600 $36.0M
4 Cherokee Insurance Co 2.47% 85,300 $6.5M
5 Lloyd Harbor Capital Management, LLC 2.43% 78,000 $6.0M
6 William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. 2.31% 43,971 $3.9M
7 Edmp, INC. 2.23% 36,213 $2.8M
8 Intellus Advisors LLC 2.11% 201,900 $15.4M
9 Walnut Level Capital LLC 1.94% 30,000 $2.3M
10 Thomist Capital Management, LP 1.74% 84,700 $6.5M
11 Letko, Brosseau & Associates Inc 1.47% 1,193,346 $91.1M
12 DDD Partners, LLC 1.33% 251,859 $19.2M
13 Calydon Capital 1.28% 103,033 $7.9M
14 Miller Howard Investments Inc /Ny 1.25% 600,368 $45.8M
15 Altrius Capital Management Inc 1.23% 80,883 $6.2M
16 Dean Capital Management 0.98% 30,998 $2.4M
17 Butensky & Cohen Financial Security, Inc 0.98% 48,661 $3.7M
18 Mork Capital Management, LLC 0.93% 17,100 $1.3M
19 Eukles Asset Management 0.89% 26,110 $2.0M
20 Weaver C. Barksdale & Associates, Inc. 0.87% 11,897 $908K
21 Earnest Partners LLC 0.77% 2,446,234 $186.7M
22 Strengthening Families & Communities, LLC 0.74% 38,705 $3.0M
23 Albar Capital Partners LLP 0.73% 59,013 $4.5M
24 Slocum, Gordon & Co LLP 0.73% 14,000 $1.1M
25 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 0.72% 496,124 $37.9M
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 — Eastman Chem Co (EMN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EMN?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added EMN 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 EMN?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 338 funds bought or added vs 307 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 EMN holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 53 of 633 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in EMN. 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 EMN?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 423 out of 638 hedge funds have held EMN 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 Eastman Chem Co (EMN) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EMN has moved +3.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EMN has gained -3.2% vs +15.9% for SPY. 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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