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Graco Inc (GGG)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +60
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
57%

Smart Money Signals — GGG

Based on 759 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GGG 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
759 hedge funds hold GGG 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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Steady growth — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+84 new funds entered over the past year (+12% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 57% buying

397 buying302 selling
Last quarter: 397 funds bought or added vs 302 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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More new buyers each quarter (+30 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new GGG position: 95 → 70 → 83 → 113. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 17% new
492 out of 759 hedge funds have held GGG 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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Growing discovery — still being found

79 → 95 → 70 → 83 → 113 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 95 → 70 → 83 → 113. A growing number of institutions are discovering GGG each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 21% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Entry-cohort mix of 763 holders: 519 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 81 entered 1–2 years ago, and 163 (21%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds
63 of 756 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.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — GGG

In 2026 Q1, 397 hedge funds were net buyers of GGG (113 opened a new position, 284 added to an existing one), while 302 reduced or exited (249 trimmed, 53 sold completely) — a 57% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 36% of total institutional value in GGG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +60 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 759.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GGG

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

Market Analysis: GGG

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Company Profile: GGG

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Graco Inc (GGG) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GGG has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 77d ago
GGG
nan%
XLI
+10.5%

GGG outperformed XLI by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
GGG
nan%
XLI
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, GGG outperformed XLI by nan% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

49 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
7.4
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GGG
754 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 754 699 7.87%
13F Shares 148M 149M -0.68%
Total Value $12.17B $12.12B 0.44%
New Positions 110 83 +27
Increased Positions 283 219 +64
Closed Positions 55 77 -22
Reduced Positions 246 283 -37
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 1 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.33 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

754 + investors

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Top 25 GGG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 ROSS\JOHNSON & Associates LLC 54.26% 35,561 $3.0M
2 PACK Private Wealth, LLC 5.98% 153,713 $13.0M
3 Quantum Capital Management, LLC / NJ 5.37% 495,503 $41.9M
4 Maren Capital LLC 3.46% 781,784 $66.2M
5 Port Capital LLC 3.45% 916,397 $77.6M
6 Mairs & Power Inc 3.30% 3,815,684 $323.0M
7 Montanaro Asset Management Ltd 2.78% 110,000 $9.3M
8 Viawealth, LLC 2.49% 52,795 $4.5M
9 Rbo & Co LLC 2.42% 177,280 $15.0M
10 Jlb & Associates Inc 2.36% 194,454 $16.5M
11 Union Heritage Capital, LLC 2.29% 72,699 $6.2M
12 PineStone Asset Management Inc. 2.16% 3,625,540 $306.9M
13 Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers LLC 2.15% 148,326 $12.6M
14 Fenimore Asset Management Inc 2.07% 1,094,912 $92.7M
15 Running Oak Capital LLC 1.81% 158,049 $13.4M
16 Taylor Hoffman Capital Management LLC 1.27% 48,574 $4.1M
17 Snyder Capital Management L P 1.26% 766,539 $64.9M
18 True Vision MN LLC 1.16% 26,562 $2.2M
19 Fiera Capital Corp 1.14% 3,938,901 $333.4M
20 BOCHK Asset Management Ltd 1.14% 65,000 $5.5M
21 Bennett Selby Investments LP 1.07% 35,915 $3.0M
22 Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC 1.03% 4,143,514 $350.7M
23 Dorsey & Whitney Trust CO LLC 0.98% 209,517 $17.7M
24 Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC 0.91% 540,641 $45.8M
25 Taylor Frigon Capital Management LLC 0.90% 18,706 $1.6M
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 — Graco Inc (GGG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GGG?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added GGG 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 GGG?

Slight buying edge — 57% buying: Last quarter: 397 funds bought or added vs 302 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 GGG holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 63 of 756 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 GGG?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 492 out of 759 hedge funds have held GGG 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 Graco Inc (GGG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GGG has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GGG has gained nan% vs +10.5% for XLI. 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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