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Grifols S A (GRFS)

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

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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — GRFS

Based on 182 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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No change last quarter

last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
182 hedge funds hold GRFS 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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Fast accumulation — +27% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+39 new funds entered over the past year (+27% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

97 buying81 selling
Last quarter: 97 funds bought or added vs 81 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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Steady new buyers — ~26 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 24 → 42 → 30 → 26. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 25% new
100 out of 182 hedge funds have held GRFS 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

20 → 24 → 42 → 30 → 26 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 24 → 42 → 30 → 26. GRFS 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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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 28% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Entry-cohort mix of 185 holders: 115 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 18 entered 1–2 years ago, and 52 (28%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
33 of 181 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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 — GRFS

In 2026 Q1, 97 hedge funds were net buyers of GRFS (26 opened a new position, 71 added to an existing one), while 81 reduced or exited (55 trimmed, 26 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 39% of total institutional value in GRFS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: flat (entries and exits balanced). Total institutional holders: 182.

Hedge Fund Ownership: GRFS

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

Market Analysis: GRFS

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Company Profile: GRFS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Grifols S A (GRFS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much GRFS has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) 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
GRFS
-4.7%
XLV
+4.2%

GRFS outperformed XLV by -8.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
GRFS
-0.3%
XLV
+5.3%

Since the filing became public, GRFS outperformed XLV by -5.6% .

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.

13 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
2.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: GRFS
181 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 181 182 -0.55%
13F Shares 141M 144M -2.07%
Total Value $1.12B $1.34B -16.4%
New Positions 26 30 -4
Increased Positions 71 59 +12
Closed Positions 27 28 -1
Reduced Positions 53 60 -7
Total Calls 2 1 100.0%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 2.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

181 + investors

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

QUARTER:
Top 25 GRFS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Permian Investment Partners, LP 17.15% 19,354,679 $155.2M
2 Black Creek Investment Management Inc. 3.61% 8,386,452 $67.3M
3 SaddleRock Capital Management LLC 2.94% 348,013 $2.8M
4 Brandes Investment Partners, LP 2.06% 36,333,714 $291.4M
5 Flat Footed LLC 1.20% 1,372,394 $11.0M
6 Henry James International Management Inc. 0.46% 157,945 $1.3M
7 Armistice Capital, LLC 0.43% 2,988,000 $24.0M
8 Anthracite Investment Company, Inc. 0.39% 86,688 $784K
9 State of Wyoming 0.23% 242,887 $1.9M
10 Credit Industriel Et Commercial 0.23% 361,455 $2.9M
11 Whitebox Advisors LLC 0.20% 2,067,798 $16.6M
12 Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, Inc. 0.14% 520,136 $4.2M
13 Aspen Wealth Management LLC 0.14% 86,466 $693K
14 Capital International Ltd /Ca/ 0.12% 404,486 $3.2M
15 Capital Group Investment Management Pte. Ltd. 0.11% 81,955 $657K
16 GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.09% 77,728 $623K
17 Capital International Sarl 0.08% 645,251 $5.2M
18 Advisors Preferred, LLC 0.06% 49,495 $397K
19 R Squared Ltd 0.06% 12,611 $101K
20 Atlas Capital Advisors INC. 0.04% 48,279 $387K
21 Bulltick Wealth Management, LLC 0.04% 20,973 $168K
22 Verition Fund Management LLC 0.04% 701,611 $5.6M
23 PCM Encore, LLC 0.03% 19,776 $159K
24 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.03% 63,848 $512K
25 New York State Common Retirement Fund 0.03% 2,452,728 $19.7M
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 — Grifols S A (GRFS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for GRFS?

No change last quarter: The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.

What is the institutional breadth score for GRFS?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 97 funds bought or added vs 81 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 GRFS holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 33 of 181 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 GRFS?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 100 out of 182 hedge funds have held GRFS 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 Grifols S A (GRFS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, GRFS has moved -0.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.3% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -5.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), GRFS has gained -4.7% vs +4.2% 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.

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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