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HANESBRANDS INC (HBI)

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Smart Money Signals — HBI

Based on 5 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · 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 HBI 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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Below peak — only 1% of 3.0Y high

1% of all-time peak
Only 5 funds hold HBI today versus a peak of 438 funds at 2023 Q1 — just 1% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 99% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
405 fewer hedge funds hold HBI compared to a year ago (-99% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Heavy selling pressure — only 0% buying

1 buying363 selling
Last quarter: 363 funds sold vs only 1 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-76 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 51 → 43 → 76 → 0. 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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80% of holders stayed for 2+ years

80% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 0% new
4 out of 5 hedge funds have held HBI 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

76 → 51 → 43 → 76 → 0 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 51 → 43 → 76 → 0. HBI 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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Deep conviction — 100% of holders stayed 2+ years

100% veterans 0% 1-2yr 0% new
Of 5 current holders: 5 (100%) 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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Elite ownership — 97% AUM from top-100 funds

97% from top-100 AUM funds
1 of 5 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 97% of total institutional value in HBI. 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HBI

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

Market Analysis: HBI

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Company Profile: HBI

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: HBI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 5 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 5 379 -98.68%
13F Shares 797K 309M -99.74%
Total Value $52M $2.03B -97.42%
New Positions 0 76 -76
Increased Positions 1 101 -100
Closed Positions 374 72 +302
Reduced Positions 2 167 -165
Total Calls 0 8 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 7 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.88 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 1 institutional holders of HBI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Medallion Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 800 $5K
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% 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 — HANESBRANDS INC (HBI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HBI?

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

Heavy selling pressure — only 0% buying: Last quarter: 363 funds sold vs only 1 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for HBI holders?

Elite ownership — 97% AUM from top-100 funds: 1 of 5 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 97% of total institutional value in HBI. 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 HBI?

80% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 4 out of 5 hedge funds have held HBI 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.