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Hillman Solutions Corp (HLMN)

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

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↓ -1
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — HLMN

Based on 232 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 HLMN 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 (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
232 hedge funds hold HLMN 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 HLMN is almost the same as a year ago (-8 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

113 buying116 selling
Last quarter: 116 funds reduced or exited vs 113 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 — ~35 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 26 → 37 → 35 → 35. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

52% conviction (2yr+) 28% medium 20% new
120 out of 232 hedge funds have held HLMN 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

33 → 26 → 37 → 35 → 35 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 26 → 37 → 35 → 35. A growing number of institutions are discovering HLMN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 58% of holders stayed 2+ years

58% veterans 17% 1-2yr 25% new
Of 232 current holders: 134 (58%) 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 — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
51 of 232 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in HLMN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 — HLMN

In 2026 Q1, 113 hedge funds were net buyers of HLMN (35 opened a new position, 78 added to an existing one), while 116 reduced or exited (80 trimmed, 36 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 45% of total institutional value in HLMN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 232.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HLMN

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

Market Analysis: HLMN

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Company Profile: HLMN

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Hillman Solutions Corp (HLMN) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HLMN 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 · 76d ago
HLMN
-7.2%
XLI
+8.9%

HLMN outperformed XLI by -16.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 31d ago
HLMN
+7.1%
XLI
+329.7%

Since the filing became public, HLMN outperformed XLI by -322.6% .

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.

24 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HLMN
231 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 231 233 -0.86%
13F Shares 193M 198M -2.11%
Total Value $1.52B $1.71B -10.86%
New Positions 34 35 -1
Increased Positions 78 65 +13
Closed Positions 36 34 +2
Reduced Positions 80 103 -23
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

231 + investors

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

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Top 25 HLMN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Anchor Capital Management Company, LLC 22.75% 2,535,478 $21.1M
2 Bernzott Capital Advisors 3.01% 753,857 $6.3M
3 Reinhart Partners, LLC. 2.74% 11,443,162 $95.2M
4 Congruence Capital, LLC 2.49% 890,972 $7.4M
5 Ballast Asset Management, LP 1.65% 445,835 $3.7M
6 Punch & Associates Investment Management, INC. 0.85% 1,774,109 $14.8M
7 Telemark Asset Management, LLC 0.73% 950,000 $7.9M
8 Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. 0.59% 864,598 $7.2M
9 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.59% 538,600 $4.5M
10 Jefferies Financial Group Inc. 0.46% 7,988,203 $66.5M
11 Riverbridge Partners LLC 0.42% 2,054,588 $17.1M
12 Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC 0.30% 12,314,144 $102.5M
13 Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc. 0.29% 252,500 $2.1M
14 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.22% 320,625 $2.7M
15 Connors Investor Services Inc 0.21% 268,480 $2.2M
16 White Pine Capital LLC 0.20% 87,166 $725K
17 ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC 0.19% 860,000 $7.2M
18 Dark Forest Capital Management LP 0.16% 209,878 $1.7M
19 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.13% 736,849 $6.1M
20 Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC 0.11% 3,915,227 $32.6M
21 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.09% 6,727,471 $55.5M
22 Scientech Research LLC 0.09% 12,488 $104K
23 MCF Advisors LLC 0.08% 212,838 $1.8M
24 Blueshift Asset Management, LLC 0.06% 25,174 $209K
25 Anchor Capital Advisors LLC 0.06% 252,502 $2.1M
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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 — Hillman Solutions Corp (HLMN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HLMN?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 116 funds reduced or exited vs 113 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 HLMN holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 51 of 232 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in HLMN. 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 HLMN?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 120 out of 232 hedge funds have held HLMN 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 Hillman Solutions Corp (HLMN) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HLMN has moved +7.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +329.7% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -322.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HLMN has gained -7.2% vs +8.9% 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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