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ICON PLC (ICLR)

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

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Buyers last Q
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Smart Money Signals — ICLR

Based on 480 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 ICLR 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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High ownership — 76% of 3.0Y peak

76% of all-time peak
480 funds currently hold this stock — 76% of the 3.0-year high of 633 funds (reached 2024 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 14% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
77 fewer hedge funds hold ICLR compared to a year ago (-14% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

228 buying265 selling
Last quarter: 265 funds reduced or exited vs 228 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-10 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 73 → 71 → 86 → 76. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

62% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 21% new
298 out of 480 hedge funds have held ICLR 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 → 73 → 71 → 86 → 76 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 73 → 71 → 86 → 76. A growing number of institutions are discovering ICLR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

63% veterans 11% 1-2yr 25% new
Of 490 current holders: 311 (63%) 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 — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds
42 of 480 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in ICLR. 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: ICLR

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

Market Analysis: ICLR

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Company Profile: ICLR

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

54 top-rated funds 11 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: ICLR
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 490 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 490 495 -1.01%
13F Shares 76M 73M 4.07%
Total Value $13.86B $12.74B 8.82%
New Positions 76 86 -10
Increased Positions 168 184 -16
Closed Positions 80 63 +17
Reduced Positions 200 200 -
Total Calls 7 9 -22.22%
Total Puts 4 8 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.57 0.89 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

490 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of ICLR — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Trinity Street Asset Management LLP 9.17% 1,208,148 $133.7M
2 HUDSON EDGE INVESTMENT PARTNERS INC. 5.16% 319,003 $35.3M
3 Eldred Rock Partners, LLC 3.79% 134,469 $14.9M
4 GREENHAVEN ASSOCIATES INC 3.65% 2,002,411 $221.6M
5 PARTHENON LLC 1.00% 79,203 $8.8M
6 Timber Creek Capital Management LLC 0.97% 36,120 $4.0M
7 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 0.91% 599,176 $66.3M
8 Banque de Luxembourg S.A. 0.76% 13,187 $1.5M
9 Fisher Funds Management LTD 0.57% 174,291 $19.3M
10 Sendero Wealth Management, LLC 0.50% 40,480 $4.5M
11 SeaBridge Investment Advisors LLC 0.48% 25,904 $2.9M
12 Ground Swell Capital, LLC 0.41% 1,885 $209K
13 Live Oak Private Wealth LLC 0.32% 20,822 $2.3M
14 Western Pacific Wealth Management, LP 0.32% 2,845 $315K
15 OSBORNE PARTNERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.29% 49,764 $5.5M
16 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.28% 19,300 $2.1M
17 Investment Insight Wealth Management, LLC 0.28% 2,313 $256K
18 ASO GROUP Ltd 0.26% 5,482
19 FARMERS & MERCHANTS INVESTMENTS INC 0.25% 83,021 $9.2M
20 ROMANO BROTHERS AND COMPANY 0.25% 19,610 $2.2M
21 Miller Global Investments, LLC 0.23% 2,304 $255K
22 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.23% 24,983 $2.8M
23 BayBridge Capital Group, LLC 0.16% 1,410 $257K
24 Sara-Bay Financial 0.11% 3,259 $361K
25 Legacy Wealth Asset Management, LLC 0.08% 2,866 $317K
Investor Ownership
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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 — ICON PLC (ICLR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ICLR?

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

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 265 funds reduced or exited vs 228 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 ICLR holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 480 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in ICLR. 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 ICLR?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 298 out of 480 hedge funds have held ICLR 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.