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Kbr Inc (KBR)

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

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -11
Streak
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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — KBR

Based on 366 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 KBR 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 — 87% of 3.0Y peak

87% of all-time peak
366 funds currently hold this stock — 87% of the 3.0-year high of 420 funds (reached 2024 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 5% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
18 fewer hedge funds hold KBR compared to a year ago (-5% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

209 buying195 selling
Last quarter: 209 funds bought or added vs 195 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 54 → 62 → 74 → 63. 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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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 19% new
236 out of 366 hedge funds have held KBR 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

65 → 54 → 62 → 74 → 63 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 54 → 62 → 74 → 63. A growing number of institutions are discovering KBR each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 70% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 21% new
Of 375 current holders: 264 (70%) 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 — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
56 of 366 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in KBR. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — 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 — KBR

In 2026 Q1, 209 hedge funds were net buyers of KBR (63 opened a new position, 146 added to an existing one), while 195 reduced or exited (121 trimmed, 74 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 49% of total institutional value in KBR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -11 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 366.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KBR

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

Market Analysis: KBR

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Company Profile: KBR

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much KBR 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 · 74d ago
KBR
-2.8%
XLI
-76.3%

KBR outperformed XLI by +73.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 29d ago
KBR
+19.2%
XLI
-6.5%

Since the filing became public, KBR outperformed XLI by +25.7% .

Interpretation: The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

27 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.3
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KBR
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 363 377 -3.71%
13F Shares 122M 125M -2.58%
Total Value $4.38B $5.04B -13.16%
New Positions 61 74 -13
Increased Positions 144 126 +18
Closed Positions 75 72 +3
Reduced Positions 118 146 -28
Total Calls 5 6 -16.67%
Total Puts 4 5 -20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.8 0.83 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 KBR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Nierenberg Investment Management Company, LLC 7.07% 386,443 $14.2M
2 Engine Capital Management, LP 6.81% 1,531,313 $56.4M
3 Huber Capital Management LLC 4.94% 867,581 $32.0M
4 Lone Peak Global Investors LLC 3.59% 584,372 $21.5M
5 Corbyn Investment Management Inc/Md 3.43% 279,372 $10.3M
6 Chescapmanager LLC 2.65% 804,079 $29.6M
7 Cooperman Leon G 2.57% 2,125,000 $78.3M
8 Gates Capital Management, Inc. 2.11% 2,091,565 $77.1M
9 Charter Oak Advisors LP 1.72% 77,121 $2.8M
10 Snyder Capital Management L P 1.61% 2,245,208 $82.8M
11 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 1.12% 1,368,892 $50.5M
12 Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC 0.97% 424,483 $15.7M
13 Clearline Capital LP 0.92% 480,238 $17.7M
14 AREX Capital Management, LP 0.76% 12,500 $461K
15 Systematic Financial Management LP 0.61% 722,740 $26.6M
16 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 0.54% 1,434,095 $52.9M
17 Clark Estates Inc/Ny 0.46% 52,500 $1.9M
18 Bfsg, LLC 0.45% 129,021 $4.8M
19 HighVista Strategies LLC 0.40% 39,406 $1.5M
20 Royce & Associates LP 0.40% 1,086,538 $40.0M
21 VARCOV Co. 0.37% 27,026 $996K
22 Peregrine Capital Management LLC 0.33% 240,075 $8.8M
23 Oxford Asset Management LLP 0.32% 20,181 $744K
24 Prescott Group Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.28% 77,500 $2.9M
25 Lecap Asset Management Ltd 0.27% 19,430 $716K
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 — Kbr Inc (KBR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KBR?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 209 funds bought or added vs 195 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 KBR holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 56 of 366 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in KBR. 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 KBR?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 236 out of 366 hedge funds have held KBR 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 Kbr Inc (KBR) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KBR has moved +19.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -6.5% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +25.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KBR has gained -2.8% vs -76.3% for XLI. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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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