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Kelly Svcs Inc (KELYA)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +9
Streak
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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — KELYA

Based on 169 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added KELYA than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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High ownership — 91% of 3.0Y peak

91% of all-time peak
169 funds currently hold this stock — 91% of the 3.0-year high of 185 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding KELYA is almost the same as a year ago (-4 funds, -2% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 59% buying

98 buying68 selling
Last quarter: 98 funds bought or added vs 68 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 — ~31 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 28 → 26 → 28 → 31. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 18% new
106 out of 169 hedge funds have held KELYA 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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Value +50% but shares only +8% — price-driven

Value
+50%
Shares
+8%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +50%, but actual share count only changed +8%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~31 new funds/quarter

30 → 28 → 26 → 28 → 31 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 28 → 26 → 28 → 31. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 174 holders: 117 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 16 entered 1–2 years ago, and 41 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 168 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in KELYA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.0/10 — 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 — KELYA

In 2026 Q2, 98 hedge funds were net buyers of KELYA (31 opened a new position, 67 added to an existing one), while 68 reduced or exited (46 trimmed, 22 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 48% of total institutional value in KELYA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +9 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 169.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KELYA

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

Market Analysis: KELYA

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Company Profile: KELYA

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Kelly Svcs Inc (KELYA) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KELYA has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q3 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 September 30, 2026 · 45d ago
KELYA
-14.8%
XLI
+1.1%

KELYA outperformed XLI by -15.9% since September 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date November 14, 2026 · 0d ago
KELYA
+0.0%
XLI
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, KELYA outperformed XLI by +0.0% .

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.

10 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
4.5
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KELYA
2026 Q3 Stats Unlock in 5 days 167 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 167 160 4.38%
13F Shares 26M 24M 7.95%
Total Value $309M $206M 50.06%
New Positions 31 28 +3
Increased Positions 65 60 +5
Closed Positions 23 35 -12
Reduced Positions 46 51 -5
Total Calls 3 0 100%
Total Puts 3 1 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.0 Neutral

Statistics: KELYA

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q3)

167 + investors

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

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2026 Q3 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 KELYA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Minerva Advisors LLC 2.60% 253,162 $4.1M
2 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 2.20% 767,762 $12.4M
3 Peapod Lane Capital LLC 2.17% 179,285 $2.9M
4 Private Management Group Inc 0.63% 1,400,351 $22.7M
5 Daytona Street Capital LLC 0.62% 54,800 $869K
6 Prescott Group Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.26% 180,917 $2.9M
7 Buckhead Capital Management LLC 0.22% 38,900 $631K
8 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.20% 645,424 $10.5M
9 Donald Smith & CO., INC. 0.12% 439,787 $7.1M
10 RBF Capital, LLC 0.06% 90,000 $1.5M
11 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.05% 19,800 $321K
12 Inscription Capital, LLC 0.02% 13,955 $226K
13 Verition Fund Management LLC 0.02% 275,000 $4.5M
14 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.02% 35,372 $573K
15 Bfsg, LLC 0.02% 11,705 $190K
16 American Century Companies Inc 0.01% 1,933,285 $31.3M
17 Crescent Grove Advisors, LLC 0.01% 10,000 $162K
18 Fifth Third Bancorp 0.01% 490,610 $8.0M
19 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.01% 13,320 $216K
20 Versant Capital Management, Inc 0.01% 7,363 $119K
21 Bailard, INC. 0.01% 27,700 $449K
22 USA Financial Formulas 0.01% 2,524 $41K
23 Ieq Capital, LLC 0.01% 113,973 $1.8M
24 Essential Partners LLC 0.00% 620 $10K
25 Quantinno Capital Management LP 0.00% 294,626 $4.8M
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 — Kelly Svcs Inc (KELYA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KELYA?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added KELYA than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for KELYA?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 98 funds bought or added vs 68 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 KELYA holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 168 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in KELYA. 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 KELYA?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 106 out of 169 hedge funds have held KELYA 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 Kelly Svcs Inc (KELYA) following the 2026 Q3 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KELYA has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q3 13F filing date (November 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (September 30, 2026), KELYA has gained -14.8% vs +1.1% 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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