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Kforce Inc (KFRC)

200 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in KFRC. 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
↓ -6
Streak
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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — KFRC

Based on 202 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 KFRC 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 — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak
202 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 218 funds (reached 2025 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 7% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
16 fewer hedge funds hold KFRC compared to a year ago (-7% 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 — 48% buying

101 buying110 selling
Last quarter: 110 funds reduced or exited vs 101 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: 27 → 30 → 39 → 29. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 16% new
132 out of 202 hedge funds have held KFRC 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

26 → 27 → 30 → 39 → 29 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 27 → 30 → 39 → 29. A growing number of institutions are discovering KFRC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 202 holders: 141 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 22 entered 1–2 years ago, and 39 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds

33% from top-100 AUM funds
48 of 201 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — KFRC

In 2026 Q1, 101 hedge funds were net buyers of KFRC (29 opened a new position, 72 added to an existing one), while 110 reduced or exited (75 trimmed, 35 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 33% of total institutional value in KFRC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -6 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 202.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KFRC

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

Market Analysis: KFRC

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Company Profile: KFRC

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much KFRC 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 · 80d ago
KFRC
+55.2%
XLI
+11.0%

KFRC outperformed XLI by +44.2% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
KFRC
+14.9%
XLI
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, KFRC outperformed XLI by +10.1% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

20 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KFRC
200 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 200 208 -3.85%
13F Shares 17M 17M -0.72%
Total Value $484M $523M -7.63%
New Positions 28 39 -11
Increased Positions 71 77 -6
Closed Positions 36 27 +9
Reduced Positions 75 68 +7
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 KFRC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Tributary Capital Management, LLC 1.00% 351,847 $10.3M
2 New South Capital Management Inc 0.88% 627,606 $18.4M
3 Access Investment Management LLC 0.51% 65,520 $1.9M
4 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 0.43% 666,331 $19.5M
5 Sovereign's Capital Management, LLC 0.29% 13,631 $399K
6 Deprince Race & Zollo Inc 0.26% 466,110 $13.6M
7 S&T Bank/Pa 0.22% 20,464 $598K
8 Globeflex Capital L P 0.17% 38,632 $1.1M
9 Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC 0.17% 1,964,351 $57.4M
10 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.14% 10,300 $301K
11 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.13% 28,235 $826K
12 Royce & Associates LP 0.09% 327,393 $9.6M
13 AdvisorShares Investments LLC 0.09% 16,160 $473K
14 Azzad Asset Management Inc /Adv 0.08% 26,434 $773K
15 Numerai GP LLC 0.07% 23,765 $695K
16 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.05% 405,720 $11.9M
17 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 17,284 $505K
18 Paradigm Capital Management Inc/Ny 0.04% 36,800 $1.1M
19 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 0.04% 16,557 $484K
20 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.04% 23,371 $683K
21 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.03% 371,265 $10.9M
22 Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC 0.03% 12,497 $365K
23 AlphaQuest LLC 0.03% 16,662 $515K
24 Private Capital Management, LLC 0.03% 9,000 $263K
25 State of Wyoming 0.02% 6,846 $200K
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 — Kforce Inc (KFRC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KFRC?

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

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 110 funds reduced or exited vs 101 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 KFRC holders?

Strong quality — 33% AUM from major funds: 48 of 201 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 33% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held KFRC?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 132 out of 202 hedge funds have held KFRC 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 Kforce Inc (KFRC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KFRC has moved +14.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +10.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KFRC has gained +55.2% vs +11.0% for XLI. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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