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Knife River Corp (KNF)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — KNF

Based on 382 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added KNF 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 — 90% of 3.0Y peak

90% of all-time peak
382 funds currently hold this stock — 90% of the 3.0-year high of 423 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 — 10% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
41 fewer hedge funds hold KNF compared to a year ago (-10% 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 — 53% buying

179 buying159 selling
Last quarter: 179 funds bought or added vs 159 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 — ~55 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 48 → 41 → 60 → 55. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

56% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 21% new
214 out of 382 hedge funds have held KNF 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

64 → 48 → 41 → 60 → 55 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 48 → 41 → 60 → 55. A growing number of institutions are discovering KNF each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 56% veterans vs 26% newcomers

56% veterans 18% 1-2yr 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 387 holders: 215 (56%) are 2+ year veterans, 70 entered 1–2 years ago, and 102 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 382 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in KNF. 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 — KNF

In 2026 Q1, 179 hedge funds were net buyers of KNF (55 opened a new position, 124 added to an existing one), while 159 reduced or exited (108 trimmed, 51 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 49% of total institutional value in KNF is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 382.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KNF

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

Market Analysis: KNF

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Knife River Corp (KNF) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KNF has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) 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 · 77d ago
KNF
-1.0%
SPY
+15.9%

KNF outperformed SPY by -16.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
KNF
+6.5%
SPY
+2.0%

Since the filing became public, KNF outperformed SPY by +4.5% .

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.

26 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.2
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KNF
379 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 379 377 0.53%
13F Shares 54M 51M 6.6%
Total Value $3.92B $3.30B 18.7%
New Positions 55 60 -5
Increased Positions 122 116 +6
Closed Positions 53 66 -13
Reduced Positions 107 127 -20
Total Calls 2 2 -
Total Puts 3 1 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.5 0.5 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

379 + investors

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

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Top 25 KNF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Paradice Investment Management LLC 4.70% 306,635 $25.0M
2 4D Advisors, LLC 2.59% 50,000 $4.1M
3 Meixler Investment Management, Ltd. 1.39% 34,930 $2.6M
4 Hudson Value Partners, LLC 1.35% 55,524 $4.5M
5 Pecaut & CO. 1.35% 50,790 $4.1M
6 Future Fund LLC 1.10% 38,400 $3.1M
7 Cladis Investment Advisory, LLC 0.98% 21,767 $1.8M
8 Cascade Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.85% 17,677 $1.4M
9 Register Financial Advisors LLC 0.78% 25,690 $2.1M
10 Moody Aldrich Partners LLC 0.73% 49,344 $4.0M
11 John G Ullman & Associates Inc 0.59% 54,392 $4.4M
12 Clark Financial Services Group Inc /Bd 0.58% 13,067 $1.1M
13 Angeles Investment Advisors, LLC 0.56% 101,510 $8.3M
14 Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC 0.55% 2,050,789 $167.4M
15 Westwood Holdings Group Inc 0.53% 898,402 $73.4M
16 Emerald Investment Advisers, LLC 0.44% 59,457 $4.9M
17 Hood River Capital Management LLC 0.42% 510,622 $41.7M
18 Boyar Asset Management INC. 0.41% 8,858 $723K
19 Riverwater Partners LLC 0.36% 13,134 $1.1M
20 Montgomery Investment Management Inc 0.35% 12,404 $1.0M
21 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 0.34% 409,487 $33.4M
22 Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC 0.31% 526,666 $43.0M
23 Cascade Investment Group, INC. 0.27% 5,000 $408K
24 Heartland Advisors Inc 0.25% 60,000 $4.9M
25 Unified Investment Management 0.24% 2,902 $237K
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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 — Knife River Corp (KNF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KNF?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added KNF 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 KNF?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 179 funds bought or added vs 159 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 KNF holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 382 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in KNF. 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 KNF?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 214 out of 382 hedge funds have held KNF 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 Knife River Corp (KNF) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KNF has moved +6.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +2.0% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +4.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KNF has gained -1.0% vs +15.9% for SPY. 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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