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Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB)

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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — KTB

Based on 402 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KTB 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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At the ownership peak (98% of max)

98% of all-time peak
402 hedge funds hold KTB right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+25 new funds entered over the past year (+7% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying

210 buying179 selling
Last quarter: 210 funds bought or added vs 179 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 — ~69 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 62 → 63 → 70 → 69. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

57% conviction (2yr+) 25% medium 17% new
231 out of 402 hedge funds have held KTB 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

45 → 62 → 63 → 70 → 69 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 62 → 63 → 70 → 69. A growing number of institutions are discovering KTB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

65% veterans 14% 1-2yr 21% new
Of 406 current holders: 263 (65%) 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 — 54% AUM from top-100 funds

54% from top-100 AUM funds
56 of 402 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in KTB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — KTB

In 2026 Q1, 210 hedge funds were net buyers of KTB (69 opened a new position, 141 added to an existing one), while 179 reduced or exited (112 trimmed, 67 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 54% of total institutional value in KTB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +2 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 402.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KTB

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

Market Analysis: KTB

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much KTB has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 75d ago
KTB
+12.4%
XLY
+7.0%

KTB outperformed XLY by +5.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
KTB
+27.9%
XLY
+0.1%

Since the filing became public, KTB outperformed XLY by +27.8% .

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.

28 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: KTB
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 401 400 0.25%
13F Shares 53M 56M -4.46%
Total Value $3.56B $3.38B 5.3%
New Positions 68 70 -2
Increased Positions 140 129 +11
Closed Positions 67 65 +2
Reduced Positions 111 133 -22
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 KTB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Skba Capital Management LLC 3.36% 348,206 $24.5M
2 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.90% 81,556 $5.7M
3 Massachusetts Wealth Management 0.88% 28,810 $2.0M
4 American Trust Investment Advisors, LLC 0.77% 19,794 $1.4M
5 Stablepoint Partners, LLC 0.71% 67,577 $4.7M
6 Seelaus Asset Management LLC 0.49% 9,590 $674K
7 Interval Partners, LP 0.46% 249,829 $17.6M
8 Azzad Asset Management Inc /Adv 0.42% 58,636 $4.1M
9 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 0.36% 492,525 $34.6M
10 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.34% 229,090 $16.1M
11 Fieldview Capital Management, LLC 0.31% 15,076 $1.1M
12 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.30% 51,500 $3.6M
13 PNC Financial Services Group, INC. 0.24% 6,016,648 $422.9M
14 Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. 0.21% 107,700 $7.6M
15 AMG National Trust Bank 0.20% 131,886 $9.3M
16 Royce & Associates LP 0.18% 263,124 $18.5M
17 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.17% 14,599 $1.0M
18 Financial Advisory Partners, LLC 0.15% 7,414 $521K
19 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.14% 1,788 $126K
20 TAGStone Capital, Inc. 0.14% 5,647 $397K
21 Fourth Dimension Wealth, LLC 0.14% 5,119 $360K
22 Drucker Wealth 3.0, LLC 0.14% 11,106 $781K
23 MetLife Investment Management, LLC 0.13% 354,655 $24.9M
24 James Investment Research, INC. 0.11% 14,471 $1.0M
25 Optimist Retirement Group LLC 0.11% 3,572 $251K
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 — Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KTB?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added KTB 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 KTB?

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 210 funds bought or added vs 179 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 KTB holders?

Elite ownership — 54% AUM from top-100 funds: 56 of 402 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 54% of total institutional value in KTB. 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 KTB?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 231 out of 402 hedge funds have held KTB 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 Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, KTB has moved +27.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.1% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +27.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), KTB has gained +12.4% vs +7.0% for XLY. 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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