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Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — KTB

Based on 427 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 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 (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
427 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 — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+44 new funds entered over the past year (+11% 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 — 53% buying

219 buying193 selling
Last quarter: 219 funds bought or added vs 193 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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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new KTB position: 63 → 70 → 70 → 79. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

54% conviction (2yr+) 25% medium 21% new
231 out of 427 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

63 → 63 → 70 → 70 → 79 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 63 → 70 → 70 → 79. 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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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 24% newcomers

62% veterans 14% 1-2yr 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 432 holders: 266 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 62 entered 1–2 years ago, and 104 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 69% AUM from top-100 funds

69% from top-100 AUM funds
59 of 427 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% 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.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 Q2, 219 hedge funds were net buyers of KTB (79 opened a new position, 140 added to an existing one), while 193 reduced or exited (136 trimmed, 57 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 69% of total institutional value in KTB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +22 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 427.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KTB

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

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

16 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: KTB
427 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 427 405 5.43%
13F Shares 64M 54M 18.98%
Total Value $4.75B $3.60B 31.76%
New Positions 79 70 +9
Increased Positions 138 142 -4
Closed Positions 57 66 -9
Reduced Positions 135 111 +24
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.33 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

427 + investors

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

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Top 25 KTB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Skba Capital Management LLC 3.90% 283,756 $23.6M
2 Fieldview Capital Management, LLC 1.44% 60,439 $5.0M
3 Nicholas Investment Partners, LP 1.23% 261,117 $21.8M
4 Massachusetts Wealth Management 0.92% 28,960 $2.4M
5 Portolan Capital Management, LLC 0.91% 292,115 $24.3M
6 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.89% 77,376 $6.4M
7 American Trust Investment Advisors, LLC 0.81% 19,781 $1.6M
8 Stablepoint Partners, LLC 0.78% 67,923 $5.7M
9 Seelaus Asset Management LLC 0.56% 9,509 $792K
10 Gallacher Capital Management LLC 0.52% 11,053 $921K
11 Azzad Asset Management Inc /Adv 0.50% 67,098 $5.6M
12 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.45% 304,035 $25.3M
13 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.33% 60,550 $5.0M
14 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 0.25% 323,482 $27.0M
15 PNC Financial Services Group, INC. 0.24% 5,747,095 $479.0M
16 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.23% 33,657 $2.8M
17 Oak Ridge Investments LLC 0.23% 48,812 $4.1M
18 Pinnbrook Capital Management LP 0.22% 24,500 $2.0M
19 Royce & Associates LP 0.19% 289,169 $24.1M
20 AMG National Trust Bank 0.18% 106,513 $8.9M
21 Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC. 0.17% 758,737 $63.2M
22 Nomura Asset Management International INC. 0.16% 1,292,664 $107.7M
23 Drucker Wealth 3.0, LLC 0.16% 11,966 $997K
24 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.16% 96,890 $8.1M
25 Financial Advisory Partners, LLC 0.15% 7,014 $585K
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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 — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 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 — 53% buying: Last quarter: 219 funds bought or added vs 193 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 — 69% AUM from top-100 funds: 59 of 427 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 69% 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?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 231 out of 427 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.

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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