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Kenvue Inc (KVUE)

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

Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -1
Streak
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — KVUE

Based on 1009 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KVUE 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 — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak
1,009 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 1,098 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 8% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
89 fewer hedge funds hold KVUE compared to a year ago (-8% 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

541 buying487 selling
Last quarter: 541 funds bought or added vs 487 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 152 → 200 → 130 → 121. 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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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 21% new
544 out of 1,009 hedge funds have held KVUE 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +4%, value -28%

Value
-27%
Shares
+4%
Last quarter: funds added +4% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -28%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

158 → 152 → 200 → 130 → 121 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 152 → 200 → 130 → 121. KVUE is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Veteran-anchored — 59% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 59% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,033 holders: 610 (59%) are 2+ year veterans, 161 entered 1–2 years ago, and 262 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds

61% from top-100 AUM funds
66 of 1006 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in KVUE. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — 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 — KVUE

In 2026 Q2, 541 hedge funds were net buyers of KVUE (121 opened a new position, 420 added to an existing one), while 487 reduced or exited (365 trimmed, 122 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This extends a 4-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 61% of total institutional value in KVUE is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 1009.

Hedge Fund Ownership: KVUE

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

Market Analysis: KVUE

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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.

27 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: KVUE
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 993 1010 -1.68%
13F Shares 1.79B 1.77B 1.19%
Total Value $32.89B $49.65B -33.76%
New Positions 116 130 -14
Increased Positions 404 409 -5
Closed Positions 130 158 -28
Reduced Positions 355 336 +19
Total Calls 17 23 -26.09%
Total Puts 9 13 -30.77%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.53 0.57 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 KVUE holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Mayar Capital Ltd. 14.49% 676,116 $12.9M
2 Starboard Value LP 11.54% 27,307,632 $521.8M
3 Kryger Capital LLC 9.32% 8,549,767 $163.4M
4 Birnam Oak Advisors, LP 9.32% 3,005,020 $57.4M
5 Slotnik Capital, LLC 8.05% 1,630,515 $31.2M
6 Twin Securities, Inc. 6.46% 754,977 $14.4M
7 Independent Franchise Partners LLP 6.32% 50,427,994 $963.7M
8 Pentwater Capital Management LP 5.98% 51,130,000 $977.1M
9 Sender Co & Partners, Inc. 5.49% 990,550 $18.9M
10 Nuance Investments, LLC 4.71% 1,448,488 $27.7M
11 Drystone LLC 3.82% 243,012 $4.6M
12 Alpine Associates Management INC. 3.65% 3,051,520 $58.3M
13 Yakira Capital Management, Inc. 3.48% 639,341 $12.2M
14 Kennon-Green & Company, LLC 3.07% 206,001 $3.9M
15 Holowesko Partners Ltd. 2.94% 607,000 $11.6M
16 Rbo & Co LLC 2.93% 964,551 $18.4M
17 TIG Advisors, LLC 2.84% 3,358,145 $64.2M
18 Kintayl Capital LP 2.82% 371,222 $7.1M
19 Equity Investment Corp 2.77% 7,600,073 $145.2M
20 GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 2.54% 912,600 $17.4M
21 P Schoenfeld Asset Management LP 2.39% 306,200 $5.9M
22 AQR Arbitrage LLC 2.29% 8,441,922 $160.7M
23 Oak Family Advisors, LLC 2.08% 425,699 $8.1M
24 NINE MASTS CAPITAL Ltd 2.04% 1,059,993 $20.3M
25 Skba Capital Management LLC 2.01% 637,615 $12.2M
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 — Kenvue Inc (KVUE)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for KVUE?

Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their KVUE 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 KVUE?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 541 funds bought or added vs 487 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 KVUE holders?

Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds: 66 of 1006 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in KVUE. 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 KVUE?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 544 out of 1,009 hedge funds have held KVUE 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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