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MARZETTI COMPANY (LANC)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Streak
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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — LANC

Based on 317 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LANC 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 (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
317 hedge funds hold LANC 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding LANC is almost the same as a year ago (+2 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

158 buying171 selling
Last quarter: 171 funds reduced or exited vs 158 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 (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 48 → 28 → 50 → 42. 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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70% of holders stayed for 2+ years

70% conviction (2yr+) 17% medium 12% new
223 out of 317 hedge funds have held LANC 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

36 → 48 → 28 → 50 → 42 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 48 → 28 → 50 → 42. A growing number of institutions are discovering LANC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

72% veterans 14% 1-2yr 14% new
Of 319 current holders: 230 (72%) 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 — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 317 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in LANC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LANC

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

Market Analysis: LANC

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Company Profile: LANC

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Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

20 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
0.6
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Hedge Fund Positioning: LANC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 20 days 319 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 319 311 2.57%
13F Shares 17M 17M 0.11%
Total Value $2.73B $2.86B -4.75%
New Positions 42 50 -8
Increased Positions 116 109 +7
Closed Positions 36 36 -
Reduced Positions 137 117 +20
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

319 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of LANC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Wolff Financial Management LLC 0.75% 24,473 $3.4M
2 WESBANCO BANK INC 0.62% 162,610 $22.5M
3 MOODY ALDRICH PARTNERS LLC 0.58% 23,342 $3.2M
4 William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. 0.38% 3,625 $634K
5 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.38% 55,140 $7.6M
6 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.26% 232,596 $32.2M
7 MILESTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.19% 7,442 $1.0M
8 Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC 0.10% 1,585 $219K
9 AZZAD ASSET MANAGEMENT INC /ADV 0.09% 6,751 $934K
10 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.07% 4,100 $567K
11 Legacy Wealth Asset Management, LLC 0.07% 2,034 $281K
12 Vest Financial, LLC 0.07% 40,686 $5.6M
13 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.06% 382 $53K
14 PARK NATIONAL CORP /OH/ 0.05% 11,000 $1.5M
15 Independence Bank of Kentucky 0.04% 2,457 $340K
16 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 3,663 $507K
17 NAPLES GLOBAL ADVISORS, LLC 0.04% 3,996 $553K
18 ProShare Advisors LLC 0.04% 193,717 $26.8M
19 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.04% 15,039 $2.1M
20 Triad Wealth Partners, LLC 0.04% 3,248 $449K
21 FIRST MERCHANTS CORP 0.02% 4,700 $650K
22 Trust Point Inc. 0.02% 1,553 $215K
23 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.01% 5,900
24 Retirement Systems of Alabama 0.01% 24,878 $3.4M
25 THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC. 0.01% 200 $28K
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 — MARZETTI COMPANY (LANC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LANC?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LANC 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 LANC?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 171 funds reduced or exited vs 158 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 LANC holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 317 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in LANC. 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 LANC?

70% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 223 out of 317 hedge funds have held LANC 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.