Lear Corp (LEA): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Lear Corp (LEA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LEA has moved +7.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LEA gained +16.7% vs +8.9% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Lear Corp (LEA)

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

Smart Money Signals — LEA

Based on 471 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LEA 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

471 hedge funds hold LEA 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+72 new funds entered over the past year (+18% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction. The peak was reached in just 3 quarters from the low — a sharp move.

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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

269 buying170 selling

Last quarter: 269 funds were net buyers (88 opened a brand new position + 181 added to an existing one). Only 170 were sellers (127 trimmed + 43 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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Steady new buyers — ~88 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 65 → 71 → 88 → 88. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 19% new

303 out of 471 hedge funds have held LEA 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

68 → 65 → 71 → 88 → 88 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 65 → 71 → 88 → 88. A growing number of institutions are discovering LEA each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 69% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 22% new

Entry-cohort mix of 480 holders: 333 (69%) are 2+ year veterans, 40 entered 1–2 years ago, and 107 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

41% from top-100 AUM funds

55 of 469 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in LEA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	467	426	9.62%
13F Shares	52M	56M	-6.19%
Total Value	$6.13B	$6.32B	-3.13%
New Positions	86	88	-2
Increased Positions	180	133	+47
Closed Positions	45	73	-28
Reduced Positions	125	141	-16
Total Calls	6	4	50.0%
Total Puts	4	3	33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.67	0.75	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

467

426

9.62%

13F Shares

52M

56M

-6.19%

Total Value

$6.13B

$6.32B

-3.13%

New Positions

-2

Increased Positions

180

133

+47

Closed Positions

-28

Reduced Positions

125

141

-16

Total Calls

50.0%

Total Puts

33.33%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.67

0.75

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

467 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 LEA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Oldfield Partners LLP	19.85%	644,892	$78.1M
2	Paradice Investment Management LLC	7.19%	316,187	$38.3M
3	Greenhaven Associates Inc	3.38%	1,697,369	$205.5M
4	RWC Asset Management LLP	3.22%	637,581	$77.2M
5	Pzena Investment Management LLC	2.66%	6,758,505	$818.3M
6	Towle & Co	2.64%	56,123	$6.8M
7	Arjuna Capital	1.28%	41,426	$5.0M
8	Arbor Wealth Advisors LLC	1.21%	14,191	$1.7M
9	Capital Management Corp /Va	0.89%	43,240	$5.2M
10	Lakewood Asset Management LLC	0.79%	10,148	$1.2M
11	Perennial Advisors, LLC	0.68%	33,035	$4.0M
12	Pettee Investors, Inc.	0.65%	9,902	$1.3M
13	Convergence Investment Partners, LLC	0.62%	31,440	$3.8M
14	Leuthold Group, LLC	0.62%	48,222	$5.8M
15	SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC	0.52%	6,978	$845K
16	Cambria Investment Management, L.P.	0.52%	76,176	$9.2M
17	1620 Investment Advisors, INC.	0.48%	5,852	$709K
18	Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C.	0.46%	3,657	$443K
19	Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd	0.41%	20,070	$2.4M
20	Waterfront Wealth Inc.	0.39%	17,404	$2.1M
21	Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc	0.34%	661,859	$80.1M
22	Hussman Strategic Advisors, INC.	0.27%	10,500	$1.3M
23	Richwood Investment Advisors, LLC	0.27%	2,869	$347K
24	Martingale Asset Management L P	0.26%	85,909	$10.4M
25	Alberta Investment Management Corp	0.26%	355,449	$43.0M

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 — Lear Corp (LEA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LEA?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added LEA 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 LEA?

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 269 funds were net buyers (88 opened a brand new position + 181 added to an existing one). Only 170 were sellers (127 trimmed + 43 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for LEA holders?

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 469 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 41% of total institutional value in LEA. 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 LEA?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 303 out of 471 hedge funds have held LEA 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 Lear Corp (LEA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, LEA has moved +7.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), LEA has gained +16.7% vs +8.9% for XLY. 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.

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Lear Corp (LEA)

Smart Money Signals — LEA

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +18% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

Steady new buyers — ~88 new funds per quarter

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 69% veterans vs 22% newcomers

Elite ownership — 41% AUM from top-100 funds

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