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Lifecore Biomedical Inc (LFCR)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -4
Streak
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — LFCR

Based on 101 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their LFCR 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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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
101 hedge funds hold LFCR 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+15 new funds entered over the past year (+17% 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 — 56% buying

54 buying43 selling
Last quarter: 54 funds bought or added vs 43 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 — ~17 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 20 → 20 → 19 → 17. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 20% new
59 out of 101 hedge funds have held LFCR 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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Value +19% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value
+19%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +19%, but actual share count only changed +1%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Steady discovery — ~17 new funds/quarter

16 → 20 → 20 → 19 → 17 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 20 → 20 → 19 → 17. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 67% veterans vs 23% newcomers

■ 67% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 102 holders: 68 (67%) are 2+ year veterans, 11 entered 1–2 years ago, and 23 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds

23% from top-100 AUM funds
32 of 99 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 23% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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 — LFCR

In 2026 Q2, 54 hedge funds were net buyers of LFCR (17 opened a new position, 37 added to an existing one), while 43 reduced or exited (22 trimmed, 21 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 23% of total institutional value in LFCR is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -4 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 101.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LFCR

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

Market Analysis: LFCR

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

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No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

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Hedge Fund Positioning: LFCR
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 98 105 -6.67%
13F Shares 25M 25M 1.21%
Total Value $133M $112M 18.8%
New Positions 17 19 -2
Increased Positions 35 29 +6
Closed Positions 22 17 +5
Reduced Positions 22 34 -12
Total Calls 2 1 100.0%
Total Puts 1 2 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 2.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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Top 25 LFCR holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Legion Partners Asset Management, LLC 57.75% 4,461,823 $23.4M
2 Wynnefield Capital Inc 16.98% 4,703,216 $24.7M
3 Greenhaven Road Investment Management, L.P. 10.88% 3,190,769 $16.8M
4 325 Capital LLC 3.62% 2,895,881 $15.2M
5 Wittenberg Investment Management, INC. 0.56% 314,015 $1.6M
6 DCF Advisers, LLC 0.39% 424,500 $2.2M
7 Grizzlyrock Capital, LLC 0.38% 103,000 $541K
8 CWC Advisors, LLC. 0.20% 87,357 $459K
9 Dba Trading, LLC 0.14% 75,000 $279K
10 Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 0.11% 453,495 $2.4M
11 R Squared Ltd 0.07% 24,580 $129K
12 Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. 0.01% 17,625 $93K
13 Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. 0.01% 151,700 $796K
14 22nw, LP 0.01% 1,254 $6K
15 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.01% 61,800 $324K
16 Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al 0.00% 83,800 $440K
17 Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services, Inc. 0.00% 7,355 $39K
18 Boothbay Fund Management, LLC 0.00% 30,670 $161K
19 China Universal Asset Management Co., Ltd. 0.00% 5,970 $31K
20 Diversified Trust Co 0.00% 18,146 $95K
21 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 15,173 $80K
22 Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC 0.00% 34,085 $179K
23 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.00% 96,589 $509K
24 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.00% 104,859 $551K
25 Marshall Wace, LLP 0.00% 177,471 $932K
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 — Lifecore Biomedical Inc (LFCR)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LFCR?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their LFCR 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 LFCR?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 54 funds bought or added vs 43 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 LFCR holders?

Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds: 32 of 99 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 23% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held LFCR?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 59 out of 101 hedge funds have held LFCR 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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