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Lowes Cos Inc (LOW)

3K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in LOW. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +4
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — LOW

Based on 2687 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 LOW 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
2,687 hedge funds hold LOW 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+101 new funds entered over the past year (+4% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

1189 buying1315 selling
Last quarter: 1,315 funds reduced or exited vs 1,189 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 (-108 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 161 → 231 → 295 → 187. 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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73% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 73% conviction (2yr+) ■ 14% medium ■ 12% new
1,970 out of 2,687 hedge funds have held LOW 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

174 → 161 → 231 → 295 → 187 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 161 → 231 → 295 → 187. A growing number of institutions are discovering LOW each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 74% veterans vs 15% newcomers

■ 74% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 15% new
Entry-cohort mix of 2,761 holders: 2,043 (74%) are 2+ year veterans, 311 entered 1–2 years ago, and 407 (15%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
67 of 2677 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in LOW. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — LOW

In 2026 Q1, 1189 hedge funds were net buyers of LOW (187 opened a new position, 1002 added to an existing one), while 1315 reduced or exited (1132 trimmed, 183 sold completely) — a 47% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 50% of total institutional value in LOW is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +4 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 2687.

Hedge Fund Ownership: LOW

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

Market Analysis: LOW

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Lowes Cos Inc (LOW) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much LOW has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 81d ago
LOW
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XLY
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LOW outperformed XLY by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 36d ago
LOW
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XLY
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Since the filing became public, LOW outperformed XLY by nan% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

Multiple high-quality funds hold meaningful positions with strong conviction.

122 top-rated funds 37 high-conviction
Consensus
9.1
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
6.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: LOW
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 2653 2683 -1.12%
13F Shares 404M 451M -10.47%
Total Value $91.96B $106.97B -14.02%
New Positions 175 295 -120
Increased Positions 976 969 +7
Closed Positions 205 215 -10
Reduced Positions 1102 1016 +86
Total Calls 40 36 11.11%
Total Puts 42 40 5.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.05 1.11 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 LOW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Hardin Capital Partners, LLC 46.78% 426,702 $100.8M
2 Wealth Intelligence, LLC 34.28% 301,679 $71.3M
3 Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC 26.62% 449,140 $106.1M
4 Investment Management Corp /Va/ /Adv 19.69% 97,017 $22.9M
5 Salem Investment Counselors Inc 11.93% 1,394,452 $329.5M
6 Courant Investment Management LLC 11.54% 50,000 $11.8M
7 All Terrain Financial Advisors, LLC 6.65% 119,715 $28.3M
8 Baypointe Partners LLC 6.49% 20,000 $4.7M
9 Delta Asset Management LLC/Tn 4.88% 226,369 $53.5M
10 MFF Capital Investments Ltd 4.50% 289,135 $68.3M
11 Mcrae Capital Management Inc 4.10% 83,686 $19.8M
12 Rempart Asset Management Inc. 3.81% 76,632 $18.1M
13 Summitry LLC 3.78% 366,021 $86.5M
14 Edgemoor Investment Advisors, Inc. 3.70% 198,790 $47.0M
15 Baugh & Associates, LLC 3.54% 34,659 $8.2M
16 Peninsula Asset Management Inc 3.48% 28,820 $6.8M
17 MTM Investment Management, LLC 3.40% 45,430 $10.7M
18 Unison Asset Management LLC 3.39% 31,413 $7.4M
19 Archon Partners LLC 3.36% 120,000 $28.4M
20 Focused Investors LLC 3.34% 434,350 $102.6M
21 Waycross Partners, LLC 3.16% 140,036 $33.1M
22 Gerald Baker Financial Group LLC 3.09% 31,694 $7.8M
23 Castlefield Investment Partners LLP 3.04% 16,839 $4.0M
24 Haverford Financial Services, Inc. 3.01% 42,746 $10.1M
25 First Long Island Investors, LLC 2.99% 156,029 $36.9M
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 — Lowes Cos Inc (LOW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LOW?

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

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 1,315 funds reduced or exited vs 1,189 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 LOW holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 67 of 2677 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in LOW. 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 LOW?

73% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,970 out of 2,687 hedge funds have held LOW 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 Lowes Cos Inc (LOW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

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

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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