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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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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -22
Streak
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Buyers last Q
44%

Smart Money Signals — LOW

Based on 2670 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 LOW 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 (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
2,670 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
+106 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 — 44% buying

1110 buying1432 selling
Last quarter: 1,432 funds reduced or exited vs 1,110 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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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new LOW position: 232 → 296 → 189 → 196. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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74% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 74% conviction (2yr+) ■ 14% medium ■ 12% new
1,987 out of 2,670 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +55%, value +4%

Value
+4%
Shares
+54%
Last quarter: funds added +55% more shares while total portfolio value only changed +4%. 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

164 → 232 → 296 → 189 → 196 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 232 → 296 → 189 → 196. LOW 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 — 75% veterans vs 14% newcomers

■ 75% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 14% new
Entry-cohort mix of 2,751 holders: 2,073 (75%) are 2+ year veterans, 299 entered 1–2 years ago, and 379 (14%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 65% AUM from top-100 funds

65% from top-100 AUM funds
68 of 2657 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% 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.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 Q2, 1110 hedge funds were net buyers of LOW (196 opened a new position, 914 added to an existing one), while 1432 reduced or exited (1214 trimmed, 218 sold completely) — a 44% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 65% of total institutional value in LOW is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -22 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 2670.

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.

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

76 top-rated funds 25 high-conviction
Consensus
8.2
/ 10
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Elite
5.8
/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: LOW
2026 Q3 Stats Unlock in 4 days 3K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 2634 2692 -2.15%
13F Shares 454M 412M 10.1%
Total Value $96.76B $93.78B 3.18%
New Positions 191 189 +2
Increased Positions 891 984 -93
Closed Positions 236 185 +51
Reduced Positions 1181 1115 +66
Total Calls 41 40 2.5%
Total Puts 50 43 16.28%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.22 1.07 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q3)

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

QUARTER:
2026 Q3 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 LOW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Hardin Capital Partners, LLC 38.10% 423,219 $78.0M
2 Wealth Intelligence, LLC 26.62% 301,686 $55.6M
3 Ironsides Asset Advisors, LLC 19.99% 449,140 $82.8M
4 Investment Management Corp /Va/ /Adv 11.60% 79,927 $14.7M
5 Courant Investment Management LLC 10.56% 50,000 $9.2M
6 Salem Investment Counselors Inc 6.41% 1,396,230 $257.3M
7 Delta Asset Management LLC/Tn 3.60% 222,659 $41.0M
8 Key Capital Management, INC 3.49% 48,034 $9.5M
9 MFF Capital Investments Ltd 3.48% 289,135 $53.3M
10 Rempart Asset Management Inc. 3.39% 74,952 $16.5M
11 All Terrain Financial Advisors, LLC 3.33% 119,733 $22.1M
12 Mcrae Capital Management Inc 2.78% 81,370 $15.0M
13 Waycross Partners, LLC 2.75% 192,257 $35.4M
14 Edgemoor Investment Advisors, Inc. 2.53% 196,031 $36.1M
15 Baugh & Associates, LLC 2.52% 33,863 $5.6M
16 Peninsula Asset Management Inc 2.51% 28,441 $5.2M
17 Focused Investors LLC 2.50% 327,050 $60.3M
18 MTM Investment Management, LLC 2.41% 45,272 $8.3M
19 Summitry LLC 2.39% 415,854 $76.6M
20 Eastover Investment Advisors LLC 2.30% 32,120 $5.9M
21 Archon Partners LLC 2.29% 120,000 $22.1M
22 Range Rock Capital, LLC 2.25% 1,446 $266K
23 Greatmark Investment Partners, INC. 2.01% 101,631 $18.7M
24 Berkeley, Inc 2.00% 35,191 $6.5M
25 Capital Management Corp /Va 1.99% 72,223 $13.3M
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

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Frequently Asked Questions — Lowes Cos Inc (LOW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LOW?

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

More sellers than buyers — 44% buying: Last quarter: 1,432 funds reduced or exited vs 1,110 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 — 65% AUM from top-100 funds: 68 of 2657 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 65% 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?

74% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,987 out of 2,670 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.

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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