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Lamb Weston Hldgs Inc (LW)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -11
Streak
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Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — LW

Based on 561 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their LW 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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High ownership — 75% of 3.0Y peak

75% of all-time peak
561 funds currently hold this stock — 75% of the 3.0-year high of 750 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 9% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
56 fewer hedge funds hold LW compared to a year ago (-9% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

275 buying289 selling
Last quarter: 289 funds reduced or exited vs 275 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 (-33 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 88 → 110 → 110 → 77. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 20% new
349 out of 561 hedge funds have held LW 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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Steady discovery — ~77 new funds/quarter

87 → 88 → 110 → 110 → 77 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 88 → 110 → 110 → 77. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 583 holders: 396 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 68 entered 1–2 years ago, and 119 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds

55% from top-100 AUM funds
57 of 553 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in LW. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.3/10 — 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — LW

In 2026 Q2, 275 hedge funds were net buyers of LW (77 opened a new position, 198 added to an existing one), while 289 reduced or exited (201 trimmed, 88 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 55% of total institutional value in LW is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -11 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 561.

What Fund Managers Are Saying About LW

▲ 1 bullish
Jeffrey C. Smith · Starboard Value long 2026-08-05
Strong moat in potato products; expects improved earnings growth trajectory.
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Hedge Fund Ownership: LW

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

Market Analysis: LW

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

23 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: LW
547 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 547 572 -4.37%
13F Shares 133M 128M 4.14%
Total Value $5.30B $4.91B 8.06%
New Positions 74 110 -36
Increased Positions 186 170 +16
Closed Positions 91 154 -63
Reduced Positions 193 200 -7
Total Calls 17 21 -19.05%
Total Puts 12 19 -36.84%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.71 0.9 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

547 + investors

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Top 25 LW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Continental Grain Co 34.38% 3,569,080 $154.1M
2 JANA Partners Management, LP 12.25% 5,394,635 $232.9M
3 Starboard Value LP 5.47% 5,733,982 $247.6M
4 Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC 2.89% 791,480 $34.2M
5 MAC Alpha Capital Management, LP 2.08% 104,103 $4.5M
6 Seven Six Capital Management, LLC 1.78% 45,250 $2.0M
7 Goodman Financial Corp 1.68% 251,698 $10.9M
8 Bernzott Capital Advisors 1.66% 96,022 $4.1M
9 Soviero Asset Management, LP 1.49% 82,000 $3.5M
10 Expect Equity LLC 1.19% 42,940 $1.9M
11 Douglas Lane & Associates, LLC 0.99% 1,682,355 $72.6M
12 Staley Capital Advisers Inc 0.85% 503,330 $21.7M
13 VELA Investment Management, LLC 0.75% 81,692 $3.5M
14 Keating Investment Counselors Inc 0.68% 57,284 $2.5M
15 Grandfield & Dodd, LLC 0.67% 294,958 $12.7M
16 Rodgers Brothers Inc. 0.64% 152,632 $6.6M
17 Kintayl Capital LP 0.59% 34,331 $1.5M
18 First Nebraska Trust Co 0.46% 38,604 $2.5M
19 Camelot Portfolios, LLC 0.45% 15,000 $648K
20 Shapiro Capital Management LLC 0.44% 169,065 $7.3M
21 A&I Financial Services, LLC 0.34% 18,023 $778K
22 Gallacher Capital Management LLC 0.33% 13,656 $590K
23 Brandes Investment Partners, LP 0.29% 963,237 $41.6M
24 Carson Advisory Inc. 0.28% 14,370 $620K
25 Deeter Investments LLP 0.27% 30,000 $1.3M
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

Frequently Asked Questions — Lamb Weston Hldgs Inc (LW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for LW?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their LW 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 LW?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 289 funds reduced or exited vs 275 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 LW holders?

Elite ownership — 55% AUM from top-100 funds: 57 of 553 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 55% of total institutional value in LW. 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 LW?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 349 out of 561 hedge funds have held LW 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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