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Medline Inc (MDLN)

307 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MDLN. 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
↑ +108
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
77%

Smart Money Signals — MDLN

Based on 308 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MDLN 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
308 hedge funds hold MDLN 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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Fast accumulation — +30700% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+307 new funds entered over the past year (+30700% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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More buyers than sellers — 77% buying

257 buying78 selling
Last quarter: 257 funds were net buyers (152 opened a brand new position + 105 added to an existing one). Only 78 were sellers (34 trimmed + 44 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-47 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 0 → 0 → 199 → 152. 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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Mostly new holders — 98% entered in last year

■ 1% conviction (2yr+) ■ 1% medium ■ 98% new
Only 4 funds (1%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.
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Steady discovery — ~152 new funds/quarter

0 → 0 → 0 → 199 → 152 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 0 → 0 → 199 → 152. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Early stage — 98% of holders entered in last year

■ 2% veterans ■ 0% 1-2yr ■ 98% new
Of 321 current holders: 315 (98%) entered in the past year, only 6 (2%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.
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Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds

28% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 308 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
7.4
out of 10
High Exit Risk
Exit risk score 7.4/10 — multiple crowding signals converge. Institutional ownership is at 100% of its all-time high — near peak crowding. Crowded trades can unwind fast — a single catalyst can trigger a cascade.

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 — MDLN

In 2026 Q1, 257 hedge funds were net buyers of MDLN (152 opened a new position, 105 added to an existing one), while 78 reduced or exited (34 trimmed, 44 sold completely) — a 77% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 28% of total institutional value in MDLN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +108 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 308.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MDLN

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

Market Analysis: MDLN

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Company Profile: MDLN

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Medline Inc (MDLN) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MDLN has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) 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 · 75d ago
MDLN
-17.7%
XLV
+4.9%

MDLN outperformed XLV by -22.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
MDLN
+1.2%
XLV
+6.0%

Since the filing became public, MDLN outperformed XLV by -4.8% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

19 top-rated funds 10 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MDLN
307 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 307 200 53.5%
13F Shares 637M 570M 11.86%
Total Value $27.88B $23.62B 18.04%
New Positions 151 200 -49
Increased Positions 104 0 +104
Closed Positions 44 0 +44
Reduced Positions 30 0 +30
Total Calls 6 3 100.0%
Total Puts 7 3 133.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.17 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

307 + investors

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Top 25 MDLN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 H&F Corporate Investors X, Ltd. 100.00% 86,473,497 $3.85B
2 Carlyle Group Inc. 78.40% 187,083,713 $8.33B
3 Lykos Global Management, LP 76.91% 525,000 $23.4M
4 Mbb Public Markets I LLC 12.94% 2,441,379 $108.6M
5 SurgoCap Partners LP 9.03% 6,075,165 $270.3M
6 Fremen Capital Management LP 7.49% 196,702 $8.8M
7 Seven Grand Managers, LLC 7.43% 2,500,000 $111.2M
8 Monashee Investment Management LLC 7.26% 300,000 $13.3M
9 Ghisallo Capital Management LLC 5.57% 4,546,674 $202.3M
10 Renaissance Capital LLC 4.84% 150,304 $6.7M
11 Bain Capital Public Equity, LP 4.78% 19,288 $858K
12 Burkehill Global Management, LP 4.30% 1,950,000 $86.8M
13 Lone Pine Capital LLC 4.18% 11,789,156 $524.6M
14 Clio Asset Management LLC 3.40% 91,159 $4.1M
15 Durable Capital Partners LP 3.33% 7,265,853 $323.3M
16 Quantessence Capital LLC 3.25% 14,998 $667K
17 Khrom Capital Management LLC 2.86% 703,137 $31.3M
18 Broad Bay Capital Management, LP 2.55% 675,000 $30.0M
19 CTC Alternative Strategies, Ltd. 2.38% 23,541 $1.0M
20 Eminence Capital, LP 2.33% 2,279,190 $101.4M
21 Egerton Capital (UK) LLP 2.16% 4,365,802 $194.3M
22 Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd 1.96% 259,595 $11.6M
23 Lexington Partners L.P. 1.63% 134,232 $6.0M
24 BlueCrest Capital Management Ltd 1.44% 549,000 $24.4M
25 Viking Global Investors LP 1.42% 11,433,992 $508.8M
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 — Medline Inc (MDLN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MDLN?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added MDLN 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 MDLN?

More buyers than sellers — 77% buying: Last quarter: 257 funds were net buyers (152 opened a brand new position + 105 added to an existing one). Only 78 were sellers (34 trimmed + 44 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for MDLN holders?

Strong quality — 28% AUM from major funds: 46 of 308 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 28% 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 MDLN?

Mostly new holders — 98% entered in last year: Only 4 funds (1%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy Medline Inc (MDLN) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MDLN has moved +1.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +6.0% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -4.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MDLN has gained -17.7% vs +4.9% for XLV. 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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