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Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)

2K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in PANW. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -35
Streak
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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — PANW

Based on 2461 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 PANW 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
2,461 hedge funds hold PANW 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+255 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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 — 59% buying

1555 buying1076 selling
Last quarter: 1,555 funds bought or added vs 1,076 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-23 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 274 → 255 → 305 → 282. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

59% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 18% new
1,463 out of 2,461 hedge funds have held PANW 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 +8%, value -7%

Value
-7%
Shares
+8%
Last quarter: funds added +8% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -7%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

207 → 274 → 255 → 305 → 282 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 274 → 255 → 305 → 282. A growing number of institutions are discovering PANW each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 22% newcomers

61% veterans 17% 1-2yr 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 2,562 holders: 1,567 (61%) are 2+ year veterans, 428 entered 1–2 years ago, and 567 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
67 of 2450 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in PANW. 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 — PANW

In 2026 Q1, 1555 hedge funds were net buyers of PANW (282 opened a new position, 1273 added to an existing one), while 1076 reduced or exited (759 trimmed, 317 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 46% of total institutional value in PANW is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -35 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 2461.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PANW

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

Market Analysis: PANW

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much PANW has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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 · 74d ago
PANW
+74.4%
XLK
+37.9%

PANW outperformed XLK by +36.5% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 29d ago
PANW
+15.2%
XLK
+3.9%

Since the filing became public, PANW outperformed XLK by +11.3% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Strong Institutional Conviction

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

127 top-rated funds 64 high-conviction
Consensus
9.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
8.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PANW
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 2432 2496 -2.56%
13F Shares 644M 596M 8.13%
Total Value $100.74B $109.05B -7.62%
New Positions 272 305 -33
Increased Positions 1240 1095 +145
Closed Positions 336 214 +122
Reduced Positions 724 821 -97
Total Calls 58 54 7.41%
Total Puts 52 47 10.64%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.9 0.87 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 PANW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Wormser Freres Gestion 6.40% 54,135 $8.9M
2 Soma Equity Partners LP 5.48% 463,129 $74.2M
3 American Capital Management Inc 5.37% 624,084 $100.1M
4 Cadian Capital Management, LP 5.36% 274,500 $44.0M
5 Anomaly Capital Management, LP 5.15% 530,389 $85.0M
6 Carroll Investors, Inc 5.04% 58,834 $9.4M
7 Robocap Asset Management Ltd 4.67% 27,215 $4.4M
8 Stony Point Capital LLC 4.63% 358,780 $57.5M
9 Tran Capital Management, L.P. 4.48% 203,366 $32.6M
10 Wills Financial Group LLC 4.25% 49,507 $11.3M
11 Alta Park Capital, LP 4.01% 160,554 $25.7M
12 Connective Capital Management, LLC 3.92% 29,650 $4.8M
13 MayTech Global Investments, LLC 3.85% 196,965 $31.6M
14 Arcadia Investment Management Corp/Mi 3.77% 137,226 $22.0M
15 Sustainable Insight Capital Management, LLC 3.69% 68,453 $11.0M
16 Sandhill Capital Partners LLC 3.65% 264,469 $42.4M
17 Y.D. More Investments Ltd 3.54% 563,353 $90.3M
18 Triodos Investment Management BV 3.42% 282,500 $45.3M
19 Firsthand Capital Management, Inc. 3.42% 10,000 $1.6M
20 Spahn Wealth & Retirement LLC 3.42% 16,749 $2.7M
21 Spurstone Advisory Services, LLC 3.29% 1,200 $192K
22 Family Legacy Financial Solutions, LLC 3.26% 25,120 $4.0M
23 Sunstone Asset Management, L.P. 3.22% 17,113 $2.7M
24 Washington Trust Advisors, Inc. 3.16% 243,483 $39.0M
25 Mogy Joel R Investment Counsel Inc 3.10% 308,786 $49.5M
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 — Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PANW?

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

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 1,555 funds bought or added vs 1,076 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 PANW holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 67 of 2450 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in PANW. 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 PANW?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 1,463 out of 2,461 hedge funds have held PANW 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 Palo Alto Networks Inc (PANW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PANW has moved +15.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +3.9% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +11.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PANW has gained +74.4% vs +37.9% for XLK. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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