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Penguin Solutions Inc (PENG)

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

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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -6
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — PENG

Based on 224 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 PENG 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 — 90% of 3.0Y peak

90% of all-time peak
224 funds currently hold this stock — 90% of the 3.0-year high of 250 funds (reached 2025 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+22 new funds entered over the past year (+11% 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

115 buying132 selling
Last quarter: 132 funds reduced or exited vs 115 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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Steady new buyers — ~34 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 53 → 70 → 35 → 34. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

58% conviction (2yr+) 21% medium 21% new
131 out of 224 hedge funds have held PENG 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

36 → 53 → 70 → 35 → 34 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 53 → 70 → 35 → 34. PENG 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 — 65% veterans vs 25% newcomers

65% veterans 10% 1-2yr 25% new
Entry-cohort mix of 236 holders: 153 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 23 entered 1–2 years ago, and 60 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
51 of 223 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in PENG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — 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 — PENG

In 2026 Q1, 115 hedge funds were net buyers of PENG (34 opened a new position, 81 added to an existing one), while 132 reduced or exited (92 trimmed, 40 sold completely) — a 47% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 48% of total institutional value in PENG is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -6 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 224.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PENG

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

Market Analysis: PENG

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Company Profile: PENG

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Penguin Solutions Inc (PENG) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much PENG 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 · 85d ago
PENG
+280.5%
XLK
+44.8%

PENG outperformed XLK by +235.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 40d ago
PENG
+43.0%
XLK
+9.1%

Since the filing became public, PENG outperformed XLK by +33.9% .

Interpretation: The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

26 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PENG
223 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 223 230 -3.04%
13F Shares 58M 60M -2.62%
Total Value $995M $1.17B -15.01%
New Positions 33 35 -2
Increased Positions 75 74 +1
Closed Positions 40 55 -15
Reduced Positions 92 94 -2
Total Calls 6 8 -25.0%
Total Puts 7 4 75.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.17 0.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

223 + investors

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

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Top 25 PENG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 P.A.W. Capital Corp 14.61% 305,000 $5.4M
2 Ophir Asset Management Pty Ltd 3.31% 1,613,169 $28.4M
3 Optimize Financial Inc 1.33% 153,470 $2.7M
4 Paradigm Capital Management Inc/Ny 1.08% 1,605,100 $28.2M
5 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.64% 230,769 $4.1M
6 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.39% 47,596 $838K
7 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.37% 979,492 $17.2M
8 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.25% 66,272 $1.2M
9 Royce & Associates LP 0.17% 980,749 $17.3M
10 Peregrine Capital Management LLC 0.15% 222,924 $3.9M
11 Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC 0.10% 1,789,022 $31.5M
12 Inceptionr LLC 0.08% 19,285 $339K
13 ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC 0.08% 173,782 $3.1M
14 Susquehanna Fundamental Investments, LLC 0.07% 106,163 $1.9M
15 CWA Asset Management Group, LLC 0.07% 114,097 $2.0M
16 William Blair Investment Management, LLC 0.06% 966,164 $17.0M
17 CastleKnight Management LP 0.05% 180,092 $3.2M
18 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.05% 34,997 $616K
19 Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd 0.05% 8,530 $148K
20 Truvestments Capital LLC 0.05% 15,081 $265K
21 Wedge Capital Management L L P/Nc 0.05% 140,878 $2.5M
22 Needham Investment Management LLC 0.04% 50,000 $880K
23 Spirepoint Private Client, LLC 0.03% 20,177 $355K
24 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.03% 14,409 $254K
25 Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC 0.03% 4,013 $71K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — Penguin Solutions Inc (PENG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PENG?

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

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 132 funds reduced or exited vs 115 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 PENG holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 51 of 223 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in PENG. 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 PENG?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 131 out of 224 hedge funds have held PENG 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 Penguin Solutions Inc (PENG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PENG has moved +43.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +9.1% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +33.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PENG has gained +280.5% vs +44.8% for XLK. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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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