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Plexus Corp (PLXS)

375 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in PLXS. 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
↑ +47
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — PLXS

Based on 379 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 PLXS 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
379 hedge funds hold PLXS 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+57 new funds entered over the past year (+18% 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 — 53% buying

201 buying176 selling
Last quarter: 201 funds bought or added vs 176 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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More new buyers each quarter (+36 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new PLXS position: 40 → 31 → 50 → 86. 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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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 26% new
209 out of 379 hedge funds have held PLXS 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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Value +34% but shares only +0% — price-driven

Value
+34%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +34%, but actual share count only changed +0%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

55 → 40 → 31 → 50 → 86 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 40 → 31 → 50 → 86. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Veteran-anchored — 61% veterans vs 28% newcomers

■ 61% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Entry-cohort mix of 384 holders: 236 (61%) are 2+ year veterans, 42 entered 1–2 years ago, and 106 (28%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds
51 of 378 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — PLXS

In 2026 Q1, 201 hedge funds were net buyers of PLXS (86 opened a new position, 115 added to an existing one), while 176 reduced or exited (137 trimmed, 39 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 36% of total institutional value in PLXS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +47 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 379.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PLXS

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

Market Analysis: PLXS

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Company Profile: PLXS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Plexus Corp (PLXS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much PLXS 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
PLXS
+42.5%
XLK
+44.8%

PLXS outperformed XLK by -2.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 40d ago
PLXS
+11.7%
XLK
+9.1%

Since the filing became public, PLXS outperformed XLK by +2.6% .

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.

28 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PLXS
375 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 375 332 12.95%
13F Shares 27M 27M 0.32%
Total Value $5.25B $3.92B 33.94%
New Positions 84 50 +34
Increased Positions 114 113 +1
Closed Positions 41 38 +3
Reduced Positions 133 114 +19
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.25 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

375 + investors

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

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Top 25 PLXS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Disciplined Growth Investors Inc /Mn 6.19% 1,494,619 $302.7M
2 Farrow Financial, Inc. 1.59% 13,848 $2.8M
3 Emerald Advisers, LLC 1.07% 166,532 $33.7M
4 SG Capital Management LLC 1.05% 78,255 $15.8M
5 Riverwater Partners LLC 1.02% 15,175 $3.1M
6 Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust 1.00% 102,278 $20.7M
7 Sora Investors LLC 0.94% 50,409 $10.2M
8 Cartenna Capital, LP 0.85% 115,000 $23.3M
9 Fca Corp /Tx 0.83% 14,442 $2.9M
10 Intrinsic Edge Capital Management LLC 0.71% 21,000 $4.3M
11 Nicola Wealth Management LTD. 0.71% 29,000 $5.9M
12 GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.66% 79,791 $16.2M
13 Bridge City Capital, LLC 0.58% 10,367 $2.1M
14 Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC 0.57% 390,045 $79.0M
15 Leuthold Group, LLC 0.57% 26,422 $5.4M
16 Earnest Partners LLC 0.54% 652,438 $132.1M
17 Fieldview Capital Management, LLC 0.54% 9,191 $1.9M
18 Informed Momentum Co LLC 0.52% 22,441 $4.5M
19 Palisade Capital Management, LP 0.51% 75,468 $15.3M
20 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.49% 296,479 $60.0M
21 Uncommon Cents Investing LLC 0.46% 9,750 $2.0M
22 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.45% 2,131 $432K
23 Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC. 0.40% 588,778 $119.3M
24 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.39% 10,534 $2.1M
25 Concentric Capital Strategies, LP 0.35% 20,709 $4.2M
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 — Plexus Corp (PLXS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PLXS?

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

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 201 funds bought or added vs 176 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 PLXS holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 51 of 378 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% 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 PLXS?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 209 out of 379 hedge funds have held PLXS 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 Plexus Corp (PLXS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PLXS has moved +11.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +9.1% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.6%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PLXS has gained +42.5% vs +44.8% for XLK. 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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