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Post Hldgs Inc (POST)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +23
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — POST

Based on 426 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added POST 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 (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
426 hedge funds hold POST 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+16 new funds entered over the past year (+4% 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 — 50% buying

205 buying203 selling
Last quarter: 205 funds bought or added vs 203 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 (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new POST position: 59 → 56 → 64 → 71. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 20% new
270 out of 426 hedge funds have held POST 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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Growing discovery — still being found

60 → 59 → 56 → 64 → 71 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 59 → 56 → 64 → 71. A growing number of institutions are discovering POST each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 22% newcomers

■ 68% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Entry-cohort mix of 434 holders: 297 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 42 entered 1–2 years ago, and 95 (22%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
53 of 424 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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 — POST

In 2026 Q1, 205 hedge funds were net buyers of POST (71 opened a new position, 134 added to an existing one), while 203 reduced or exited (155 trimmed, 48 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 37% of total institutional value in POST is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +23 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 426.

Hedge Fund Ownership: POST

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

Market Analysis: POST

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Post Hldgs Inc (POST) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much POST has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) 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 · 79d ago
POST
-10.7%
XLP
+1.6%

POST outperformed XLP by -12.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
POST
-12.7%
XLP
-1.6%

Since the filing became public, POST outperformed XLP by -11.1% .

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.

30 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Elite
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Hedge Fund Positioning: POST
424 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 424 403 5.21%
13F Shares 44M 48M -7.81%
Total Value $4.18B $4.69B -10.8%
New Positions 70 64 +6
Increased Positions 132 104 +28
Closed Positions 49 73 -24
Reduced Positions 153 180 -27
Total Calls 4 2 100.0%
Total Puts 6 8 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.5 4.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

424 + investors

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

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Top 25 POST holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 H Squared Management LP 18.26% 200,387 $19.8M
2 Route One Investment Company, L.P. 12.42% 2,950,568 $291.7M
3 PYA Waltman Capital, LLC 9.02% 329,210 $32.5M
4 Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC 9.00% 1,193,067 $117.9M
5 Iridian Asset Management LLC/Ct 7.29% 181,969 $18.0M
6 Daytona Street Capital LLC 1.53% 20,302 $2.0M
7 Wallace Capital Management Inc. 1.34% 118,168 $11.7M
8 Cohen Capital Management, Inc. 1.26% 81,885 $8.1M
9 Knightsbridge Asset Management, LLC 1.25% 78,486 $7.8M
10 London Co of Virginia 0.90% 1,476,638 $146.0M
11 Junto Capital Management LP 0.85% 407,608 $40.3M
12 EULAV Asset Management 0.71% 225,042 $22.2M
13 Braun Stacey Associates Inc 0.66% 200,398 $19.8M
14 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.52% 94,029 $9.3M
15 Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc 0.50% 816,143 $80.7M
16 D L Carlson Investment Group Inc 0.48% 28,116 $2.8M
17 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.43% 4,213 $416K
18 Holocene Advisors, LP 0.42% 1,766,642 $174.7M
19 Hara Capital LLC 0.41% 8,377 $828K
20 Trail Ridge Investment Advisors, LLC 0.29% 6,696 $662K
21 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.28% 134,913 $13.3M
22 Carnegie Investment Counsel 0.28% 145,887 $14.4M
23 Hancock Whitney Corp 0.27% 149,351 $15.6M
24 LGT Fund Management Co Ltd. 0.27% 61,812 $6.1M
25 Hennessy Advisors Inc 0.26% 73,200 $7.2M
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 — Post Hldgs Inc (POST)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for POST?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added POST 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 POST?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 205 funds bought or added vs 203 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 POST holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 53 of 424 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% 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 POST?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 270 out of 426 hedge funds have held POST 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 Post Hldgs Inc (POST) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, POST has moved -12.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.6% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of -11.1%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), POST has gained -10.7% vs +1.6% for XLP. 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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