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Perdoceo Ed Corp (PRDO)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +15
Streak
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Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — PRDO

Based on 320 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 PRDO 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
320 hedge funds hold PRDO 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+46 new funds entered over the past year (+17% 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 — 54% buying

166 buying141 selling
Last quarter: 166 funds bought or added vs 141 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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Steady new buyers — ~48 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 57 → 56 → 43 → 48. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 22% new
183 out of 320 hedge funds have held PRDO 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 +20% but shares only +0% — price-driven

Value
+20%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +20%, 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

46 → 57 → 56 → 43 → 48 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 57 → 56 → 43 → 48. PRDO 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 — 64% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 326 holders: 208 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 34 entered 1–2 years ago, and 84 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
48 of 318 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — PRDO

In 2026 Q1, 166 hedge funds were net buyers of PRDO (48 opened a new position, 118 added to an existing one), while 141 reduced or exited (108 trimmed, 33 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 39% of total institutional value in PRDO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +15 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 320.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PRDO

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

Market Analysis: PRDO

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Company Profile: PRDO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Perdoceo Ed Corp (PRDO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much PRDO 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 · 78d ago
PRDO
-14.2%
XLP
+3.5%

PRDO outperformed XLP by -17.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
PRDO
-5.7%
XLP
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, PRDO outperformed XLP by -6.0% .

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.

24 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PRDO
319 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 319 305 4.59%
13F Shares 62M 62M 0.11%
Total Value $2.19B $1.82B 20.29%
New Positions 47 43 +4
Increased Positions 116 121 -5
Closed Positions 33 51 -18
Reduced Positions 107 110 -3
Total Calls 4 5 -20.0%
Total Puts 4 3 33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.6 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

319 + investors

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

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Top 25 PRDO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Lone Peak Global Investors LLC 3.57% 576,861 $21.5M
2 Callodine Capital Management, LP 3.43% 1,316,540 $49.0M
3 Kennondale Capital Management LLC 3.02% 112,476 $4.2M
4 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 1.53% 1,854,135 $69.0M
5 Prairiewood Capital, LLC 0.71% 65,687 $2.4M
6 Frontier Capital Management Co LLC 0.71% 1,846,986 $68.7M
7 Camelot Portfolios, LLC 0.66% 23,947 $891K
8 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.59% 25,762 $959K
9 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.55% 262,301 $9.8M
10 Leuthold Group, LLC 0.47% 117,983 $4.4M
11 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.45% 11,662 $434K
12 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.44% 54,845 $2.0M
13 Lakewood Asset Management LLC 0.41% 17,274 $643K
14 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.40% 81,500 $3.0M
15 Miller Value Partners, LLC 0.39% 40,395 $1.5M
16 Verdad Advisers, LP 0.37% 8,950 $333K
17 Private Management Group Inc 0.37% 346,133 $12.9M
18 JMN Financial LLC 0.36% 9,894 $368K
19 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.33% 18,948 $705K
20 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.31% 46,601 $1.7M
21 Flat Footed LLC 0.30% 74,800 $2.8M
22 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.29% 47,534 $1.8M
23 Seizert Capital Partners, LLC 0.27% 160,244 $6.0M
24 New Vernon Capital Holdings II LLC 0.25% 9,056 $337K
25 Renaissance Technologies LLC 0.20% 3,502,264 $130.3M
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 — Perdoceo Ed Corp (PRDO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PRDO?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 166 funds bought or added vs 141 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 PRDO holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 48 of 318 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 PRDO?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 183 out of 320 hedge funds have held PRDO 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 Perdoceo Ed Corp (PRDO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, PRDO has moved -5.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of -6.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), PRDO has gained -14.2% vs +3.5% 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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