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Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH)

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

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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — SAH

Based on 221 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 SAH 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
221 hedge funds hold SAH 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 — +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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Slight buying edge — 50% buying

111 buying113 selling
Last quarter: 111 funds bought or added vs 113 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 — ~38 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 40 → 39 → 35 → 38. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

63% conviction (2yr+) 18% medium 19% new
140 out of 221 hedge funds have held SAH 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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Steady discovery — ~38 new funds/quarter

35 → 40 → 39 → 35 → 38 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 40 → 39 → 35 → 38. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 68% veterans vs 23% newcomers

68% veterans 9% 1-2yr 23% new
Entry-cohort mix of 222 holders: 152 (68%) are 2+ year veterans, 20 entered 1–2 years ago, and 50 (23%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds

38% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 221 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% 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 — SAH

In 2026 Q1, 111 hedge funds were net buyers of SAH (38 opened a new position, 73 added to an existing one), while 113 reduced or exited (73 trimmed, 40 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 38% of total institutional value in SAH is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -2 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 221.

Hedge Fund Ownership: SAH

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

Market Analysis: SAH

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much SAH has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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
SAH
+15.3%
XLY
+8.9%

SAH outperformed XLY by +6.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
SAH
+1.5%
XLY
+1.9%

Since the filing became public, SAH outperformed XLY by -0.4% .

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.

19 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: SAH
221 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 221 223 -0.9%
13F Shares 14M 15M -3.32%
Total Value $967M $916M 5.49%
New Positions 38 35 +3
Increased Positions 73 72 +1
Closed Positions 40 36 +4
Reduced Positions 72 88 -16
Total Calls 1 0 100%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

221 + investors

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

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Top 25 SAH holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Formula Growth Ltd 1.11% 35,800 $2.5M
2 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.94% 87,718 $6.0M
3 Heartland Advisors Inc 0.43% 123,225 $8.4M
4 A&I Financial Services, LLC 0.38% 11,646 $799K
5 PDT Partners, LLC 0.31% 76,697 $5.3M
6 Westwood Holdings Group Inc 0.30% 607,882 $41.7M
7 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.27% 197,974 $13.6M
8 Teewinot Capital Advisers, L.L.C. 0.21% 39,260 $2.7M
9 iSAM Funds (UK) Ltd 0.16% 4,646 $319K
10 Aster Capital Management (DIFC) Ltd 0.09% 4,760 $271K
11 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.09% 102,844 $7.1M
12 Landscape Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.09% 19,818 $1.4M
13 New Age Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.08% 26,442 $1.8M
14 Lloyd Advisory Services, LLC. 0.08% 4,263 $292K
15 Kingdom Financial Group LLC. 0.08% 4,263 $292K
16 Martingale Asset Management L P 0.08% 46,992 $3.2M
17 Nomura Asset Management International INC. 0.07% 634,926 $43.5M
18 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.06% 216,580 $14.9M
19 Trexquant Investment LP 0.06% 124,923 $8.6M
20 Bridgefront Capital, LLC 0.06% 3,429 $235K
21 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.06% 131,302 $9.0M
22 Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies, LLC 0.06% 54,533 $3.7M
23 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.05% 7,426 $594K
24 Harrell Investment Partners, LLC 0.05% 3,000 $206K
25 Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC 0.05% 217,386 $14.9M
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 — Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SAH?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 111 funds bought or added vs 113 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 SAH holders?

Strong quality — 38% AUM from major funds: 46 of 221 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 38% 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 SAH?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 140 out of 221 hedge funds have held SAH 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 Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SAH has moved +1.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SAH has gained +15.3% vs +8.9% for XLY. 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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