Servisfirst Bancshares Inc (SFBS): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Servisfirst Bancshares Inc (SFBS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SFBS has moved +6.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SFBS gained +9.4% vs +9.5% for XLF. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Servisfirst Bancshares Inc (SFBS)

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

Smart Money Signals — SFBS

Based on 342 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 SFBS 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

342 hedge funds hold SFBS 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 — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+43 new funds entered over the past year (+14% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

207 buying132 selling

Last quarter: 207 funds were net buyers (63 opened a brand new position + 144 added to an existing one). Only 132 were sellers (93 trimmed + 39 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

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More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new SFBS position: 40 → 32 → 55 → 63. 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 20% new

195 out of 342 hedge funds have held SFBS 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

43 → 40 → 32 → 55 → 63 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 40 → 32 → 55 → 63. 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 — 65% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 65% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 24% new

Entry-cohort mix of 343 holders: 224 (65%) are 2+ year veterans, 38 entered 1–2 years ago, and 81 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds

35% from top-100 AUM funds

51 of 341 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	340	318	6.92%
13F Shares	39M	40M	-3.89%
Total Value	$2.78B	$2.87B	-3.13%
New Positions	62	55	+7
Increased Positions	144	116	+28
Closed Positions	40	41	-1
Reduced Positions	91	107	-16
Total Calls	1	1	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

340

318

6.92%

13F Shares

39M

40M

-3.89%

Total Value

$2.78B

$2.87B

-3.13%

New Positions

Increased Positions

144

116

+28

Closed Positions

-1

Reduced Positions

107

-16

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

340 + investors

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

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 SFBS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Jacobs Asset Management, LLC	6.54%	150,000	$10.9M
2	PMC FIG Opportunities LLC	5.11%	45,593	$3.3M
3	Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC	3.28%	457,892	$44.0M
4	Welch Group, LLC	2.67%	975,931	$71.1M
5	Davis Asset Management, L.P.	1.92%	910,376	$66.3M
6	Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd.	1.91%	34,000	$2.5M
7	Copeland Capital Management, LLC	1.22%	753,526	$54.9M
8	TrueWealth Advisors, LLC	1.20%	65,463	$4.8M
9	Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc	1.02%	440,834	$32.1M
10	Mitchell Mcleod Pugh & Williams Inc	0.84%	78,063	$5.7M
11	Arlington Trust Co LLC	0.73%	113,765	$8.3M
12	FJ Capital Management LLC	0.66%	79,906	$5.8M
13	Navigate Wealth Management, LLC	0.65%	11,786	$932K
14	Angel Oak Capital Advisors, LLC	0.65%	8,000	$583K
15	Smith Thornton Advisors LLC	0.59%	16,155	$1.2M
16	Watchman Group, Inc.	0.58%	32,941	$2.4M
17	Odyssean, LLC	0.50%	18,977	$1.4M
18	Persistent Asset Partners Ltd	0.45%	16,599	$1.2M
19	Everstar Asset Management, LLC	0.38%	9,908	$722K
20	Deprince Race & Zollo Inc	0.32%	233,777	$17.0M
21	Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC	0.29%	1,360,003	$99.0M
22	Leavell Investment Management, INC.	0.27%	90,854	$6.6M
23	Wasatch Advisors LP	0.27%	552,153	$40.2M
24	Luken Investment Analytics, LLC	0.25%	8,851	$645K
25	EntryPoint Capital, LLC	0.24%	11,322	$825K

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 — Servisfirst Bancshares Inc (SFBS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SFBS?

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

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying: Last quarter: 207 funds were net buyers (63 opened a brand new position + 144 added to an existing one). Only 132 were sellers (93 trimmed + 39 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for SFBS holders?

Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds: 51 of 341 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% 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 SFBS?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 195 out of 342 hedge funds have held SFBS 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 Servisfirst Bancshares Inc (SFBS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SFBS has moved +6.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLF sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SFBS has gained +9.4% vs +9.5% for XLF. 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.

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Servisfirst Bancshares Inc (SFBS)

Smart Money Signals — SFBS

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +14% more funds vs a year ago

More buyers than sellers — 61% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 65% veterans vs 24% newcomers

Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds

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