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Stantec Inc (STN)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +22
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — STN

Based on 304 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 STN 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
304 hedge funds hold STN 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 — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+49 new funds entered over the past year (+19% 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 — 56% buying

157 buying123 selling
Last quarter: 157 funds bought or added vs 123 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 48 → 28 → 55 → 47. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 23% new
165 out of 304 hedge funds have held STN 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

40 → 48 → 28 → 55 → 47 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 48 → 28 → 55 → 47. A growing number of institutions are discovering STN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 59% veterans vs 28% newcomers

■ 59% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Entry-cohort mix of 308 holders: 181 (59%) are 2+ year veterans, 40 entered 1–2 years ago, and 87 (28%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
51 of 303 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in STN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
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 — STN

In 2026 Q1, 157 hedge funds were net buyers of STN (47 opened a new position, 110 added to an existing one), while 123 reduced or exited (98 trimmed, 25 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 49% of total institutional value in STN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +22 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 304.

Hedge Fund Ownership: STN

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

Market Analysis: STN

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Stantec Inc (STN) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much STN has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 75d ago
STN
-16.4%
XLI
+8.9%

STN outperformed XLI by -25.3% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
STN
-5.7%
XLI
+329.7%

Since the filing became public, STN outperformed XLI by -335.4% .

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.

24 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: STN
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 303 282 7.45%
13F Shares 68M 68M -1.0%
Total Value $5.73B $6.45B -11.06%
New Positions 47 55 -8
Increased Positions 109 100 +9
Closed Positions 26 47 -21
Reduced Positions 96 83 +13
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

303 + investors

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Top 25 STN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Martin Investment Management, LLC 4.77% 184,293 $15.9M
2 Ecofi Investissements SA 4.74% 30,200 $2.6M
3 BCV Asset Management Inc. 3.05% 1,029,411 $88.7M
4 Nia Impact Advisors, LLC 2.60% 67,592 $5.8M
5 Nicola Wealth Management LTD. 2.10% 202,800 $17.5M
6 Louisbourg Investments INC. 1.28% 78,568 $6.8M
7 Guardian Capital LP 0.83% 366,389 $31.6M
8 Cidel Asset Management Inc 0.77% 163,724 $14.1M
9 Fiera Capital Corp 0.60% 2,016,034 $174.0M
10 Caldwell Investment Management Ltd. 0.59% 17,800 $1.5M
11 Expressive Wealth LLC 0.59% 6,667 $614K
12 Accent Capital Management, LLC 0.59% 6,667 $614K
13 Piedmont Capital Management, LLC 0.47% 10,458 $920K
14 Sienna Gestion 0.46% 82,400 $7.0M
15 Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. 0.44% 220,474 $19.0M
16 EDENTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 0.44% 17,275 $1.5M
17 Integrated Wealth Management 0.36% 3,675 $318K
18 Alberta Investment Management Corp 0.35% 668,628 $57.8M
19 Mackenzie Financial Corp 0.32% 3,105,136 $268.4M
20 Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Co 0.32% 43,051 $3.7M
21 Pictet Asset Management Holding SA 0.32% 3,485,388 $300.3M
22 1832 Asset Management L.P. 0.31% 3,927,603 $339.3M
23 Addenda Capital Inc. 0.26% 77,400 $9.3M
24 Man Group plc 0.24% 1,520,891 $131.1M
25 Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd. 0.21% 64,700 $5.6M
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 — Stantec Inc (STN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for STN?

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

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 157 funds bought or added vs 123 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 STN holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 51 of 303 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in STN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held STN?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 165 out of 304 hedge funds have held STN 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 Stantec Inc (STN) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, STN has moved -5.7% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +329.7% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -335.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), STN has gained -16.4% vs +8.9% for XLI. 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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