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Sterling Infrastructure Inc (STRL)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +77
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — STRL

Based on 704 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added STRL 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
704 hedge funds hold STRL 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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Fast accumulation — +64% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+275 new funds entered over the past year (+64% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

396 buying326 selling
Last quarter: 396 funds bought or added vs 326 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 (+21 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new STRL position: 141 → 126 → 127 → 148. 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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Mixed — 34% long-term, 34% new

■ 34% conviction (2yr+) ■ 32% medium ■ 34% new
Of the 704 current holders: 242 (34%) held >2 years, 224 held 1–2 years, and 238 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Price up while funds trimmed (+28% value, -1% shares)

Value
+28%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: total value of institutional STRL holdings rose +28% even though funds reduced share count by 1%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
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Steady discovery — ~148 new funds/quarter

85 → 141 → 126 → 127 → 148 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 141 → 126 → 127 → 148. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Mixed cohorts — 38% veterans, 43% new entrants

■ 38% veterans ■ 19% 1-2yr ■ 43% new
Of 721 current holders: 273 (38%) held 2+ years, 135 held 1–2 years, 313 (43%) entered in the past year. Balanced distribution — some institutional memory, some recent momentum buyers.
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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
60 of 704 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in STRL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.5
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.5/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — STRL

In 2026 Q1, 396 hedge funds were net buyers of STRL (148 opened a new position, 248 added to an existing one), while 326 reduced or exited (255 trimmed, 71 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 45% of total institutional value in STRL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +77 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 704.

Hedge Fund Ownership: STRL

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

Market Analysis: STRL

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Company Profile: STRL

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Sterling Infrastructure Inc (STRL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much STRL 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
STRL
+110.9%
XLI
+8.9%

STRL outperformed XLI by +102.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
STRL
+1.2%
XLI
+329.7%

Since the filing became public, STRL outperformed XLI by -328.5% .

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 ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

47 top-rated funds 9 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
5.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: STRL
699 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 699 627 11.48%
13F Shares 28M 28M -0.63%
Total Value $10.93B $8.53B 28.05%
New Positions 144 127 +17
Increased Positions 242 218 +24
Closed Positions 72 86 -14
Reduced Positions 251 228 +23
Total Calls 10 11 -9.09%
Total Puts 11 11 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.1 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

699 + investors

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Top 25 STRL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Guardian Wealth Management, Inc. 7.41% 33,314 $13.6M
2 Sidoxia Capital Management, LLC 5.63% 16,021 $6.5M
3 Deepwater Asset Management, LLC 5.34% 20,695 $8.4M
4 Engle Capital Management, L.P. 3.68% 26,500 $10.8M
5 Geneva Partners, LLC 3.53% 18,073 $7.4M
6 Bridge City Capital, LLC 3.15% 27,881 $11.4M
7 Legacy Bridge, LLC 2.98% 19,217 $7.8M
8 First Sabrepoint Capital Management LP 2.96% 20,000 $8.1M
9 Aperture Investors, LLC 2.90% 56,406 $23.0M
10 G2 Investment Partners Management LLC 2.57% 25,658 $10.4M
11 Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC 2.49% 51,470 $21.0M
12 Dedeker Financial LLC 2.37% 6,690 $2.7M
13 MRP Capital Investments, LLC 2.31% 8,005 $2.6M
14 Munro Partners 2.28% 164,995 $67.2M
15 Essex Investment Management Co LLC 2.07% 32,057 $13.1M
16 Legacy Capital Wealth Management, LLC 2.05% 8,748 $3.6M
17 Value Investment Professionals, LLC 2.02% 4,402 $1.8M
18 Next Century Growth Investors LLC 1.99% 67,407 $27.5M
19 Lisanti Capital Growth, LLC 1.82% 17,741 $7.2M
20 1492 Capital Management LLC 1.82% 11,726 $4.8M
21 Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. 1.74% 20,702 $8.4M
22 Richard C. Young & CO., LTD. 1.72% 51,125 $20.8M
23 Eddie Patel Inc 1.62% 5,166 $2.1M
24 Ranger Investment Management, L.P. 1.58% 53,634 $21.8M
25 Rithm Capital Corp. 1.57% 2,600 $1.1M
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 — Sterling Infrastructure Inc (STRL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for STRL?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added STRL 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 STRL?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 396 funds bought or added vs 326 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 STRL holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 60 of 704 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in STRL. 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 STRL?

Mixed — 34% long-term, 34% new: Of the 704 current holders: 242 (34%) held >2 years, 224 held 1–2 years, and 238 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Sterling Infrastructure Inc (STRL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, STRL has moved +1.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +329.7% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -328.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), STRL has gained +110.9% 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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