Tic Solutions Inc (TIC): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Tic Solutions Inc (TIC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, TIC has moved -6.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -6.5% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), TIC gained +26.8% vs -76.3% 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.

Tic Solutions Inc (TIC)

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

Smart Money Signals — TIC

Based on 214 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

➡️

No change last quarter

last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.

🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak

214 hedge funds hold TIC 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.

🚀

Fast accumulation — +422% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+173 new funds entered over the past year (+422% 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.

🟡

Slight buying edge — 56% buying

129 buying101 selling

Last quarter: 129 funds bought or added vs 101 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.

➡️

Steady new buyers — ~48 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 61 → 141 → 52 → 48. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.

🔄

Mostly new holders — 69% entered in last year

■ 2% conviction (2yr+) ■ 29% medium ■ 69% new

Only 5 funds (2%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

💎

Buying through price weakness — shares +7%, value -31%

Value

-30%

+6%

Last quarter: funds added +7% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -31%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.

📊

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

40 → 61 → 141 → 52 → 48 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 61 → 141 → 52 → 48. TIC is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.

🌱

Early stage — 97% of holders entered in last year

■ 3% veterans ■ 0% 1-2yr ■ 97% new

Of 219 current holders: 212 (97%) entered in the past year, only 7 (3%) are 2+ year veterans. This is an early-phase institutional idea — still being discovered. High upside potential if the thesis plays out, but thin conviction base.

📋

Smaller funds dominant — 15% AUM from top-100

15% from top-100 AUM funds

37 of 212 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 15% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

6.6

out of 10

Moderate Exit Risk

Exit risk score 6.6/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	212	214	-0.93%
13F Shares	190M	178M	6.68%
Total Value	$1.25B	$1.80B	-30.58%
New Positions	46	52	-6
Increased Positions	81	81	-
Closed Positions	48	49	-1
Reduced Positions	52	55	-3
Total Calls	4	6	-33.33%
Total Puts	2	3	-33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.5	0.5	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

212

214

-0.93%

13F Shares

190M

178M

6.68%

Total Value

$1.25B

$1.80B

-30.58%

New Positions

-6

Increased Positions

Closed Positions

-1

Reduced Positions

-3

Total Calls

-33.33%

Total Puts

-33.33%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.5

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

212 + investors

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

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

Top 25 TIC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Permian Investment Partners, LP	15.96%	21,945,094	$144.4M
2	Progeny 3, Inc.	5.39%	15,323,105	$100.8M
3	Gates Capital Management, Inc.	3.93%	21,850,000	$143.8M
4	ADW Capital Management, LLC	2.82%	1,103,800	$7.3M
5	Bernzott Capital Advisors	2.53%	803,610	$5.3M
6	Clearline Capital LP	1.44%	4,226,397	$27.8M
7	Expect Equity LLC	0.83%	131,878	$868K
8	Cercano Management LLC	0.82%	2,902,230	$19.1M
9	Long Focus Capital Management, LLC	0.71%	4,101,212	$27.0M
10	Viking Global Investors LP	0.66%	35,824,562	$235.7M
11	EntryPoint Capital, LLC	0.45%	233,486	$1.5M
12	Cruiser Capital Advisors, LLC	0.44%	172,708	$1.1M
13	Alyeska Investment Group, L.P.	0.35%	18,762,788	$123.5M
14	Reaves W H & Co Inc	0.34%	3,076,170	$20.2M
15	Brooklands Fund Management Ltd	0.32%	43,000	$283K
16	Ardsley Advisory Partners LP	0.31%	375,000	$2.5M
17	Twin Securities, Inc.	0.25%	77,339	$509K
18	Jefferies Financial Group Inc.	0.23%	5,000,000	$32.9M
19	Formula Growth Ltd	0.20%	67,985	$447K
20	Mount Lucas Management LP	0.19%	80,000	$526K
21	State of Wyoming	0.19%	244,979	$1.6M
22	Wexford Capital LP	0.18%	189,671	$1.2M
23	Carlson Capital, L.P.	0.18%	87,000	$572K
24	Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc	0.14%	607,476	$4.0M
25	Nbc Securities, INC.	0.11%	220,989	$1.5M

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 — Tic Solutions Inc (TIC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for TIC?

No change last quarter: The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.

What is the institutional breadth score for TIC?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 129 funds bought or added vs 101 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 TIC holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 15% AUM from top-100: 37 of 212 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 15% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held TIC?

Mostly new holders — 69% entered in last year: Only 5 funds (2%) have held >2 years. The majority of current holders are relatively new to the position. New holders tend to sell faster when prices drop — a shallow conviction base that could amplify any sell-off.

Is it too late to buy Tic Solutions Inc (TIC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, TIC has moved -6.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -6.5% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), TIC has gained +26.8% vs -76.3% 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.

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Tic Solutions Inc (TIC)

Smart Money Signals — TIC

No change last quarter

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Fast accumulation — +422% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 56% buying

Steady new buyers — ~48 new funds per quarter

Mostly new holders — 69% entered in last year

Buying through price weakness — shares +7%, value -31%

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Early stage — 97% of holders entered in last year

Smaller funds dominant — 15% AUM from top-100

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