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United Nat Foods Inc (UNFI)

353 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in UNFI. 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
↑ +7
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
54%

Smart Money Signals — UNFI

Based on 360 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added UNFI 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
360 hedge funds hold UNFI 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 — +35% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+94 new funds entered over the past year (+35% 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 — 54% buying

191 buying162 selling
Last quarter: 191 funds bought or added vs 162 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 (-25 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 55 → 74 → 77 → 52. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 23% new
215 out of 360 hedge funds have held UNFI 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 — ~52 new funds/quarter

43 → 55 → 74 → 77 → 52 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 55 → 74 → 77 → 52. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 64% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 64% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 369 holders: 238 (64%) are 2+ year veterans, 36 entered 1–2 years ago, and 95 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 67% AUM from top-100 funds

67% from top-100 AUM funds
56 of 358 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 67% of total institutional value in UNFI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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 — UNFI

In 2026 Q2, 191 hedge funds were net buyers of UNFI (52 opened a new position, 139 added to an existing one), while 162 reduced or exited (117 trimmed, 45 sold completely) — a 54% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 67% of total institutional value in UNFI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +7 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 360.

Hedge Fund Ownership: UNFI

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

Market Analysis: UNFI

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Company Profile: UNFI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy United Nat Foods Inc (UNFI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much UNFI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 80d ago
UNFI
+1.4%
XLP
+0.5%

UNFI outperformed XLP by +0.9% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 35d ago
UNFI
-4.3%
XLP
-3.0%

Since the filing became public, UNFI outperformed XLP by -1.3% .

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.

13 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: UNFI
353 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 353 353 -
13F Shares 58M 58M -0.34%
Total Value $2.55B $2.51B 1.45%
New Positions 50 77 -27
Increased Positions 133 127 +6
Closed Positions 48 41 +7
Reduced Positions 115 99 +16
Total Calls 5 7 -28.57%
Total Puts 6 7 -14.29%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.2 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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

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Top 25 UNFI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Hauser Brothers GmbH 12.14% 220,724 $10.1M
2 JCP Investment Management, LLC 12.07% 494,371 $22.6M
3 Towle & Co 2.68% 173,459 $7.9M
4 Nia Impact Advisors, LLC 1.64% 86,532 $4.0M
5 Senvest Management, LLC 1.58% 1,181,132 $53.9M
6 Eddie Patel Inc 0.97% 35,583 $1.6M
7 Hussman Strategic Advisors, INC. 0.88% 84,000 $3.8M
8 Lakewood Capital Management, LP 0.82% 350,000 $16.0M
9 VARCOV Co. 0.55% 31,521 $1.4M
10 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.46% 72,346 $3.3M
11 Enhancing Capital LLC 0.40% 12,706 $580K
12 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.37% 456,224 $20.8M
13 Keynote Financial Services LLC 0.31% 14,518 $663K
14 Hennessy Advisors Inc 0.27% 185,483 $8.5M
15 Arjuna Capital 0.26% 25,690 $1.2M
16 Ironwood Investment Management LLC 0.23% 14,792 $676K
17 Elevated Financial Group LLC 0.18% 14,779 $675K
18 River Road Asset Management, LLC 0.17% 337,888 $15.4M
19 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.17% 3,921 $179K
20 Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC 0.15% 67,386 $3.1M
21 Steinberganna Wealth Management 0.13% 6,808 $311K
22 GK Wealth Management LLC 0.12% 5,036 $230K
23 Anb Bank 0.11% 6,311 $288K
24 Pacific Point Advisors, LLC 0.10% 5,000 $228K
25 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.10% 421,754 $19.3M
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 — United Nat Foods Inc (UNFI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for UNFI?

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

Slight buying edge — 54% buying: Last quarter: 191 funds bought or added vs 162 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 UNFI holders?

Elite ownership — 67% AUM from top-100 funds: 56 of 358 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 67% of total institutional value in UNFI. 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 UNFI?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 215 out of 360 hedge funds have held UNFI 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 United Nat Foods Inc (UNFI) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, UNFI has moved -4.3% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -3.0% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.3%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), UNFI has gained +1.4% vs +0.5% for XLP. 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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