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US Foods Hldg Corp (USFD)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +29
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — USFD

Based on 672 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added USFD 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
672 hedge funds hold USFD 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
+83 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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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

358 buying318 selling
Last quarter: 358 funds bought or added vs 318 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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Steady new buyers — ~117 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 96 → 87 → 117 → 117. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 50% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 26% new
337 out of 672 hedge funds have held USFD 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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Price up while funds trimmed (+16% value, -1% shares)

Value
+15%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: total value of institutional USFD holdings rose +16% 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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Growing discovery — still being found

100 → 96 → 87 → 117 → 117 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 96 → 87 → 117 → 117. A growing number of institutions are discovering USFD each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 54% veterans vs 32% newcomers

■ 54% veterans ■ 15% 1-2yr ■ 32% new
Entry-cohort mix of 682 holders: 365 (54%) are 2+ year veterans, 100 entered 1–2 years ago, and 217 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
61 of 671 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in USFD. 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 — USFD

In 2026 Q1, 358 hedge funds were net buyers of USFD (117 opened a new position, 241 added to an existing one), while 318 reduced or exited (230 trimmed, 88 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 52% of total institutional value in USFD is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +29 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 672.

Hedge Fund Ownership: USFD

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

Market Analysis: USFD

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Company Profile: USFD

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

Is It Too Late to Buy US Foods Hldg Corp (USFD) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much USFD has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) 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 · 78d ago
USFD
+1.7%
XLP
+2.1%

USFD outperformed XLP by -0.4% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
USFD
+13.8%
XLP
-1.1%

Since the filing became public, USFD outperformed XLP by +14.9% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

37 top-rated funds 6 high-conviction
Consensus
6.9
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: USFD
666 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 666 643 3.58%
13F Shares 229M 231M -0.91%
Total Value $19.72B $17.07B 15.52%
New Positions 115 117 -2
Increased Positions 239 202 +37
Closed Positions 92 103 -11
Reduced Positions 226 248 -22
Total Calls 5 6 -16.67%
Total Puts 6 6 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.2 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

666 + investors

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

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Top 25 USFD holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Pertento Partners LLP 12.50% 1,853,508 $170.9M
2 Clearfield Capital Management LP 11.40% 232,200 $21.4M
3 Atalan Capital Partners, LP 8.93% 1,051,000 $96.9M
4 SaddleRock Capital Management LLC 8.05% 82,792 $7.6M
5 Tensile Capital Management LP 7.14% 541,042 $49.9M
6 Avantyr Capital Partners, LP 7.09% 1,600,864 $147.6M
7 Ararat Capital Management LP 5.14% 99,019 $9.1M
8 Chescapmanager LLC 4.36% 528,457 $48.7M
9 South Street Advisors LLC 3.60% 269,490 $24.8M
10 D1 Capital Partners L.P. 3.52% 4,283,474 $395.0M
11 Lone Pine Capital LLC 2.79% 3,795,998 $350.0M
12 Tradewinds, LLC. 2.27% 75,674 $7.0M
13 Clarkston Capital Partners, LLC 2.04% 289,575 $26.7M
14 Robbins Farley 1.85% 45,447 $4.2M
15 Contravisory Investment Management, INC. 1.84% 97,635 $9.0M
16 Cookson Peirce & Co Inc 1.69% 433,445 $40.0M
17 Osterweis Capital Management Inc 1.68% 354,083 $32.6M
18 Boston Partners 1.58% 16,394,437 $1.51B
19 Avalon Trust Co 1.51% 237,290 $21.9M
20 Brant Point Investment Management LLC 1.49% 125,340 $11.6M
21 Argent Capital Management LLC 1.18% 406,326 $37.5M
22 KR Capital LP 1.00% 54,048 $5.0M
23 Community Trust & Investment Co 0.98% 196,010 $18.1M
24 Strategic Global Advisors, LLC 0.95% 64,600 $6.0M
25 Suvretta Capital Management, LLC 0.93% 395,970 $36.5M
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 — US Foods Hldg Corp (USFD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for USFD?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added USFD 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 USFD?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 358 funds bought or added vs 318 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 USFD holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 61 of 671 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in USFD. 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 USFD?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 337 out of 672 hedge funds have held USFD 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 US Foods Hldg Corp (USFD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, USFD has moved +13.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.1% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of +14.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), USFD has gained +1.7% vs +2.1% for XLP. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to 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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