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Veralto Corp (VLTO)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VLTO. 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
↓ -53
Streak
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Buyers last Q
42%

Smart Money Signals — VLTO

Based on 1031 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VLTO positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
1,031 hedge funds hold VLTO 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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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding VLTO is almost the same as a year ago (+26 funds, +3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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More sellers than buyers — 42% buying

412 buying563 selling
Last quarter: 563 funds reduced or exited vs 412 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-46 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 124 → 109 → 148 → 102. 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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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 18% new
604 out of 1,031 hedge funds have held VLTO 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -2%, value -18%

Value
-18%
Shares
-2%
Last quarter: funds added -2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -18%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~102 new funds/quarter

94 → 124 → 109 → 148 → 102 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 124 → 109 → 148 → 102. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 59% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 59% veterans ■ 18% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,037 holders: 607 (59%) are 2+ year veterans, 185 entered 1–2 years ago, and 245 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
64 of 1028 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in VLTO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — VLTO

In 2026 Q1, 412 hedge funds were net buyers of VLTO (102 opened a new position, 310 added to an existing one), while 563 reduced or exited (408 trimmed, 155 sold completely) — a 42% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 44% of total institutional value in VLTO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -53 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 1031.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VLTO

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

Market Analysis: VLTO

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Company Profile: VLTO

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Veralto Corp (VLTO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VLTO 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 · 79d ago
VLTO
-5.0%
XLI
+11.0%

VLTO outperformed XLI by -16.0% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
VLTO
-1.0%
XLI
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, VLTO outperformed XLI by -5.8% .

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.

61 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
7.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VLTO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1023 1084 -5.63%
13F Shares 226M 232M -2.61%
Total Value $18.60B $22.85B -18.58%
New Positions 99 148 -49
Increased Positions 305 318 -13
Closed Positions 160 104 +56
Reduced Positions 405 424 -19
Total Calls 4 5 -20.0%
Total Puts 2 4 -50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.8 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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QUARTER:
Top 25 VLTO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Rudius Management LP 62.09% 2,511,274 $222.0M
2 Defender Capital, LLC. 7.52% 239,633 $21.2M
3 Ecofi Investissements SA 3.91% 24,300 $2.1M
4 Gates Capital Management, Inc. 2.61% 1,079,924 $95.5M
5 HFR Wealth Management, LLC 2.40% 110,351 $9.8M
6 Sone Capital Management, LLC 2.33% 314,528 $27.8M
7 Goodman Financial Corp 2.21% 145,752 $12.9M
8 Foresight Group Ltd Liability Partnership 2.17% 139,120 $12.3M
9 Impax Asset Management Group plc 2.08% 3,376,097 $298.5M
10 Triodos Investment Management BV 1.97% 294,500 $26.0M
11 Liontrust Investment Partners LLP 1.94% 1,309,819 $130.7M
12 O'Brien Greene & Co. Inc 1.72% 68,865 $6.1M
13 Northstar Asset Management Inc 1.72% 63,456 $5.6M
14 Mirova US LLC 1.70% 1,689,337 $149.4M
15 Robeco Schweiz AG 1.59% 850,298 $75.2M
16 Baker Chad R 1.47% 87,877 $7.8M
17 Walter Public Investments Inc. 1.43% 67,606 $6.0M
18 FinArc Investments, Inc. 1.41% 16,607 $1.5M
19 Mirova 1.27% 354,189 $31.3M
20 Isthmus Partners, LLC 1.21% 130,583 $11.5M
21 DB Fitzpatrick & Co, Inc 1.15% 15,201 $1.3M
22 Susquehanna Fundamental Investments, LLC 1.14% 344,319 $30.4M
23 Df Dent & Co Inc 0.89% 528,258 $46.7M
24 Avalon Trust Co 0.87% 143,098 $12.7M
25 Community Financial Services Group, LLC 0.87% 55,920 $4.9M
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 — Veralto Corp (VLTO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VLTO?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their VLTO positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for VLTO?

More sellers than buyers — 42% buying: Last quarter: 563 funds reduced or exited vs 412 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for VLTO holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 64 of 1028 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in VLTO. 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 VLTO?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 604 out of 1,031 hedge funds have held VLTO 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 Veralto Corp (VLTO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VLTO has moved -1.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -5.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VLTO has gained -5.0% vs +11.0% 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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