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Valmont Inds Inc (VMI)

598 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VMI. 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
↑ +27
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — VMI

Based on 601 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VMI 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
601 hedge funds hold VMI 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 — +22% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+108 new funds entered over the past year (+22% 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 — 53% buying

292 buying260 selling
Last quarter: 292 funds bought or added vs 260 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 (-17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 80 → 82 → 101 → 84. 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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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 20% new
321 out of 601 hedge funds have held VMI 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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Growing discovery — still being found

77 → 80 → 82 → 101 → 84 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 80 → 82 → 101 → 84. A growing number of institutions are discovering VMI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 60% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 609 holders: 368 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 75 entered 1–2 years ago, and 166 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
55 of 599 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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 — VMI

In 2026 Q1, 292 hedge funds were net buyers of VMI (84 opened a new position, 208 added to an existing one), while 260 reduced or exited (203 trimmed, 57 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 37% of total institutional value in VMI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +27 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 601.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VMI

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

Market Analysis: VMI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Valmont Inds Inc (VMI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VMI 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 · 80d ago
VMI
nan%
XLI
+11.0%

VMI outperformed XLI by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
VMI
nan%
XLI
+4.8%

Since the filing became public, VMI outperformed XLI by nan% .

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.

41 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
7.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.3
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VMI
598 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 598 574 4.18%
13F Shares 18M 18M -2.53%
Total Value $6.72B $7.14B -5.95%
New Positions 82 101 -19
Increased Positions 206 161 +45
Closed Positions 58 50 +8
Reduced Positions 201 215 -14
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 5 3 66.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.25 0.75 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

598 + investors

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

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Top 25 VMI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Robert B. Daugherty Foundation 100.00% 250,000 $100.0M
2 Pennant Select, LLC 6.63% 33,000 $13.2M
3 Nitorum Capital, L.P. 5.72% 16,305 $6.5M
4 Pioneer Trust Bank N A/Or 4.20% 43,288 $17.3M
5 Greenhouse Funds LLLP 3.81% 213,048 $85.1M
6 Pennant Investors, LP 3.32% 30,000 $12.0M
7 Axon Capital LP 2.48% 4,300 $1.7M
8 Montanaro Asset Management Ltd 2.32% 19,400 $7.8M
9 EDENTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 2.21% 18,360 $7.3M
10 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 1.83% 205,483 $82.1M
11 Fca Corp /Tx 1.39% 12,309 $4.9M
12 Nabity-Jensen Investment Management Inc 1.37% 4,939 $2.0M
13 Congruence Capital, LLC 1.30% 9,678 $3.9M
14 Pier Capital, LLC 1.23% 18,695 $7.5M
15 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 1.22% 143,754 $57.4M
16 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 1.13% 57,369 $22.9M
17 Avalon Trust Co 1.10% 39,939 $16.0M
18 Clean Yield Group 1.10% 9,766 $3.9M
19 De Lisle Partners LLP 1.09% 22,800 $9.1M
20 Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. 1.01% 252,605 $100.9M
21 Southernsun Asset Management, LLC 0.96% 16,597 $6.6M
22 Silver Lake Advisory, LLC 0.92% 5,820 $2.3M
23 Carmel Capital Partners, LLC 0.90% 6,234 $2.5M
24 Verity Asset Management, Inc. 0.87% 5,171 $2.1M
25 Teza Capital Management LLC 0.82% 563 $225K
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 — Valmont Inds Inc (VMI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VMI?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VMI 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 VMI?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 292 funds bought or added vs 260 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 VMI holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 55 of 599 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held VMI?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 321 out of 601 hedge funds have held VMI 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 Valmont Inds Inc (VMI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

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