Stock Analysis
Data Source: SEC EDGAR 13F
Updated Hourly

VSE CORP (VSEC)

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

Fetching live quote...
Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +23
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
65%

Smart Money Signals — VSEC

Based on 255 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

📈

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VSEC 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.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
255 hedge funds hold VSEC 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 — +48% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+83 new funds entered over the past year (+48% 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.
🟢

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying

169 buying91 selling
Last quarter: 169 funds were net buyers (51 opened a brand new position + 118 added to an existing one). Only 91 were sellers (63 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
📈

More new buyers each quarter (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VSEC position: 44 → 52 → 39 → 51. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
📌

Mixed — 39% long-term, 32% new

39% conviction (2yr+) 29% medium 32% new
Of the 255 current holders: 99 (39%) held >2 years, 74 held 1–2 years, and 82 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
➡️

Steady discovery — ~51 new funds/quarter

41 → 44 → 52 → 39 → 51 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 52 → 39 → 51. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
🏛️

Deep conviction — 44% of holders stayed 2+ years

44% veterans 13% 1-2yr 43% new
Of 259 current holders: 114 (44%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
🏆

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 255 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in VSEC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VSEC

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

Market Analysis: VSEC

Analyst Price Targets

Avg. Price Target
--

Analyst Recommendations

Stock Performance

Real-time

Company Profile: VSEC

-- --
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
3.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VSEC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 259 + Investors

Track Smart Money conviction in VSEC. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 259 238 8.82%
13F Shares 24M 23M 4.58%
Total Value $3.96B $3.66B 7.98%
New Positions 51 39 +12
Increased Positions 125 84 +41
Closed Positions 29 27 +2
Reduced Positions 71 104 -33
Total Calls 3 5 -40.0%
Total Puts 2 2 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.67 0.4 Bullish

Statistics: VSEC

View More

Valuation Measures Data as of: --

Market Cap --
Enterprise Value --
Trailing P/E --
Forward P/E --
PEG Ratio (5yr expected) --
Price/Sales (ttm) --
Price/Book (mrq) --
Enterprise Value/Revenue --
Enterprise Value/EBITDA --
Beta (5Y Monthly) --
Short Ratio (Days to Cover) --
Short % of Float --

Financial Highlights

Profitability
Profit Margin --
Return on Assets (ttm) --
Return on Equity (ttm) --
Income Statement & Cash Flow
Revenue (ttm) --
Net Income Avi to Common (ttm) --
Diluted EPS (ttm) --
Total Cash (mrq) --
Total Debt/Equity (mrq) --
Levered Free Cash Flow (ttm) --

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

259 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of VSEC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 MONTGOMERY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC 7.78% 123,679 $22.8M
2 Legal Advantage Investments, Inc. 4.37% 45,857 $8.5M
3 Kendall Capital Management 1.33% 35,225 $6.5M
4 MOODY ALDRICH PARTNERS LLC 1.22% 36,719 $6.8M
5 K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc 0.70% 23,000 $4.2M
6 Stephens Investment Management Group LLC 0.69% 273,720 $50.5M
7 Hendershot Investments Inc. 0.60% 24,055 $4.4M
8 BDFS Capital LLC 0.37% 4,152 $766K
9 Wealth Enhancement Trust Services, Inc. 0.32% 14,270 $2.6M
10 Ledgewood Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.31% 3,000 $553K
11 Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc 0.28% 1,800 $332K
12 BCS Private Wealth Management, Inc. 0.25% 4,415 $814K
13 City Center Advisors, LLC 0.24% 1,392 $257K
14 CAMPBELL NEWMAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.18% 11,946 $2.2M
15 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.14% 699 $129K
16 CONTRAVISORY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.07% 1,861 $343K
17 Aspect Partners, LLC 0.07% 882 $163K
18 KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC 0.06% 1,400 $258K
19 NBC SECURITIES, INC. 0.04% 3,167 $584K
20 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.04% 12,800 $2K
21 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.03% 3,000 $553K
22 Moran Wealth Management, LLC 0.03% 5,445 $1.0M
23 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.03% 14,198 $3K
24 Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC 0.03% 1,671 $308K
25 CONGRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT CO 0.02% 15,327 $2.8M
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 — VSE CORP (VSEC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VSEC?

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

More buyers than sellers — 65% buying: Last quarter: 169 funds were net buyers (51 opened a brand new position + 118 added to an existing one). Only 91 were sellers (63 trimmed + 28 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for VSEC holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 255 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in VSEC. 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 VSEC?

Mixed — 39% long-term, 32% new: Of the 255 current holders: 99 (39%) held >2 years, 74 held 1–2 years, and 82 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

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.