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Vestis Corporation (VSTS)

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

Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +13
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — VSTS

Based on 282 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VSTS 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 (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
282 hedge funds hold VSTS 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 — +6% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+16 new funds entered over the past year (+6% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

136 buying139 selling
Last quarter: 139 funds reduced or exited vs 136 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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Steady new buyers — ~56 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 33 → 49 → 52 → 56. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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44% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 44% conviction (2yr+) ■ 29% medium ■ 28% new
123 out of 282 hedge funds have held VSTS 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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Value +94% but shares only +0% — price-driven

Value
+94%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +94%, but actual share count only changed +0%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

62 → 33 → 49 → 52 → 56 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 33 → 49 → 52 → 56. A growing number of institutions are discovering VSTS each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 52% veterans vs 32% newcomers

■ 52% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 32% new
Entry-cohort mix of 288 holders: 150 (52%) are 2+ year veterans, 46 entered 1–2 years ago, and 92 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
46 of 281 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in VSTS. 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 — VSTS

In 2026 Q2, 136 hedge funds were net buyers of VSTS (56 opened a new position, 80 added to an existing one), while 139 reduced or exited (96 trimmed, 43 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 49% of total institutional value in VSTS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 282.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VSTS

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

Market Analysis: VSTS

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

15 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: VSTS
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 277 269 2.97%
13F Shares 130M 131M -1.18%
Total Value $1.85B $1.01B 83.05%
New Positions 55 52 +3
Increased Positions 77 74 +3
Closed Positions 46 32 +14
Reduced Positions 93 87 +6
Total Calls 3 1 200.0%
Total Puts 4 4 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.33 4.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

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Top 25 VSTS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Greenstone Partners & Co., LLC 17.10% 5,094,356 $74.0M
2 Corvex Management LP 8.79% 19,813,963 $287.7M
3 Boone Capital Management LLC 6.45% 1,900,140 $27.6M
4 Stanley Capital Management, LLC 3.93% 2,041,107 $29.6M
5 QSM Asset Management Ltd 3.31% 442,390 $6.4M
6 Broad Bay Capital Management, LP 3.13% 2,310,000 $33.5M
7 Park West Asset Management LLC 3.01% 3,037,983 $44.1M
8 Scopia Capital Management LP 3.01% 231,264 $3.4M
9 Quaker Capital Investments, LLC 2.41% 607,335 $8.8M
10 Decker Retirement Planning Inc. 1.42% 286,744 $4.2M
11 Pacific Point Advisors, LLC 1.40% 211,477 $3.1M
12 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.59% 2,093,530 $30.4M
13 RBF Capital, LLC 0.55% 920,000 $13.4M
14 Range Financial Group LLC 0.47% 117,610 $1.7M
15 Alberta Investment Management Corp 0.45% 5,500,000 $79.9M
16 Optimize Financial INC. 0.42% 81,247 $1.2M
17 Palisade Capital Management, LP 0.34% 537,580 $7.8M
18 Private Management Group Inc 0.34% 880,664 $12.8M
19 Sound Capital Solutions LLC 0.28% 81,247 $1.2M
20 Prescott Group Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.18% 146,604 $2.1M
21 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.16% 635,453 $9.2M
22 Ponta Wealth Partners, LLC 0.16% 20,442 $297K
23 Jefferies Financial Group Inc. 0.11% 1,181,475 $17.2M
24 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.10% 12,355 $151K
25 Impact Capital Partners LLC 0.08% 20,701 $301K
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 — Vestis Corporation (VSTS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VSTS?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 139 funds reduced or exited vs 136 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 VSTS holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 46 of 281 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in VSTS. 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 VSTS?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 123 out of 282 hedge funds have held VSTS 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.

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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