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Vestis Corporation (VSTS)

266 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in VSTS. 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
↑ +20
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — VSTS

Based on 268 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 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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High ownership — 93% of 3.0Y peak

93% of all-time peak
268 funds currently hold this stock — 93% of the 3.0-year high of 289 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 5% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
14 fewer hedge funds hold VSTS compared to a year ago (-5% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

125 buying121 selling
Last quarter: 125 funds bought or added vs 121 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 — ~51 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 61 → 33 → 48 → 51. 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+) ■ 30% medium ■ 26% new
118 out of 268 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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Steady discovery — ~51 new funds/quarter

47 → 61 → 33 → 48 → 51 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 61 → 33 → 48 → 51. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 48% veterans vs 32% newcomers

■ 48% veterans ■ 21% 1-2yr ■ 32% new
Entry-cohort mix of 273 holders: 130 (48%) are 2+ year veterans, 56 entered 1–2 years ago, and 87 (32%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 268 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 Q1, 125 hedge funds were net buyers of VSTS (51 opened a new position, 74 added to an existing one), while 121 reduced or exited (90 trimmed, 31 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 36% of total institutional value in VSTS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +20 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 268.

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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Company Profile: VSTS

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Vestis Corporation (VSTS) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VSTS 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 · 77d ago
VSTS
nan%
XLI
+10.5%

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

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 32d ago
VSTS
nan%
XLI
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, VSTS 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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

26 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.2
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VSTS
266 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 266 248 7.26%
13F Shares 131M 140M -6.05%
Total Value $1.01B $931M 8.77%
New Positions 50 48 +2
Increased Positions 73 80 -7
Closed Positions 32 42 -10
Reduced Positions 87 86 +1
Total Calls 1 3 -66.67%
Total Puts 4 1 300.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 4.0 0.33 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

266 + investors

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

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Top 25 VSTS holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Greenstone Partners & Co., LLC 10.14% 5,094,356 $40.0M
2 Corvex Management LP 6.19% 19,813,963 $155.7M
3 Vision One Management Partners, LP 3.40% 1,004,018 $7.9M
4 Stanley Capital Management, LLC 2.55% 1,941,107 $15.3M
5 Scopia Capital Management LP 2.44% 452,773 $3.6M
6 QSM Asset Management Ltd 1.68% 442,390 $3.4M
7 Quaker Capital Investments, LLC 1.17% 607,335 $4.8M
8 Pacific Point Advisors, LLC 0.74% 178,277 $1.4M
9 Invenomic Capital Management LP 0.73% 2,012,989 $15.8M
10 Private Management Group Inc 0.44% 1,961,076 $15.4M
11 Alberta Investment Management Corp 0.39% 8,348,384 $65.6M
12 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.37% 2,188,175 $17.2M
13 RBF Capital, LLC 0.36% 878,251 $6.9M
14 Optimize Financial Inc 0.32% 81,530 $641K
15 Palisade Capital Management, LP 0.19% 728,535 $5.7M
16 Diametric Capital, LP 0.13% 65,494 $515K
17 Ponta Wealth Partners, LLC 0.13% 19,882 $156K
18 Jefferies Financial Group Inc. 0.12% 2,161,093 $17.0M
19 Prescott Group Capital Management, L.L.C. 0.11% 146,604 $1.2M
20 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.10% 602,782 $4.7M
21 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.09% 68,679 $537K
22 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.07% 31,002 $244K
23 Oxford Asset Management LLP 0.06% 17,598 $138K
24 Militia Capital Management LLC 0.05% 28,660 $225K
25 R Squared Ltd 0.05% 11,158 $88K
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 — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 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?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 125 funds bought or added vs 121 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 VSTS holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 44 of 268 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% 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 VSTS?

44% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 118 out of 268 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.

Is it too late to buy Vestis Corporation (VSTS) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VSTS has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), VSTS has gained nan% vs +10.5% 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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