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Wabtec (WAB)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in WAB. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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0.00%
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↑ +48
Streak
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — WAB

Based on 1155 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 WAB 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
1,155 hedge funds hold WAB 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 — +15% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+147 new funds entered over the past year (+15% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

548 buying493 selling
Last quarter: 548 funds bought or added vs 493 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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More new buyers each quarter (+16 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WAB position: 165 → 110 → 149 → 165. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 20% new
672 out of 1,155 hedge funds have held WAB 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

113 → 165 → 110 → 149 → 165 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 165 → 110 → 149 → 165. A growing number of institutions are discovering WAB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,172 holders: 730 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 163 entered 1–2 years ago, and 279 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
65 of 1153 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in WAB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.6
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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 — WAB

In 2026 Q1, 548 hedge funds were net buyers of WAB (165 opened a new position, 383 added to an existing one), while 493 reduced or exited (376 trimmed, 117 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 51% of total institutional value in WAB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +48 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1155.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WAB

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

Market Analysis: WAB

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Wabtec (WAB) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much WAB 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 · 78d ago
WAB
+9.9%
XLI
+10.5%

WAB outperformed XLI by -0.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
WAB
+4.2%
XLI
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, WAB outperformed XLI by +0.0% .

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.

63 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
7.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WAB
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1143 1107 3.25%
13F Shares 155M 159M -2.33%
Total Value $35.41B $32.01B 10.62%
New Positions 159 149 +10
Increased Positions 380 363 +17
Closed Positions 123 107 +16
Reduced Positions 367 383 -16
Total Calls 7 7 -
Total Puts 12 5 140.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.71 0.71 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 WAB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Santori & Peters, Inc. 46.86% 602,336 $150.5M
2 Park Presidio Capital LLC 8.64% 492,733 $123.1M
3 Hahn Capital Management LLC 7.03% 44,795 $11.2M
4 Bristol Gate Capital Partners Inc. 5.74% 356,661 $89.1M
5 Alpine Peaks Capital, LP 4.40% 17,480 $4.4M
6 Muhlenkamp & Co Inc 4.16% 63,155 $15.8M
7 Townsend Asset Management Corp /Nc/ /Adv 3.97% 43,921 $11.0M
8 Select Equity Group, L.P. 3.74% 2,923,643 $730.6M
9 Capital Investment Services of America, Inc. 3.59% 137,576 $34.4M
10 Vantage Investment Partners, LLC 3.54% 205,095 $51.3M
11 Wedgewood Investors Inc /Pa/ 3.21% 11,186 $2.8M
12 Martin Investment Management, LLC 3.11% 41,604 $10.4M
13 Speece Thorson Capital Group Inc 3.00% 52,684 $13.2M
14 Aureus Asset Management, LLC 2.68% 160,820 $40.2M
15 SMA Capital LLC 2.45% 22,700 $5.7M
16 Farallon Capital Management LLC 2.29% 1,609,403 $402.2M
17 Tremblant Capital Group 2.15% 267,858 $66.9M
18 Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. 2.11% 52,683 $13.2M
19 Quartz Partners, LLC 2.09% 21,672 $5.4M
20 PointState Capital LP 1.90% 600,656 $150.1M
21 TOMS Capital Investment Management LP 1.78% 272,000 $68.0M
22 Blue Line Capital, LLC / IL 1.78% 6,280 $1.6M
23 Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc. 1.75% 215,400 $53.8M
24 Longbow Finance SA 1.54% 34,031 $8.5M
25 Applied Finance Capital Management, LLC 1.54% 82,039 $20.5M
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 — Wabtec (WAB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WAB?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WAB 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 WAB?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 548 funds bought or added vs 493 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 WAB holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 65 of 1153 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in WAB. 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 WAB?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 672 out of 1,155 hedge funds have held WAB 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 Wabtec (WAB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WAB has moved +4.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WAB has gained +9.9% 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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