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Wabash Natl Corp (WNC)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -12
Streak
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Buyers last Q
48%

Smart Money Signals — WNC

Based on 172 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their WNC positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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Below peak — only 69% of 3.0Y high

69% of all-time peak
Only 172 funds hold WNC today versus a peak of 249 funds at 2023 Q2 — just 69% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 23% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
52 fewer hedge funds hold WNC compared to a year ago (-23% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 48% buying

86 buying95 selling
Last quarter: 95 funds reduced or exited vs 86 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-16 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 19 → 28 → 41 → 25. 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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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 16% new
117 out of 172 hedge funds have held WNC 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

66 → 19 → 28 → 41 → 25 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 19 → 28 → 41 → 25. A growing number of institutions are discovering WNC each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 75% veterans vs 19% newcomers

■ 75% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 173 holders: 129 (75%) are 2+ year veterans, 11 entered 1–2 years ago, and 33 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 172 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in WNC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
1.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 1.9/10 — 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 — WNC

In 2026 Q1, 86 hedge funds were net buyers of WNC (25 opened a new position, 61 added to an existing one), while 95 reduced or exited (58 trimmed, 37 sold completely) — a 48% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 46% of total institutional value in WNC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -12 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 172.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WNC

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

Market Analysis: WNC

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Company Profile: WNC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Wabash Natl Corp (WNC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much WNC 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 · 82d ago
WNC
+31.8%
XLI
+11.9%

WNC outperformed XLI by +19.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 37d ago
WNC
+64.9%
XLI
+5.5%

Since the filing became public, WNC outperformed XLI by +59.4% .

Interpretation: The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

15 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WNC
172 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 172 184 -6.52%
13F Shares 39M 38M 2.47%
Total Value $328M $329M -0.11%
New Positions 25 41 -16
Increased Positions 60 63 -3
Closed Positions 37 33 +4
Reduced Positions 58 60 -2
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 1 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

172 + investors

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

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Top 25 WNC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Towle & Co 2.05% 613,717 $5.3M
2 Meros Investment Management, LP 2.05% 548,037 $4.7M
3 Womack Financial LLC 1.47% 231,077 $2.0M
4 Pullen Investment Management, LLC 0.93% 214,128 $1.8M
5 Cambria Investment Management, L.P. 0.49% 1,021,664 $8.8M
6 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.33% 62,679 $540K
7 Teton Advisors, LLC 0.26% 43,200 $372K
8 S&T Bank/Pa 0.22% 68,580 $591K
9 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.21% 112,204 $967K
10 Gallacher Capital Management LLC 0.16% 48,007 $414K
11 CenterBook Partners LP 0.15% 332,727 $2.9M
12 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.14% 57,353 $494K
13 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 0.11% 158,070 $1.4M
14 Invariant Investment Management 0.07% 12,735 $117K
15 Peregrine Capital Management LLC 0.07% 215,571 $1.9M
16 Nierenberg Investment Management Company, LLC 0.05% 12,555 $108K
17 Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.05% 273,979 $2.4M
18 MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 0.04% 3,623,979 $31.2M
19 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 59,404 $512K
20 RWWM, Inc. 0.03% 55,375 $477K
21 Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc 0.03% 943,137 $8.1M
22 Empowered Funds, LLC 0.03% 589,884 $5.1M
23 Curat Global, LLC 0.03% 3,350 $29K
24 Islay Capital Management, LLC 0.03% 6,500 $56K
25 RBF Capital, LLC 0.03% 60,000 $517K
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 — Wabash Natl Corp (WNC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WNC?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their WNC positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for WNC?

More sellers than buyers — 48% buying: Last quarter: 95 funds reduced or exited vs 86 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 WNC holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 172 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in WNC. 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 WNC?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 117 out of 172 hedge funds have held WNC 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 Wabash Natl Corp (WNC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WNC has moved +64.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.5% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +59.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WNC has gained +31.8% vs +11.9% for XLI. The stock has significantly outperformed its sector benchmark — the original entry opportunity has largely been captured by earlier investors.

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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