Stock Analysis
Data Source: SEC EDGAR 13F
Updated Hourly

WILLSCOT HLDGS CORP (WSC)

326 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in WSC. 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
↓ -25
Streak
4Q ▼
Buyers last Q
46%

Smart Money Signals — WSC

Based on 316 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

📉

Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their WSC positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
📊

High ownership — 76% of 3.0Y peak

76% of all-time peak
316 funds currently hold this stock — 76% of the 3.0-year high of 416 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
📉

Outflows — 18% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
69 fewer hedge funds hold WSC compared to a year ago (-18% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
🟠

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying

170 buying200 selling
Last quarter: 200 funds reduced or exited vs 170 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.
📈

More new buyers each quarter (+8 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new WSC position: 62 → 53 → 48 → 56. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
🔒

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 23% medium 17% new
189 out of 316 hedge funds have held WSC 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.
➡️

Steady discovery — ~56 new funds/quarter

80 → 62 → 53 → 48 → 56 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 62 → 53 → 48 → 56. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
🏛️

Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 10% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 326 current holders: 214 (66%) 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 — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 316 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in WSC. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.4/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WSC

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

Market Analysis: WSC

Analyst Price Targets

Avg. Price Target
--

Analyst Recommendations

Stock Performance

Real-time

Company Profile: WSC

-- --
Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

54 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WSC
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 22 days 326 + Investors

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

Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 326 360 -9.44%
13F Shares 207M 190M 8.76%
Total Value $3.89B $4.02B -3.06%
New Positions 56 48 +8
Increased Positions 121 157 -36
Closed Positions 87 73 +14
Reduced Positions 147 149 -2
Total Calls 8 14 -42.86%
Total Puts 6 10 -40.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.75 0.71 Neutral

Statistics: WSC

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)

326 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of WSC — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 DIVERSIFIED MANAGEMENT INC 3.57% 1,199,921 $20.8M
2 K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc 0.74% 260,800 $4.5M
3 Douglas Lane & Associates, LLC 0.43% 1,710,457 $29.7M
4 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.40% 175,450 $3.0M
5 Marathon Asset Management Ltd 0.29% 436,759 $7.6M
6 RIVERBRIDGE PARTNERS LLC 0.28% 669,142 $11.6M
7 OSBORNE PARTNERS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.28% 300,098 $5.2M
8 THOMPSON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.10% 42,781 $743K
9 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.05% 22,629 $393K
10 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.02% 80,700 $1K
11 State of Alaska, Department of Revenue 0.02% 100,586 $2K
12 Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% 23,953 $416K
13 YOUSIF CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 51,927 $901K
14 OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. 0.00% 24,073 $418K
15 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 5,249 $91K
16 Leonteq Securities AG 0.00% 4,476 $78K
17 Handelsbanken Fonder AB 0.00% 42,173
18 NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% 51,939
19 Medallion Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 136 $4K
20 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 4,773 $83K
21 KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION/OH 0.00% 14,209 $247K
22 SG Americas Securities, LLC 0.00% 35,546
23 Pictet Asset Management Holding SA 0.00% 31,618 $549K
24 SIGNATUREFD, LLC 0.00% 1,500 $26K
25 HIGHLINE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC 0.00% 86 $1K
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 — WILLSCOT HLDGS CORP (WSC)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WSC?

Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their WSC 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 WSC?

More sellers than buyers — 46% buying: Last quarter: 200 funds reduced or exited vs 170 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 WSC holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 316 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in WSC. 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 WSC?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 189 out of 316 hedge funds have held WSC 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.