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Willscot Hldgs Corp (WSC)

329 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in WSC. 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
↓ -1
Streak
5Q ▼
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — WSC

Based on 331 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 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.
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High ownership — 78% of 3.0Y peak

78% of all-time peak
331 funds currently hold this stock — 78% of the 3.0-year high of 426 funds (reached 2024 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 14% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
53 fewer hedge funds hold WSC compared to a year ago (-14% 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 — 52% buying

179 buying166 selling
Last quarter: 179 funds bought or added vs 166 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 — ~53 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 54 → 49 → 58 → 53. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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55% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 55% conviction (2yr+) ■ 25% medium ■ 20% new
182 out of 331 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.
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Steady discovery — ~53 new funds/quarter

67 → 54 → 49 → 58 → 53 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 54 → 49 → 58 → 53. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 342 holders: 212 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 41 entered 1–2 years ago, and 89 (26%) 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
55 of 330 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — WSC

In 2026 Q1, 179 hedge funds were net buyers of WSC (53 opened a new position, 126 added to an existing one), while 166 reduced or exited (112 trimmed, 54 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This extends a 5-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 46% of total institutional value in WSC is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 331.

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

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Company Profile: WSC

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Willscot Hldgs Corp (WSC) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much WSC 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 · 75d ago
WSC
+62.0%
XLI
+8.9%

WSC outperformed XLI by +53.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
WSC
+15.2%
XLI
+329.7%

Since the filing became public, WSC outperformed XLI by -314.5% .

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.

25 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WSC
329 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 329 332 -0.9%
13F Shares 206M 208M -0.64%
Total Value $3.38B $3.90B -13.34%
New Positions 53 58 -5
Increased Positions 123 116 +7
Closed Positions 56 84 -28
Reduced Positions 107 125 -18
Total Calls 5 8 -37.5%
Total Puts 7 6 16.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.4 0.75 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

329 + investors

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Top 25 WSC holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Bislett Management, LLC 13.46% 1,005,000 $17.4M
2 Coliseum Capital Management, LLC 8.85% 6,219,477 $108.0M
3 Diversified Management Inc 3.57% 1,199,921 $20.8M
4 Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. 3.48% 7,870,039 $136.6M
5 Cooperman Leon G 2.30% 4,031,016 $70.0M
6 Cramer Rosenthal Mcglynn LLC 2.18% 1,707,449 $29.6M
7 Broad Bay Capital Management, LP 1.99% 1,344,847 $23.3M
8 Blue Door Asset Management, LLC 1.81% 165,000 $2.9M
9 Chescapmanager LLC 1.39% 896,259 $15.6M
10 Samlyn Capital, LLC 1.38% 4,656,451 $80.8M
11 Bernzott Capital Advisors 1.36% 163,207 $2.8M
12 One68 Global Capital, LLC 0.98% 17,409 $302K
13 Carnegie Lake Advisors LLC 0.86% 125,030 $2.2M
14 K.J. Harrison & Partners Inc 0.74% 260,800 $4.5M
15 Redmond Asset Management, LLC 0.63% 133,181 $2.3M
16 Ranger Investment Management, L.P. 0.61% 485,983 $8.4M
17 River Road Asset Management, LLC 0.58% 2,936,892 $51.0M
18 Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC 0.55% 507,817 $8.8M
19 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 0.53% 1,375,226 $23.9M
20 Douglas Lane & Associates, LLC 0.43% 1,710,457 $29.7M
21 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.40% 175,450 $3.0M
22 Central Securities Corp 0.32% 225,000 $3.9M
23 Granahan Investment Management, LLC 0.32% 375,784 $6.5M
24 Marathon Asset Management Ltd 0.29% 436,759 $7.6M
25 Riverbridge Partners LLC 0.28% 669,142 $11.6M
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 — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 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?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 179 funds bought or added vs 166 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 WSC holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 55 of 330 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% 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?

55% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 182 out of 331 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.

Is it too late to buy Willscot Hldgs Corp (WSC) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WSC has moved +15.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +329.7% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -314.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WSC has gained +62.0% vs +8.9% 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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