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Zebra Technologies Corporati (ZBRA)

635 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in ZBRA. 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
↓ -63
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
40%

Smart Money Signals — ZBRA

Based on 639 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ZBRA 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 — 85% of 3.0Y peak

85% of all-time peak
639 funds currently hold this stock — 85% of the 3.0-year high of 756 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 — 11% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
80 fewer hedge funds hold ZBRA compared to a year ago (-11% 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 — 40% buying

275 buying410 selling
Last quarter: 410 funds reduced or exited vs 275 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 (-25 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 115 → 87 → 101 → 76. 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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71% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 71% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 14% new
455 out of 639 hedge funds have held ZBRA 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -1%, value -16%

Value
-16%
Shares
-1%
Last quarter: funds added -1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -16%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~76 new funds/quarter

92 → 115 → 87 → 101 → 76 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 115 → 87 → 101 → 76. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 75% veterans vs 17% newcomers

■ 75% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 17% new
Entry-cohort mix of 652 holders: 488 (75%) are 2+ year veterans, 53 entered 1–2 years ago, and 111 (17%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds

42% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 634 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in ZBRA. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.1
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.1/10 — 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 — ZBRA

In 2026 Q1, 275 hedge funds were net buyers of ZBRA (76 opened a new position, 199 added to an existing one), while 410 reduced or exited (271 trimmed, 139 sold completely) — a 40% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 42% of total institutional value in ZBRA is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -63 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 639.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ZBRA

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

Market Analysis: ZBRA

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Company Profile: ZBRA

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Zebra Technologies Corporati (ZBRA) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ZBRA has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) 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
ZBRA
+15.2%
XLK
+40.3%

ZBRA outperformed XLK by -25.1% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
ZBRA
-7.1%
XLK
+5.8%

Since the filing became public, ZBRA outperformed XLK by -12.9% .

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.

46 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ZBRA
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 635 702 -9.54%
13F Shares 46M 47M -1.43%
Total Value $9.42B $11.27B -16.44%
New Positions 74 101 -27
Increased Positions 198 230 -32
Closed Positions 141 146 -5
Reduced Positions 264 273 -9
Total Calls 9 8 12.5%
Total Puts 9 6 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.75 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

635 + investors

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Top 25 ZBRA holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Shellback Capital, LP 5.19% 174,412 $36.5M
2 Oslo Pensjonsforsikring As 4.20% 129,103 $27.0M
3 New South Capital Management Inc 3.62% 361,219 $75.5M
4 Westport Asset Management Inc 3.17% 34,335 $7.2M
5 AIGH Capital Management LLC 2.85% 100,000 $20.9M
6 Ariel Investments, LLC 1.82% 777,363 $162.5M
7 Summitry LLC 1.74% 190,070 $39.7M
8 Heron Bay Capital Management 1.73% 89,678 $18.7M
9 Fenimore Asset Management Inc 1.66% 355,476 $74.3M
10 Isthmus Partners, LLC 1.22% 55,635 $11.6M
11 Providence Capital Advisors, LLC 1.17% 34,232 $7.2M
12 Capital Investment Services of America, Inc. 1.16% 53,232 $11.1M
13 Jones Kertz & Associates, Inc. 1.11% 9,990 $2.1M
14 Triodos Investment Management BV 1.09% 69,000 $14.4M
15 Goodnow Investment Group, LLC 1.04% 45,299 $9.5M
16 Cascade Investment Advisors, Inc. 1.03% 8,335 $1.7M
17 North Point Portfolio Managers Corp/Oh 1.03% 27,550 $5.8M
18 Mcdaniel Terry & Co 0.98% 55,094 $11.5M
19 Paragon Capital Management Inc 0.98% 5,521 $1.2M
20 Redmond Asset Management, LLC 0.97% 16,971 $3.5M
21 Cutter & CO Brokerage, Inc. 0.88% 13,091 $3.7M
22 J. Goldman & Co LP 0.84% 137,897 $28.8M
23 Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. 0.78% 1,324,796 $277.0M
24 Washington Trust Advisors, Inc. 0.76% 45,248 $9.5M
25 Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC 0.69% 1,126,859 $235.6M
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 — Zebra Technologies Corporati (ZBRA)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ZBRA?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ZBRA 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 ZBRA?

More sellers than buyers — 40% buying: Last quarter: 410 funds reduced or exited vs 275 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 ZBRA holders?

Elite ownership — 42% AUM from top-100 funds: 62 of 634 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 42% of total institutional value in ZBRA. 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 ZBRA?

71% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 455 out of 639 hedge funds have held ZBRA 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 Zebra Technologies Corporati (ZBRA) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ZBRA has moved -7.1% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +5.8% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -12.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ZBRA has gained +15.2% vs +40.3% for XLK. 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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