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ASTRONOVA INC (ALOT)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -5
Streak
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Buyers last Q
37%

Smart Money Signals — ALOT

Based on 25 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 ALOT 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 — 74% of 3.0Y peak

74% of all-time peak
25 funds currently hold this stock — 74% of the 3.0-year high of 34 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
4 fewer hedge funds hold ALOT 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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Heavy selling pressure — only 37% buying

7 buying12 selling
Last quarter: 12 funds sold vs only 7 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
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Steady new buyers — ~2 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 3 → 1 → 4 → 2. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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68% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 68% conviction (2yr+) ■ 16% medium ■ 16% new
17 out of 25 hedge funds have held ALOT 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 — ~2 new funds/quarter

0 → 3 → 1 → 4 → 2 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 3 → 1 → 4 → 2. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 72% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 72% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 12% new
Of 25 current holders: 18 (72%) 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.
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Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds

23% from top-100 AUM funds
9 of 25 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 23% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.8/10 — 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 — ALOT

In 2026 Q1, 7 hedge funds were net buyers of ALOT (2 opened a new position, 5 added to an existing one), while 12 reduced or exited (5 trimmed, 7 sold completely) — a 37% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. 23% of total institutional value in ALOT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -5 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 25.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ALOT

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

Market Analysis: ALOT

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Company Profile: ALOT

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

Is It Too Late to Buy ASTRONOVA INC (ALOT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ALOT 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 · 65d ago
ALOT
+63.3%
XLK
+47.7%

ALOT outperformed XLK by +15.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 20d ago
ALOT
+2.4%
XLK
+11.3%

Since the filing became public, ALOT outperformed XLK by -8.9% .

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 ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

3 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
2.6
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ALOT
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 25 30 -16.67%
13F Shares 3M 3M -6.79%
Total Value $25M $25M -0.94%
New Positions 2 4 -2
Increased Positions 5 8 -3
Closed Positions 7 3 +4
Reduced Positions 5 7 -2
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 21 institutional holders of ALOT — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Mink Brook Asset Management LLC 1.95% 380,965 $3.5M
2 Juniper Investment Company, LLC 1.57% 535,203 $4.9M
3 Peapod Lane Capital LLC 0.99% 130,978 $1.2M
4 GRACE & WHITE INC /NY 0.23% 142,109 $1.3M
5 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.01% 143,233 $1.3M
6 DIAMOND HILL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 0.01% 119,699 $1.1M
7 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.01% 35,315 $325K
8 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 113,940 $1.0M
9 MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 39,194 $360K
10 Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services, Inc. 0.00% 607 $6K
11 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 1,556 $14K
12 Neuberger Berman Group LLC 0.00% 33,120 $304K
13 VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% 47,211 $434K
14 VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 324,985 $3.0M
15 Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% 600 $5K
16 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 203 $2K
17 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 76,070 $699K
18 MORGAN STANLEY 0.00% 1,284 $12K
19 FMR LLC 0.00% 699 $6K
20 BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS 0.00% 7 —
21 UBS Group AG 0.00% 4 —
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 — ASTRONOVA INC (ALOT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ALOT?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ALOT 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 ALOT?

Heavy selling pressure — only 37% buying: Last quarter: 12 funds sold vs only 7 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.

What is the fund quality score for ALOT holders?

Strong quality — 23% AUM from major funds: 9 of 25 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 23% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held ALOT?

68% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 17 out of 25 hedge funds have held ALOT 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 ASTRONOVA INC (ALOT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ALOT has moved +2.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +11.3% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of -8.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), ALOT has gained +63.3% vs +47.7% 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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