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ARAMARK (ARMK)

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

Current Price
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +37
Streak
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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — ARMK

Based on 401 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ARMK than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
401 hedge funds hold ARMK right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +16% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+56 new funds entered over the past year (+16% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying

227 buying187 selling
Last quarter: 227 funds bought or added vs 187 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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More new buyers each quarter (+34 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new ARMK position: 53 → 55 → 62 → 96. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 22% new
237 out of 401 hedge funds have held ARMK 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

48 → 53 → 55 → 62 → 96 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 53 → 55 → 62 → 96. A growing number of institutions are discovering ARMK each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 64% veterans ■ 11% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Of 412 current holders: 265 (64%) 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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Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds

61% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 401 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in ARMK. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ARMK

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

Market Analysis: ARMK

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Company Profile: ARMK

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

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

57 top-rated funds 5 high-conviction
Consensus
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5.1
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Hedge Fund Positioning: ARMK
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 11 days 412 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 412 374 10.16%
13F Shares 270M 258M 4.81%
Total Value $9.73B $9.66B 0.71%
New Positions 98 62 +36
Increased Positions 139 145 -6
Closed Positions 60 39 +21
Reduced Positions 148 132 +16
Total Calls 6 6 -
Total Puts 6 8 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.33 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

Top 25 institutional holders of ARMK — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 COOKE & BIELER LP 1.74% 3,798,097 $154.0M
2 DIVERSIFIED MANAGEMENT INC 1.01% 144,801 $5.9M
3 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.56% 278,390 $11.3M
4 Carnegie Lake Advisors LLC 0.46% 28,550 $1.2M
5 Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC 0.46% 38,235 $2K
6 Riverwater Partners LLC 0.41% 30,298 $1.2M
7 HEARTLAND ADVISORS INC 0.33% 159,926 $6.5M
8 Abacus Planning Group, Inc. 0.28% 51,528 $2.1M
9 R Squared Ltd 0.23% 10,342 $419K
10 waypoint wealth counsel 0.20% 9,557 $387K
11 Storgate, LLC 0.18% 5,639 $229K
12 Outlook Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.16% 16,769 $680K
13 Sendero Wealth Management, LLC 0.15% 33,098 $1.3M
14 LECAP ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD 0.13% 8,799 $357K
15 Banco Santander, S.A. 0.11% 328,469 $13.3M
16 FDx Advisors, Inc. 0.07% 5,518 —
17 Souders Financial Advisors 0.07% 14,973 $607K
18 Cadent Capital Advisors, LLC 0.07% 6,459 $262K
19 NEW MEXICO EDUCATIONAL RETIREMENT BOARD 0.07% 53,200 $2K
20 AlphaQuest LLC 0.06% 31,332 $1.2M
21 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.05% 76,200 $3K
22 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.05% 20,706 —
23 Net Worth Advisory Group 0.05% 6,138 $249K
24 STEPH & CO 0.05% 4,096 $166K
25 MUTUAL OF AMERICA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.05% 100,725 $4.1M
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 — ARAMARK (ARMK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ARMK?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added ARMK than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for ARMK?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 227 funds bought or added vs 187 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 ARMK holders?

Elite ownership — 61% AUM from top-100 funds: 43 of 401 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 61% of total institutional value in ARMK. 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 ARMK?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 237 out of 401 hedge funds have held ARMK 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.