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BARK INC (BARK)

70 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BARK. 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
↓ -21
Streak
4Q ▼
Buyers last Q
38%

Smart Money Signals — BARK

Based on 70 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BARK 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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Below peak — only 60% of 3.0Y high

60% of all-time peak
Only 70 funds hold BARK today versus a peak of 117 funds at 2025 Q1 — just 60% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 40% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
47 fewer hedge funds hold BARK compared to a year ago (-40% 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 38% buying

35 buying58 selling
Last quarter: 58 funds sold vs only 35 buyers. This is widespread institutional distribution — not a few funds rebalancing, but a broad exit. High conviction bearish signal.
➡️

Steady new buyers — ~9 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 18 → 10 → 12 → 9. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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66% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 66% conviction (2yr+) ■ 20% medium ■ 14% new
46 out of 70 hedge funds have held BARK 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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Price up while funds trimmed (-12% value, -47% shares)

Value
-11%
Shares
-46%
Last quarter: total value of institutional BARK holdings rose -12% even though funds reduced share count by 47%. The stock price increased enough to offset the selling. Institutions are quietly trimming into price strength — watch for rotation.
📊

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

17 → 18 → 10 → 12 → 9 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 18 → 10 → 12 → 9. BARK is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 73% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 73% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 19% new
Of 73 current holders: 53 (73%) 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.
✅

Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds

25% from top-100 AUM funds
29 of 70 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.0
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.0/10 — 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 — BARK

In 2026 Q1, 35 hedge funds were net buyers of BARK (9 opened a new position, 26 added to an existing one), while 58 reduced or exited (28 trimmed, 30 sold completely) — a 38% buyer ratio, indicating net institutional distribution. This extends a 4-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 25% of total institutional value in BARK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -21 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 70.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BARK

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

Market Analysis: BARK

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Company Profile: BARK

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

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

Signal Freshness measures how much BARK has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) 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 · 50d ago
BARK
+763.9%
XLY
+8.2%

BARK outperformed XLY by +755.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 5d ago
BARK
-1.8%
XLY
+1.0%

Since the filing became public, BARK outperformed XLY by -2.8% .

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.

9 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
4.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BARK
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 70 91 -23.08%
13F Shares 23M 44M -46.53%
Total Value $23M $26M -11.76%
New Positions 9 12 -3
Increased Positions 23 19 +4
Closed Positions 30 21 +9
Reduced Positions 28 40 -12
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 2 1 100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 0.25 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

70 + investors

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QUARTER:
Top 25 institutional holders of BARK — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 TIFF ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC 1.61% 704,570 $7.1M
2 NANO CAP NEW MILLENNIUM GROWTH FUND L P 0.86% 91,000 $922K
3 PRESCOTT GROUP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.34% 341,606 $3.5M
4 Shay Capital LLC 0.12% 2,877,253 $1.5M
5 Byrne Asset Management LLC 0.04% 134,640 $68K
6 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.01% 253,502 —
7 Arnhold LLC 0.01% 164,270 $83K
8 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% 143,235 $73K
9 COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% 756,692 $383K
10 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.00% 54,783 $28K
11 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 25,088 $13K
12 XTX Topco Ltd 0.00% 35,971 $18K
13 Evanson Asset Management, LLC 0.00% 10,000 $5K
14 IEQ CAPITAL, LLC 0.00% 75,817 $38K
15 AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 713,889 $362K
16 BARCLAYS PLC 0.00% 63,884 $648K
17 RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.00% 191,700 $97K
18 IFG Advisory, LLC 0.00% 100 —
19 Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. 0.00% 467 $5K
20 INTECH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 25,815 $13K
21 MAI Capital Management 0.00% 31,463 $16K
22 OPPENHEIMER & CO INC 0.00% 11,500 $6K
23 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 6,661,747 $3.4M
24 Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services, Inc. 0.00% 1,000 —
25 RHUMBLINE ADVISERS 0.00% 117,063 $59K
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 — BARK INC (BARK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BARK?

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

Heavy selling pressure — only 38% buying: Last quarter: 58 funds sold vs only 35 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 BARK holders?

Strong quality — 25% AUM from major funds: 29 of 70 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 25% 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 BARK?

66% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 46 out of 70 hedge funds have held BARK 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 BARK INC (BARK) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BARK has moved -1.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.0% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BARK has gained +763.9% vs +8.2% for XLY. 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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