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BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD (BWMN)

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

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↑ +8
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Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — BWMN

Based on 134 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BWMN 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
134 hedge funds hold BWMN 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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Fast accumulation — +60% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+50 new funds entered over the past year (+60% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 59% buying

78 buying55 selling
Last quarter: 78 funds bought or added vs 55 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 (+11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new BWMN position: 24 → 35 → 18 → 29. 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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Mixed — 37% long-term, 31% new

37% conviction (2yr+) 32% medium 31% new
Of the 134 current holders: 49 (37%) held >2 years, 43 held 1–2 years, and 42 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

10 → 24 → 35 → 18 → 29 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 24 → 35 → 18 → 29. BWMN 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 — 44% of holders stayed 2+ years

44% veterans 18% 1-2yr 38% new
Of 137 current holders: 60 (44%) 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 — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 134 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in BWMN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.3
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.3/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — BWMN

In 2026 Q1, 78 hedge funds were net buyers of BWMN (29 opened a new position, 49 added to an existing one), while 55 reduced or exited (34 trimmed, 21 sold completely) — a 59% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 48% of total institutional value in BWMN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 134.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BWMN

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

Market Analysis: BWMN

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

Is It Too Late to Buy BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD (BWMN) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BWMN 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 · 53d ago
BWMN
+11.1%
XLI
+6.2%

BWMN outperformed XLI by +4.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 8d ago
BWMN
-0.3%
XLI
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, BWMN outperformed XLI by -0.5% .

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.

17 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
5.5
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
0.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BWMN
132 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 132 126 4.76%
13F Shares 11M 11M -3.05%
Total Value $303M $369M -17.85%
New Positions 28 18 +10
Increased Positions 49 53 -4
Closed Positions 22 20 +2
Reduced Positions 34 32 +2
Total Calls 0 2 -100.0%
Total Puts 3 1 200.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

132 + investors

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

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Top 25 institutional holders of BWMN — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Mill Road Capital Management LLC 3.13% 210,333 $6.0M
2 Summit Creek Advisors LLC 2.39% 408,582 $11.6M
3 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 1.51% 245,552 $7.0M
4 KEYVANTAGE WEALTH, LLC 0.28% 22,536 $641K
5 Pembroke Management, LTD 0.21% 51,411 $1.5M
6 Grandeur Peak Global Advisors, LLC 0.21% 30,880 $878K
7 Intrinsic Edge Capital Management LLC 0.20% 42,686 $1.2M
8 Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. 0.18% 320,000 $9.1M
9 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.18% 35,194 $1.0M
10 Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC 0.13% 15,238
11 EMERALD MUTUAL FUND ADVISERS TRUST 0.11% 77,533 $2.2M
12 Brookwood Investment Group LLC 0.09% 25,150 $715K
13 NOVARE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.07% 32,600 $927K
14 Byrne Asset Management LLC 0.07% 4,218 $120K
15 North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.06% 32,000 $910K
16 Legato Capital Management LLC 0.05% 20,647 $587K
17 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.05% 186,904 $5.3M
18 Per Stirling Capital Management, LLC. 0.04% 12,031 $342K
19 Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC 0.04% 66,530 $1.9M
20 KORNITZER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC /KS 0.02% 39,830 $1.1M
21 Rothschild Wealth LLC 0.02% 8,694 $247K
22 Polymer Capital Management (US) LLC 0.02% 7,693 $219K
23 XTX Topco Ltd 0.02% 33,065 $940K
24 Swedbank AB 0.01% 450,000 $12.8M
25 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.01% 22,166 $630K
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 — BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD (BWMN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BWMN?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added BWMN 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 BWMN?

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 78 funds bought or added vs 55 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 BWMN holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 134 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in BWMN. 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 BWMN?

Mixed — 37% long-term, 31% new: Of the 134 current holders: 49 (37%) held >2 years, 43 held 1–2 years, and 42 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD (BWMN) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BWMN has moved -0.3% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of -0.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BWMN has gained +11.1% vs +6.2% 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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