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Beyond Meat Inc (BYND)

221 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BYND. 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
↓ -12
Streak
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Buyers last Q
44%

Smart Money Signals — BYND

Based on 228 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · 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 BYND 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 — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
228 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 242 funds (reached 2023 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+34 new funds entered over the past year (+18% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 44% buying

106 buying137 selling
Last quarter: 137 funds reduced or exited vs 106 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 (-17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 43 → 61 → 68 → 51. 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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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 52% conviction (2yr+) ■ 15% medium ■ 33% new
119 out of 228 hedge funds have held BYND 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

19 → 43 → 61 → 68 → 51 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 43 → 61 → 68 → 51. A growing number of institutions are discovering BYND each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 30% newcomers

■ 62% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 30% new
Entry-cohort mix of 245 holders: 153 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 19 entered 1–2 years ago, and 73 (30%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
34 of 221 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in BYND. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — 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 — BYND

In 2026 Q2, 106 hedge funds were net buyers of BYND (51 opened a new position, 55 added to an existing one), while 137 reduced or exited (74 trimmed, 63 sold completely) — a 44% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 51% of total institutional value in BYND is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -12 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 228.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BYND

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

Market Analysis: BYND

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Company Profile: BYND

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Beyond Meat Inc (BYND) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BYND has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) since the 2026 Q2 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 June 30, 2026 · 54d ago
BYND
+1869.3%
XLP
+3.5%

BYND outperformed XLP by +1865.8% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 9d ago
BYND
+9.7%
XLP
-0.1%

Since the filing became public, BYND outperformed XLP by +9.8% .

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.

12 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
4.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
0.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BYND
221 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 221 240 -7.92%
13F Shares 138M 137M 0.68%
Total Value $104M $100M 3.41%
New Positions 51 68 -17
Increased Positions 50 64 -14
Closed Positions 63 45 +18
Reduced Positions 69 41 +28
Total Calls 11 6 83.33%
Total Puts 13 13 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.18 2.17 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

221 + investors

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Top 25 BYND holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Dba Trading, LLC 0.24% 681,400 $478K
2 Gagnon Advisors, LLC 0.19% 388,880 $292K
3 Gmt Capital Corp 0.08% 1,974,500 $1.5M
4 Kaufman Rossin Wealth, LLC 0.04% 112,586 $76K
5 Quantessence Capital LLC 0.04% 16,263 $12K
6 Shay Capital LLC 0.03% 644,329 $483K
7 PenderFund Capital Management Ltd. 0.01% 118,700 $89K
8 Ground Swell Capital, LLC 0.01% 12,437 $9K
9 Optas, LLC 0.01% 90,000 $68K
10 XTX Topco Ltd 0.01% 878,731 $659K
11 Calamos Advisors LLC 0.01% 3,400,000 $2.5M
12 Css LLC/Il 0.01% 231,700 $174K
13 Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd 0.01% 136,400 $102K
14 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.01% 382,618 $287K
15 Vontobel Holding Ltd. 0.01% 2,210,773 $1.7M
16 Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC 0.00% 192,777 $145K
17 Institute for Wealth Management, LLC. 0.00% 65,750 $49K
18 Ieq Capital, LLC 0.00% 1,243,738 $933K
19 111 Capital 0.00% 30,387 $23K
20 Wolverine Asset Management LLC 0.00% 577,500 $433K
21 State of Wyoming 0.00% 46,122 $35K
22 Two Sigma Securities, LLC 0.00% 51,002 $38K
23 SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% 192,575 $144K
24 Pallas Capital Advisors LLC 0.00% 140,069 $105K
25 QTR Family Wealth, LLC 0.00% 11,205 $8K
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 — Beyond Meat Inc (BYND)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BYND?

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

More sellers than buyers — 44% buying: Last quarter: 137 funds reduced or exited vs 106 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 BYND holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 34 of 221 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in BYND. 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 BYND?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 119 out of 228 hedge funds have held BYND 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 Beyond Meat Inc (BYND) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BYND has moved +9.7% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -0.1% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of +9.8%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), BYND has gained +1869.3% vs +3.5% for XLP. 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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