Based on 244 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CBRL 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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High ownership — 84% of 3.0Y peak
84% of all-time peak
244 funds currently hold this stock — 84% of the 3.0-year high of 291 funds (reached 2023 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 9% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
23 fewer hedge funds hold CBRL compared to a year ago (-9% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 54% buying
129 buying111 selling
Last quarter: 129 funds bought or added vs 111 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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Steady new buyers — ~52 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 50 → 44 → 47 → 52. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 64% conviction (2yr+)
■ 18% medium
■ 19% new
155 out of 244 hedge funds have held CBRL 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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Steady discovery — ~52 new funds/quarter
51 → 50 → 44 → 47 → 52 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 50 → 44 → 47 → 52. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 72% veterans vs 19% newcomers
■ 72% veterans
■ 9% 1-2yr
■ 19% new
Entry-cohort mix of 258 holders: 186 (72%) are 2+ year veterans, 22 entered 1–2 years ago, and 50 (19%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 35% AUM from major funds
35% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 239 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 35% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
Exit risk score 2.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.