Eastern Co (EML): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Eastern Co (EML) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EML has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EML gained nan% vs nan% 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.

Eastern Co (EML)

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

Smart Money Signals — EML

Based on 71 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 EML 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

71 hedge funds hold EML 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+3 new funds entered over the past year (+4% 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

30 buying38 selling

Last quarter: 38 funds reduced or exited vs 30 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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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new EML position: 4 → 12 → 5 → 14. 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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52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 52% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 25% new

37 out of 71 hedge funds have held EML 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

6 → 4 → 12 → 5 → 14 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 4 → 12 → 5 → 14. A growing number of institutions are discovering EML each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 28% newcomers

■ 55% veterans ■ 17% 1-2yr ■ 28% new

Entry-cohort mix of 71 holders: 39 (55%) are 2+ year veterans, 12 entered 1–2 years ago, and 20 (28%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds

20% from top-100 AUM funds

21 of 71 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

3.9

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	71	66	7.58%
13F Shares	5M	4M	1.62%
Total Value	$91M	$88M	3.78%
New Positions	14	5	+9
Increased Positions	16	28	-12
Closed Positions	9	10	-1
Reduced Positions	29	19	+10
Total Calls	0	0	-
Total Puts	0	0	-
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.0	0.0	Bullish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

7.58%

13F Shares

1.62%

Total Value

$91M

$88M

3.78%

New Positions

Increased Positions

-12

Closed Positions

-1

Reduced Positions

+10

Total Calls

Total Puts

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.0

Bullish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

71 + investors

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

QUARTER:

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 EML holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Barington Companies Management, LLC	10.59%	644,342	$13.0M
2	Minerva Advisors LLC	7.14%	546,402	$11.1M
3	Teton Advisors, LLC	1.83%	128,700	$2.6M
4	Tieton Capital Management, LLC	0.51%	75,954	$1.5M
5	GatePass Capital, LLC	0.28%	30,000	$607K
6	North Star Investment Management Corp.	0.16%	130,521	$2.6M
7	De Lisle Partners LLP	0.12%	47,988	$967K
8	Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al	0.10%	512,105	$10.4M
9	Ancora Advisors LLC	0.03%	69,598	$1.4M
10	Koss-Olinger Consulting, LLC	0.03%	16,538	$335K
11	Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC	0.03%	63,501	$1.3M
12	Gabelli Funds LLC	0.02%	165,000	$3.3M
13	Bailard, INC.	0.01%	13,787	$279K
14	Russell Investments Group, Ltd.	0.01%	257,212	$5.2M
15	Medallion Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.00%	400	$10K
16	Empowered Funds, LLC	0.00%	33,400	$676K
17	Renaissance Technologies LLC	0.00%	133,237	$2.7M
18	SOA Wealth Advisors, LLC.	0.00%	936	$19K
19	Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP/Ma	0.00%	4,500	$98K
20	Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.	0.00%	18,617	$377K
21	Sei Investments Co	0.00%	46,442	$940K
22	Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC)	0.00%	1,413	$29K
23	Los Angeles Capital Management LLC	0.00%	7,944	$161K
24	Wells Fargo & Company/Mn	0.00%	128,471	$2.6M
25	EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.00%	2,015	$14K

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 — Eastern Co (EML)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EML?

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

More sellers than buyers — 44% buying: Last quarter: 38 funds reduced or exited vs 30 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 EML holders?

Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds: 21 of 71 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 20% 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 EML?

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 37 out of 71 hedge funds have held EML 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 Eastern Co (EML) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EML has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EML has gained nan% vs nan% 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.

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Eastern Co (EML)

Smart Money Signals — EML

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +4% more funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 44% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

52% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Growing discovery — still being found

Veteran-anchored — 55% veterans vs 28% newcomers

Strong quality — 20% AUM from major funds

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