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ESAB CORPORATION (ESAB)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -4
Streak
2Q ▼
Buyers last Q
44%

Smart Money Signals — ESAB

Based on 332 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ESAB 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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At the ownership peak (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
332 hedge funds hold ESAB 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+36 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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

153 buying191 selling
Last quarter: 191 funds reduced or exited vs 153 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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Steady new buyers — ~51 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 52 → 55 → 52 → 51. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 21% new
176 out of 332 hedge funds have held ESAB 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 — ~51 new funds/quarter

50 → 52 → 55 → 52 → 51 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 52 → 55 → 52 → 51. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 59% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 59% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Of 332 current holders: 195 (59%) 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 — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
43 of 332 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in ESAB. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — 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 — ESAB

In 2025 Q4, 153 hedge funds were net buyers of ESAB (51 opened a new position, 102 added to an existing one), while 191 reduced or exited (136 trimmed, 55 sold completely) — a 44% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net selling has persisted for two consecutive quarters. 52% of total institutional value in ESAB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -4 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 332.

Hedge Fund Ownership: ESAB

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

Market Analysis: ESAB

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Company Profile: ESAB

Industrials Metal Fabrication

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

55 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.6
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ESAB
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 5 days 332 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 332 339 -2.06%
13F Shares 52M 56M -6.6%
Total Value $5.19B $5.67B -8.39%
New Positions 51 52 -1
Increased Positions 103 107 -4
Closed Positions 57 59 -2
Reduced Positions 136 136 -
Total Calls 0 2 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 1 -100.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

332 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of ESAB — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Roubaix Capital, LLC 2.34% 51,928 $5.0M
2 Van Berkom & Associates Inc. 2.10% 656,272 $63K
3 Champlain Investment Partners, LLC 1.60% 1,304,834 $126.1M
4 Hudson Value Partners, LLC 1.58% 54,814 $5.3M
5 Meixler Investment Management, Ltd. 1.28% 24,172 $2.4M
6 TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC 1.11% 677,888 $66K
7 COOKE & BIELER LP 1.10% 1,005,176 $97.2M
8 Defender Capital, LLC. 1.02% 29,687 $2.9M
9 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.78% 813,585 $78.6M
10 Lafayette Investments, Inc. 0.65% 33,329 $3.2M
11 SCHWARTZ INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 0.58% 170,000 $16.4M
12 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.47% 78,468 $7.6M
13 Ceredex Value Advisors LLC 0.36% 118,250 $11.4M
14 DAVENPORT & Co LLC 0.35% 674,417 $65.2M
15 Intrinsic Value Partners, LLC 0.33% 4,425 $428K
16 Hunter Perkins Capital Management, LLC 0.33% 14,368 $1K
17 DIAMOND HILL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 0.27% 451,757 $43.7M
18 KENNEDY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.24% 117,621 $11.4M
19 Lincoln Capital LLC 0.23% 12,671 $1.2M
20 LECAP ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD 0.22% 5,957 $576K
21 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.19% 239,607 $23.2M
22 BESSEMER GROUP INC 0.19% 1,225,702 $118K
23 TAGStone Capital, Inc. 0.18% 5,265 $509K
24 OAK ASSOCIATES LTD /OH/ 0.16% 24,196 $2.3M
25 Citadel Investment Advisory, Inc. 0.14% 3,137 $303K
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 — ESAB CORPORATION (ESAB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for ESAB?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their ESAB 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 ESAB?

More sellers than buyers — 44% buying: Last quarter: 191 funds reduced or exited vs 153 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 ESAB holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 43 of 332 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in ESAB. 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 ESAB?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 176 out of 332 hedge funds have held ESAB 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.

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.