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Esab Corporation (ESAB)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -8
Streak
3Q ▼
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — ESAB

Based on 346 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 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 (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
346 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 — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+13 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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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

192 buying172 selling
Last quarter: 192 funds bought or added vs 172 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 — ~56 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 58 → 52 → 53 → 56. 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
185 out of 346 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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Buying through price weakness — shares +9%, value -27%

Value
-26%
Shares
+8%
Last quarter: funds added +9% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -27%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~56 new funds/quarter

55 → 58 → 52 → 53 → 56 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 58 → 52 → 53 → 56. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 28% newcomers

■ 60% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Entry-cohort mix of 351 holders: 210 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 44 entered 1–2 years ago, and 97 (28%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds

59% from top-100 AUM funds
53 of 345 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% 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.
3.3
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.3/10 — 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 2026 Q1, 192 hedge funds were net buyers of ESAB (56 opened a new position, 136 added to an existing one), while 172 reduced or exited (108 trimmed, 64 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This extends a 3-quarter selling streak, suggesting sustained institutional caution. 59% of total institutional value in ESAB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -8 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 346.

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

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Esab Corporation (ESAB) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much ESAB has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) 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 · 47d ago
ESAB
-14.0%
XLI
+0.7%

ESAB outperformed XLI by -14.7% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 2d ago
ESAB
+0.0%
XLI
+0.0%

Since the filing became public, ESAB outperformed XLI by +0.0% .

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.

26 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
6.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: ESAB
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 3 days 342 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 342 353 -3.12%
13F Shares 57M 53M 7.3%
Total Value $3.77B $5.24B -28.03%
New Positions 54 53 +1
Increased Positions 136 108 +28
Closed Positions 65 56 +9
Reduced Positions 106 142 -36
Total Calls 3 0 100%
Total Puts 3 0 100%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 0.0 Neutral

Statistics: ESAB

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

342 + investors

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

QUARTER:
2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.
Top 25 ESAB holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Medina Value Partners, LLC 4.36% 225,436 $22.2M
2 SG Capital Management LLC 3.70% 454,106 $44.8M
3 SG Capital Management LLC 2.85% 350,000 $34.5M
4 Meixler Investment Management, Ltd. 2.41% 44,260 $4.4M
5 Champlain Investment Partners, LLC 1.92% 756,078 $74.6M
6 Front Street Capital Management, Inc. 1.70% 151,745 $15.0M
7 Hudson Value Partners, LLC 1.63% 65,729 $6.5M
8 Stanley Capital Management, LLC 1.48% 113,300 $11.2M
9 Cooke & Bieler LP 1.45% 1,269,727 $125.2M
10 Defender Capital, LLC. 1.17% 36,564 $3.6M
11 Ceredex Value Advisors LLC 1.03% 370,550 $36.5M
12 Atom Investors LP 0.72% 82,405 $8.1M
13 Royce & Associates LP 0.69% 865,826 $85.4M
14 J. Goldman & Co LP 0.62% 243,822 $24.0M
15 Cannell & Spears LLC 0.62% 353,994 $34.9M
16 Lafayette Investments, Inc. 0.60% 33,019 $3.3M
17 Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc 0.56% 171,530 $16.9M
18 Diamond Hill Capital Management, LLC (Investment Advisor) 0.42% 525,633 $51.8M
19 DAVENPORT & Co LLC 0.39% 797,757 $78.5M
20 Oak Thistle LLC 0.31% 32,765 $3.2M
21 Intrinsic Value Partners, LLC 0.30% 4,425 $436K
22 Fenimore Asset Management Inc 0.29% 141,138 $13.9M
23 Interval Partners, LP 0.27% 107,249 $10.6M
24 Kennedy Capital Management LLC 0.25% 144,831 $14.3M
25 Lincoln Capital LLC 0.22% 12,639 $1.2M
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 — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 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?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 192 funds bought or added vs 172 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 ESAB holders?

Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds: 53 of 345 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% 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: 185 out of 346 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.

Is it too late to buy Esab Corporation (ESAB) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, ESAB has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), ESAB has gained -14.0% vs +0.7% 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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