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Flowers Foods Inc (FLO)

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

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Buyers last Q
60%

Smart Money Signals — FLO

Based on 444 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q2 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added FLO 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
444 hedge funds hold FLO 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 — +7% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+28 new funds entered over the past year (+7% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More buyers than sellers — 60% buying

295 buying194 selling
Last quarter: 295 funds were net buyers (107 opened a brand new position + 188 added to an existing one). Only 194 were sellers (105 trimmed + 89 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.
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More new buyers each quarter (+32 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new FLO position: 74 → 106 → 75 → 107. 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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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

54% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 27% new
238 out of 444 hedge funds have held FLO 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 — ~107 new funds/quarter

77 → 74 → 106 → 75 → 107 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 74 → 106 → 75 → 107. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 62% veterans vs 30% newcomers

62% veterans 8% 1-2yr 30% new
Entry-cohort mix of 454 holders: 281 (62%) are 2+ year veterans, 37 entered 1–2 years ago, and 136 (30%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
54 of 444 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in FLO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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 — FLO

In 2026 Q2, 295 hedge funds were net buyers of FLO (107 opened a new position, 188 added to an existing one), while 194 reduced or exited (105 trimmed, 89 sold completely) — a 60% buyer ratio, indicating clear institutional accumulation. 53% of total institutional value in FLO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +18 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 444.

Hedge Fund Ownership: FLO

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

Market Analysis: FLO

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

19 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: FLO
444 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 444 426 4.23%
13F Shares 221M 178M 24.36%
Total Value $1.73B $1.46B 18.01%
New Positions 107 75 +32
Increased Positions 185 154 +31
Closed Positions 89 83 +6
Reduced Positions 103 135 -32
Total Calls 5 5 -
Total Puts 4 7 -42.86%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.8 1.4 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

444 + investors

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

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Top 25 FLO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Wiregrass Investment Management LLC 5.21% 968,613 $7.7M
2 Magarian Capital Management, LLC 4.40% 1,803,177 $14.2M
3 Hestia Capital Management, LLC 3.80% 363,000 $2.9M
4 Darwins River Capital, LP 3.31% 763,359 $6.0M
5 Soviero Asset Management, LP 2.43% 730,000 $5.8M
6 Ipsen Advisor Group LLC 2.25% 443,439 $3.5M
7 Southeast Asset Advisors, LLC 1.21% 1,506,841 $11.9M
8 Bastion Asset Management Inc. 1.15% 451,895 $3.4M
9 Allen Mooney & Barnes Investment Advisors LLC 1.05% 870,134 $6.9M
10 Pine Valley Investments Ltd Liability Co 0.62% 1,987,882 $15.7M
11 Invenomic Capital Management LP 0.60% 1,271,875 $10.0M
12 Wellington Shields Capital Management, LLC 0.59% 589,705 $4.7M
13 Wellington Shields & Co., LLC 0.57% 321,131 $2.5M
14 Keating Investment Counselors Inc 0.47% 216,985 $1.7M
15 Keynote Financial Services LLC 0.30% 81,286 $642K
16 Murphy, Middleton, Hinkle & Parker, Inc. 0.26% 80,034 $632K
17 Broadwater Capital Management LLC 0.25% 31,175 $339K
18 Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd 0.24% 546,761 $4.3M
19 Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC. 0.24% 10,983,938 $86.8M
20 Thomasville National Bank 0.22% 498,088 $3.9M
21 Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC 0.19% 462,800 $3.7M
22 Berkeley Capital Partners, LLC 0.19% 115,564 $913K
23 Black Swift Group, LLC 0.17% 150,273 $1.2M
24 Millington Securities, LLC 0.17% 76,258 $622K
25 Argyle Capital Management, LLC 0.15% 63,934 $505K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — Flowers Foods Inc (FLO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for FLO?

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

More buyers than sellers — 60% buying: Last quarter: 295 funds were net buyers (107 opened a brand new position + 188 added to an existing one). Only 194 were sellers (105 trimmed + 89 sold completely). A clear majority buying is a strong confirmation signal.

What is the fund quality score for FLO holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 54 of 444 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in FLO. 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 FLO?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 238 out of 444 hedge funds have held FLO 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.

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