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HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -1
Streak
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Buyers last Q
42%

Smart Money Signals — HLMN

Based on 220 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HLMN 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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High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
220 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 235 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 6% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
15 fewer hedge funds hold HLMN compared to a year ago (-6% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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More sellers than buyers — 42% buying

95 buying131 selling
Last quarter: 131 funds reduced or exited vs 95 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 — ~32 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 32 → 26 → 35 → 32. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 17% new
124 out of 220 hedge funds have held HLMN 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

44 → 32 → 26 → 35 → 32 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 32 → 26 → 35 → 32. A growing number of institutions are discovering HLMN each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 61% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 61% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 220 current holders: 134 (61%) 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 — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
39 of 220 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in HLMN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — 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 — HLMN

In 2025 Q4, 95 hedge funds were net buyers of HLMN (32 opened a new position, 63 added to an existing one), while 131 reduced or exited (98 trimmed, 33 sold completely) — a 42% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. 47% of total institutional value in HLMN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -1 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 220.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HLMN

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

Market Analysis: HLMN

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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.

43 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
7.1
/ 10
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Elite
2.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HLMN
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 8 days 220 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 220 222 -0.9%
13F Shares 197M 198M -0.78%
Total Value $1.70B $1.83B -6.72%
New Positions 32 35 -3
Increased Positions 64 73 -9
Closed Positions 33 30 +3
Reduced Positions 98 86 +12
Total Calls 0 1 -100.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

220 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of HLMN — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 BERNZOTT CAPITAL ADVISORS 3.01% 753,857 $6.3M
2 REINHART PARTNERS, LLC. 2.74% 11,443,162 $95.2M
3 Ballast Asset Management, LP 1.65% 445,835 $3.7M
4 Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. 0.59% 864,598 $7.2M
5 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.59% 538,600 $4.5M
6 Jefferies Financial Group Inc. 0.46% 7,988,203 $66.5M
7 RIVERBRIDGE PARTNERS LLC 0.42% 2,054,588 $17.1M
8 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.38% 564,114 $5K
9 Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc. 0.29% 252,500 $2.1M
10 Hodges Capital Management Inc. 0.22% 320,625 $2.7M
11 WHITE PINE CAPITAL LLC 0.20% 87,166 $725K
12 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.10% 196,930 $2K
13 Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.09% 6,727,471 $55.5M
14 MCF Advisors LLC 0.08% 212,838 $1.8M
15 TECTONIC ADVISORS LLC 0.06% 131,478 $1.1M
16 Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC 0.04% 246,735 $2.1M
17 Verdence Capital Advisors LLC 0.04% 84,622 $704K
18 Argos Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.04% 16,238 $135K
19 Central Pacific Bank - Trust Division 0.03% 31,569 $263K
20 Empirical Asset Management, LLC 0.03% 11,697 $97K
21 WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.03% 1,382,926 $11.0M
22 KORNITZER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC /KS 0.02% 126,291 $1.1M
23 Avior Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% 80,993 $674K
24 DIVERSIFIED MANAGEMENT INC 0.02% 12,400 $103K
25 BAILARD, INC. 0.02% 90,700 $755K
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 — HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HLMN?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their HLMN 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 HLMN?

More sellers than buyers — 42% buying: Last quarter: 131 funds reduced or exited vs 95 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 HLMN holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 39 of 220 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in HLMN. 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 HLMN?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 124 out of 220 hedge funds have held HLMN 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.