IHEARTMEDIA INC (IHRT): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy IHEARTMEDIA INC (IHRT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, IHRT has moved -7.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.5% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IHRT gained +59.0% vs +4.1% for XLC. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

IHEARTMEDIA INC (IHRT)

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

Smart Money Signals — IHRT

Based on 128 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 IHRT 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 — 90% of 3.0Y peak

90% of all-time peak

128 funds currently hold this stock — 90% of the 3.0-year high of 142 funds (reached 2023 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding IHRT is almost the same as a year ago (+1 funds, +1% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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More sellers than buyers — 40% buying

51 buying76 selling

Last quarter: 76 funds reduced or exited vs 51 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 10 → 23 → 25 → 19. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 20% new

74 out of 128 hedge funds have held IHRT 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 -3%, value -35%

Value

-35%

-2%

Last quarter: funds added -3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -35%. 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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Growing discovery — still being found

21 → 10 → 23 → 25 → 19 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 10 → 23 → 25 → 19. A growing number of institutions are discovering IHRT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 9% 1-2yr ■ 23% new

Of 132 current holders: 90 (68%) 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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Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds

31% from top-100 AUM funds

32 of 128 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

3.6

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.6/10 — 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	127	132	-3.79%
13F Shares	92M	94M	-2.95%
Total Value	$254M	$392M	-35.19%
New Positions	18	25	-7
Increased Positions	31	44	-13
Closed Positions	23	20	+3
Reduced Positions	52	44	+8
Total Calls	2	2	-
Total Puts	3	2	50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.5	1.0	Bearish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

127

132

-3.79%

13F Shares

92M

94M

-2.95%

Total Value

$254M

$392M

-35.19%

New Positions

-7

Increased Positions

-13

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

Total Puts

50.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.5

1.0

Bearish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

127 + investors

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

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

Top 25 institutional holders of IHRT — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	PPM AMERICA INC/IL	5.22%	296,607	$866K
2	FOURSIXTHREE CAPITAL LP	2.82%	2,594,105	$7.6M
3	OAK HILL ADVISORS LP	1.62%	4,880,530	$14.3M
4	Soviero Asset Management, LP	0.58%	400,000	$1.2M
5	Melqart Asset Management (UK) Ltd	0.28%	969,704	$2.8M
6	Granby Capital Management, LLC	0.25%	150,000	$438K
7	AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC	0.18%	162,091	$473K
8	Douglas Lane & Associates, LLC	0.16%	3,800,269	$11.1M
9	Purpose Unlimited Inc.	0.15%	1,270,000	$3.7M
10	Aperture Investors, LLC	0.15%	400,000	$1.2M
11	SONA ASSET MANAGEMENT (US) LLC	0.12%	1,874,668	$5.5M
12	AEGON USA Investment Management, LLC	0.11%	46,764	$137K
13	GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP	0.08%	446,766	$1K
14	Allianz Asset Management GmbH	0.07%	22,464,342	$65.6M
15	MARINER INVESTMENT GROUP LLC	0.05%	63,178	$184K
16	EntryPoint Capital, LLC	0.02%	23,882	$70K
17	State of Wyoming	0.02%	59,046	$172K
18	ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC	0.02%	4,078,675	$12K
19	WHITEBOX ADVISORS LLC	0.01%	400,000	$1.2M
20	WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC	0.01%	451,080	$1.3M
21	Quarry LP	0.01%	20,000	$58K
22	Engineers Gate Manager LP	0.01%	254,110	$742K
23	Optas, LLC	0.01%	20,345	$59K
24	Krilogy Financial LLC	0.01%	53,850	$201K
25	DEUTSCHE BANK AG\	0.01%	6,623,623	$19.3M

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 — IHEARTMEDIA INC (IHRT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for IHRT?

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

More sellers than buyers — 40% buying: Last quarter: 76 funds reduced or exited vs 51 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 IHRT holders?

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds: 32 of 128 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% 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 IHRT?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 74 out of 128 hedge funds have held IHRT 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 IHEARTMEDIA INC (IHRT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, IHRT has moved -7.8% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.5% for the XLC sector ETF — an outperformance of -7.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), IHRT has gained +59.0% vs +4.1% for XLC. 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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IHEARTMEDIA INC (IHRT)

Smart Money Signals — IHRT

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

High ownership — 90% of 3.0Y peak

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

More sellers than buyers — 40% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-6 vs last Q)

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares -3%, value -35%

Growing discovery — still being found

Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds

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