MACYS INC (M): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

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

As of today, M has moved +3.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.5% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), M gained +10.5% vs +5.6% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

MACYS INC (M)

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

Smart Money Signals — M

Based on 477 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 M 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

477 hedge funds hold M 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 — +17% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+70 new funds entered over the past year (+17% 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 — 49% buying

241 buying250 selling

Last quarter: 250 funds reduced or exited vs 241 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.

⚠️

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-65 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 61 → 88 → 129 → 64. 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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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 17% new

312 out of 477 hedge funds have held M 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 -19%

Value

-19%

+3%

Last quarter: funds added +3% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -19%. 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

57 → 61 → 88 → 129 → 64 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 61 → 88 → 129 → 64. A growing number of institutions are discovering M each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.

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Deep conviction — 74% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 74% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 19% new

Of 502 current holders: 369 (74%) 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 — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds

54 of 477 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in M. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.6

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	477	501	-4.79%
13F Shares	258M	250M	3.1%
Total Value	$4.46B	$5.51B	-19.02%
New Positions	64	129	-65
Increased Positions	166	154	+12
Closed Positions	88	67	+21
Reduced Positions	158	145	+13
Total Calls	15	20	-25.0%
Total Puts	15	24	-37.5%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	1.2	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

477

501

-4.79%

13F Shares

258M

250M

3.1%

Total Value

$4.46B

$5.51B

-19.02%

New Positions

129

-65

Increased Positions

166

154

+12

Closed Positions

+21

Reduced Positions

158

145

+13

Total Calls

-25.0%

Total Puts

-37.5%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

1.2

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

477 + investors

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

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

Top 25 institutional holders of M — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	BARINGTON COMPANIES MANAGEMENT, LLC	21.30%	1,450,000	$26.2M
2	RWC Asset Management LLP	8.50%	11,274,401	$204.0M
3	Dupree Financial Group, LLC	2.39%	327,954	$5.9M
4	HENNESSY ADVISORS INC	1.39%	2,121,700	$38.4M
5	CONTRARIAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.	1.01%	200,000	$3.6M
6	Invenomic Capital Management LP	0.87%	1,051,323	$19.0M
7	CUMBERLAND ADVISORS INC	0.81%	115,010	$2.1M
8	SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC	0.67%	60,576	$1.1M
9	Waterfront Wealth Inc.	0.66%	198,657	$3.6M
10	WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC	0.61%	1,818,191	$32.9M
11	Friedenthal Financial	0.54%	59,513	$1.1M
12	Cambria Investment Management, L.P.	0.54%	529,685	$9.6M
13	Verdad Advisers, LP	0.52%	25,603	$463K
14	Factorial Partners, LLC	0.50%	38,000	$687K
15	Cygnus Capital Advisors, LLC	0.45%	28,000	—
16	HUSSMAN STRATEGIC ADVISORS, INC.	0.41%	105,000	$1.9M
17	Neo Ivy Capital Management	0.40%	84,495	$1.5M
18	J. Goldman & Co LP	0.35%	674,860	$12.2M
19	Convergence Investment Partners, LLC	0.34%	115,882	$2.1M
20	Douglas Lane & Associates, LLC	0.32%	1,242,187	$22.5M
21	Newport Trust Company, LLC	0.31%	6,932,729	$125.4M
22	Index Technologies Group LLC	0.29%	14,858	$269K
23	LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT	0.26%	6,572,367	$119K
24	ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP	0.25%	1,390,000	$25.1M
25	Value Investment Professionals, LLC	0.25%	12,085	$219K

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 — MACYS INC (M)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for M?

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

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 250 funds reduced or exited vs 241 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 M holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 54 of 477 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in M. 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 M?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 312 out of 477 hedge funds have held M 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 MACYS INC (M) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, M has moved +3.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.5% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +5.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), M has gained +10.5% vs +5.6% for XLY. 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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MACYS INC (M)

Smart Money Signals — M

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (95% of max)

Steady growth — +17% more funds vs a year ago

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-65 vs last Q)

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares +3%, value -19%

Growing discovery — still being found

Deep conviction — 74% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

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