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MESA LABS INC (MLAB)

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

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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — MLAB

Based on 156 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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No change last quarter

last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak
156 hedge funds hold MLAB 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.
📶

Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+7 new funds entered over the past year (+5% 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 — 56% buying

84 buying65 selling
Last quarter: 84 funds bought or added vs 65 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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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-11 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 23 → 26 → 35 → 24. 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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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 22% new
84 out of 156 hedge funds have held MLAB 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.
📈

Growing discovery — still being found

18 → 23 → 26 → 35 → 24 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 23 → 26 → 35 → 24. A growing number of institutions are discovering MLAB each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Of 156 current holders: 99 (63%) 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 — 27% AUM from major funds

27% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 156 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 27% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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 — MLAB

In 2026 Q1, 84 hedge funds were net buyers of MLAB (24 opened a new position, 60 added to an existing one), while 65 reduced or exited (41 trimmed, 24 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 27% of total institutional value in MLAB is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: flat (entries and exits balanced). Total institutional holders: 156.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MLAB

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

Market Analysis: MLAB

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Company Profile: MLAB

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

Is It Too Late to Buy MESA LABS INC (MLAB) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much MLAB has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLK) since the 2026 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 53d ago
MLAB
+23.3%
XLK
+33.0%

MLAB outperformed XLK by -9.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 8d ago
MLAB
+7.2%
XLK
+0.2%

Since the filing became public, MLAB outperformed XLK by +7.0% .

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.

17 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: MLAB
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 155 156 -0.64%
13F Shares 5M 5M 1.65%
Total Value $425M $372M 14.21%
New Positions 23 35 -12
Increased Positions 60 55 +5
Closed Positions 24 15 +9
Reduced Positions 41 44 -3
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of MLAB — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Long Path Partners LP 16.29% 405,583 $35.9M
2 Roubaix Capital, LLC 2.98% 72,115 $6.4M
3 Meros Investment Management, LP 2.61% 68,032 $6.0M
4 MONIMUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP 2.48% 101,292 $9.0M
5 Ranger Investment Management, L.P. 1.30% 202,903 $17.9M
6 HERALD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Ltd 0.61% 50,000 $4.4M
7 KENNEDY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.27% 142,343 $12.6M
8 GLOBEFLEX CAPITAL L P 0.15% 10,838 $958K
9 CRAWFORD INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 0.14% 95,535 $8.4M
10 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.14% 161,229 $14.3M
11 BBR PARTNERS, LLC 0.12% 25,195 $2.2M
12 Select Equity Group, L.P. 0.11% 235,885 $20.9M
13 Numerai GP LLC 0.10% 10,952 $968K
14 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.09% 3,469 $307K
15 INCEPTIONR LLC 0.09% 4,078 $361K
16 DIAMOND HILL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC 0.09% 155,302 $13.7M
17 RICE HALL JAMES & ASSOCIATES, LLC 0.07% 14,222 $1.3M
18 CenterBook Partners LP 0.07% 14,194 $1.3M
19 GABELLI FUNDS LLC 0.04% 62,499 $5.5M
20 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 0.03% 51,233 $4.5M
21 Boston Partners 0.02% 268,711 $23.8M
22 SEGALL BRYANT & HAMILL, LLC 0.02% 18,174 $1.5M
23 JACOBS LEVY EQUITY MANAGEMENT, INC 0.02% 44,417 $3.9M
24 Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.01% 135,069 $11.9M
25 SRH ADVISORS, LLC 0.01% 500 $44K
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 — MESA LABS INC (MLAB)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MLAB?

No change last quarter: The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.

What is the institutional breadth score for MLAB?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 84 funds bought or added vs 65 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 MLAB holders?

Strong quality — 27% AUM from major funds: 35 of 156 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 27% 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 MLAB?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 84 out of 156 hedge funds have held MLAB 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 MESA LABS INC (MLAB) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, MLAB has moved +7.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.2% for the XLK sector ETF — an outperformance of +7.0%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), MLAB has gained +23.3% vs +33.0% for XLK. 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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