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NPK INTERNATIONAL INC (NPKI)

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

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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +9
Streak
4Q ▲
Buyers last Q
51%

Smart Money Signals — NPKI

Based on 244 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NPKI 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
244 hedge funds hold NPKI 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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Fast accumulation — +42% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+72 new funds entered over the past year (+42% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 51% buying

126 buying123 selling
Last quarter: 126 funds bought or added vs 123 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: 32 → 39 → 50 → 39. 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+) 20% medium 22% new
142 out of 244 hedge funds have held NPKI 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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Value +18% but shares only +1% — price-driven

Value
+18%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +18%, but actual share count only changed +1%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

25 → 32 → 39 → 50 → 39 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 32 → 39 → 50 → 39. A growing number of institutions are discovering NPKI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 10% 1-2yr 24% new
Of 245 current holders: 162 (66%) 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.

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds

37% from top-100 AUM funds
47 of 244 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — NPKI

In 2026 Q1, 126 hedge funds were net buyers of NPKI (39 opened a new position, 87 added to an existing one), while 123 reduced or exited (93 trimmed, 30 sold completely) — a 51% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 4 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 37% of total institutional value in NPKI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +9 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 244.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NPKI

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

Market Analysis: NPKI

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Company Profile: NPKI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy NPK INTERNATIONAL INC (NPKI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much NPKI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLE) 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 · 71d ago
NPKI
+5.9%
XLE
-4.8%

NPKI outperformed XLE by +10.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 26d ago
NPKI
-3.2%
XLE
-1.9%

Since the filing became public, NPKI outperformed XLE by -1.3% .

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.

21 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
5.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
2.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NPKI
243 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 243 235 3.4%
13F Shares 76M 75M 1.13%
Total Value $1.06B $899M 18.32%
New Positions 38 50 -12
Increased Positions 85 84 +1
Closed Positions 30 22 +8
Reduced Positions 92 78 +14
Total Calls 1 2 -50.0%
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

243 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of NPKI — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 PARAGON ASSOCIATES & PARAGON ASSOCIATES II JOINT VENTURE 7.38% 375,000 $5.4M
2 CANNELL CAPITAL LLC 5.83% 654,689 $9.5M
3 Tieton Capital Management, LLC 4.06% 835,920 $12.1M
4 FIRST SABREPOINT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP 2.89% 550,000 $8.0M
5 Roubaix Capital, LLC 1.83% 269,935 $3.9M
6 PUNCH & ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. 1.52% 1,818,790 $26.4M
7 Panoramic Capital, LLC 1.30% 127,754 $1.9M
8 MARATHON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 1.13% 346,110 $5.0M
9 1492 Capital Management LLC 0.97% 176,003 $2.6M
10 CROWN ADVISORS MANAGEMENT, INC. 0.96% 100,000 $1K
11 IRONWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.85% 140,616 $2.0M
12 Uniplan Investment Counsel, Inc. 0.79% 527,684 $7.6M
13 Riverwater Partners LLC 0.75% 155,150 $2.2M
14 Penbrook Management LLC 0.74% 67,250 $974K
15 Electron Capital Partners, LLC 0.62% 1,099,943 $15.9M
16 RICE HALL JAMES & ASSOCIATES, LLC 0.44% 545,077 $7.9M
17 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.31% 164,300 $2.4M
18 ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP 0.30% 2,071,010 $30.0M
19 Granahan Investment Management, LLC 0.28% 401,658 $5.8M
20 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 0.28% 2,899,021 $42.0M
21 Ancora Advisors LLC 0.22% 727,350 $10.5M
22 OBERWEIS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC/ 0.22% 518,150 $7.5M
23 ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC 0.22% 566,395 $8.2M
24 HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. 0.22% 185,603 $3K
25 Round Rock Advisors LLC 0.21% 92,505 $1.3M
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 — NPK INTERNATIONAL INC (NPKI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NPKI?

Buying streak — 4 quarters in a row: For 4 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NPKI 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 NPKI?

Slight buying edge — 51% buying: Last quarter: 126 funds bought or added vs 123 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 NPKI holders?

Strong quality — 37% AUM from major funds: 47 of 244 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 37% 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 NPKI?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 142 out of 244 hedge funds have held NPKI 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 NPK INTERNATIONAL INC (NPKI) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, NPKI has moved -3.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -1.9% for the XLE sector ETF — an outperformance of -1.3%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), NPKI has gained +5.9% vs -4.8% for XLE. 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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