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PERDOCEO ED CORP (PRDO)

294 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in PRDO. 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
↓ -10
Streak
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — PRDO

Based on 287 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 PRDO 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 (97% of max)

97% of all-time peak
287 hedge funds hold PRDO 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 — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+46 new funds entered over the past year (+19% 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 — 50% buying

157 buying155 selling
Last quarter: 157 funds bought or added vs 155 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 (-14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 45 → 55 → 54 → 40. 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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57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 21% new
163 out of 287 hedge funds have held PRDO 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 -0%, value -21%

Value
-21%
Shares
0%
Last quarter: funds added -0% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -21%. 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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Steady discovery — ~40 new funds/quarter

34 → 45 → 55 → 54 → 40 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 45 → 55 → 54 → 40. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 64% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 64% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 23% new
Of 294 current holders: 189 (64%) 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 — 40% AUM from top-100 funds

40% from top-100 AUM funds
37 of 287 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in PRDO. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — PRDO

In 2025 Q4, 157 hedge funds were net buyers of PRDO (40 opened a new position, 117 added to an existing one), while 155 reduced or exited (105 trimmed, 50 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 40% of total institutional value in PRDO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -10 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 287.

Hedge Fund Ownership: PRDO

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

Market Analysis: PRDO

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Company Profile: PRDO

Consumer Defensive Education & Training Services

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.

44 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.2
/ 10
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Elite
1.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: PRDO
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 294 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 294 301 -2.33%
13F Shares 61M 61M -0.21%
Total Value $1.80B $2.29B -21.15%
New Positions 40 54 -14
Increased Positions 124 106 +18
Closed Positions 50 42 +8
Reduced Positions 115 111 +4
Total Calls 5 3 66.67%
Total Puts 3 2 50.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.6 0.67 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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

Top 25 institutional holders of PRDO — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Kennondale Capital Management LLC 3.02% 112,476 $4.2M
2 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 1.53% 1,854,135 $69.0M
3 Prairiewood Capital, LLC 0.71% 65,687 $2.4M
4 Camelot Portfolios, LLC 0.66% 23,947 $891K
5 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.59% 25,762 $959K
6 LEUTHOLD GROUP, LLC 0.47% 117,983 $4.4M
7 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.45% 11,662 $434K
8 Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC 0.44% 54,845 $2.0M
9 Lakewood Asset Management LLC 0.41% 17,274 $643K
10 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.40% 81,500 $3.0M
11 PRIVATE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC 0.37% 346,133 $12.9M
12 DGS Capital Management, LLC 0.29% 47,534 $1.8M
13 SEIZERT CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC 0.27% 160,244 $6.0M
14 WINTON GROUP Ltd 0.20% 150,595 $5.6M
15 Polaris Capital Management, LLC 0.18% 60,600 $2.3M
16 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.16% 50,890 $1.9M
17 LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT 0.14% 1,710,381 $64K
18 MANNING & NAPIER ADVISORS LLC 0.11% 216,066 $8.0M
19 Truvestments Capital LLC 0.10% 14,532 $541K
20 Vest Financial, LLC 0.10% 217,210 $8.1M
21 FOX RUN MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.09% 13,531 $503K
22 Summit Global Investments 0.08% 37,832 $1K
23 FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP 0.08% 2,970,195 $110.5M
24 LVZ, Inc. 0.08% 17,715 $659K
25 Baron Wealth Management LLC 0.07% 6,720 $250K
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 — PERDOCEO ED CORP (PRDO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for PRDO?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 157 funds bought or added vs 155 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 PRDO holders?

Elite ownership — 40% AUM from top-100 funds: 37 of 287 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 40% of total institutional value in PRDO. 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 PRDO?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 163 out of 287 hedge funds have held PRDO 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.