Based on 9 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly
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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.
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Below peak — only 69% of 3.0Y high
69% of all-time peak
Only 9 funds hold PST today versus a peak of 13 funds at 2024 Q1 — just 69% of the maximum. Low institutional ownership can mean the stock is out of favor, but it also means there's a large pool of potential buyers if sentiment turns.
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Outflows — 10% fewer funds vs a year ago
fund count last 6Q
1 fewer hedge funds hold PST compared to a year ago (-10% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 55% buying
6 buying5 selling
Last quarter: 6 funds bought or added vs 5 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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Steady new buyers — ~3 new funds per quarter
new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 1 → 2 → 2 → 3. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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89% of holders stayed for 2+ years
■ 89% conviction (2yr+)
■ 0% medium
■ 11% new
8 out of 9 hedge funds have held PST 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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Steady discovery — ~3 new funds/quarter
1 → 1 → 2 → 2 → 3 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 1 → 2 → 2 → 3. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 90% of holders stayed 2+ years
■ 90% veterans
■ 0% 1-2yr
■ 10% new
Of 10 current holders: 9 (90%) 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 — 84% AUM from top-100 funds
84% from top-100 AUM funds
6 of 9 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 84% of total institutional value in PST. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
Exit risk score 1.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.