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RCI HOSPITALITY HLDGS INC (RICK)

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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — RICK

Based on 96 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added RICK 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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High ownership — 87% of 3.0Y peak

87% of all-time peak
96 funds currently hold this stock — 87% of the 3.0-year high of 110 funds (reached 2023 Q1). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 5% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
5 fewer hedge funds hold RICK compared to a year ago (-5% 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 — 52% buying

53 buying48 selling
Last quarter: 53 funds bought or added vs 48 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 (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 15 → 10 → 25 → 18. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

60% conviction (2yr+) 20% medium 20% new
58 out of 96 hedge funds have held RICK 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 -14%, value -33%

Value
-32%
Shares
-13%
Last quarter: funds added -14% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -33%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

16 → 15 → 10 → 25 → 18 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 15 → 10 → 25 → 18. The pace of institutional discovery is accelerating sharply. This is the 'hot idea' phase — the thesis is being passed from fund to fund. You are not late — the accumulation wave is still building.
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Deep conviction — 69% of holders stayed 2+ years

69% veterans 9% 1-2yr 22% new
Of 101 current holders: 70 (69%) 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 — 52% AUM from top-100 funds

52% from top-100 AUM funds
26 of 96 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in RICK. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
2.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — 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 — RICK

In 2025 Q4, 53 hedge funds were net buyers of RICK (18 opened a new position, 35 added to an existing one), while 48 reduced or exited (31 trimmed, 17 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 52% of total institutional value in RICK is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 96.

Hedge Fund Ownership: RICK

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

Market Analysis: RICK

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

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

24 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
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Hedge Fund Positioning: RICK
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 4 days 101 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 101 101 -
13F Shares 4M 5M -13.52%
Total Value $97M $144M -32.51%
New Positions 20 26 -6
Increased Positions 37 52 -15
Closed Positions 19 17 +2
Reduced Positions 39 24 +15
Total Calls 6 4 50.0%
Total Puts 3 4 -25.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.5 1.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of RICK — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P. 7.40% 312,873 $7.1M
2 Ridgewood Investments LLC 0.35% 37,158 $848K
3 Kerrisdale Advisers, LLC 0.24% 27,253 $622K
4 JB CAPITAL PARTNERS LP 0.24% 60,000 $1.4M
5 SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC 0.23% 16,232 $370K
6 Nitor Capital Management LLC 0.18% 10,305 $235K
7 PDT Partners, LLC 0.05% 38,538 $879K
8 Per Stirling Capital Management, LLC. 0.03% 10,000 $228K
9 State of Wyoming 0.02% 8,801 $201K
10 AlphaQuest LLC 0.01% 3,827 $91K
11 AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC 0.00% 234,562 $5.4M
12 MARSHALL WACE, LLP 0.00% 115,623 $2.6M
13 TUDOR INVESTMENT CORP ET AL 0.00% 58,008 $1.3M
14 Quantinno Capital Management LP 0.00% 45,311 $1.0M
15 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 0.00% 3,305 $75K
16 Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC 0.00% 101 $2K
17 AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 141,376 $3.2M
18 Man Group plc 0.00% 33,910 $773K
19 ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 0.00% 110,517 $2.5M
20 STATE OF WISCONSIN INVESTMENT BOARD 0.00% 23,786 $543K
21 EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 304 $35K
22 HRT FINANCIAL LP 0.00% 13,335 $304K
23 Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. 0.00% 845 $19K
24 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 967 $22K
25 MetLife Investment Management, LLC 0.00% 4,895 $112K
Investor Ownership
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% 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 — RCI HOSPITALITY HLDGS INC (RICK)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for RICK?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added RICK 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 RICK?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 53 funds bought or added vs 48 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 RICK holders?

Elite ownership — 52% AUM from top-100 funds: 26 of 96 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 52% of total institutional value in RICK. 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 RICK?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 58 out of 96 hedge funds have held RICK 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.