Unifirst Corp Mass (UNF) Hedge Fund Ownership (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Unifirst Corp Mass (UNF) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, UNF has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), UNF gained +8.9% vs +0.7% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Unifirst Corp Mass (UNF)

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

Smart Money Signals — UNF

Based on 336 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added UNF 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

336 hedge funds hold UNF 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 — +12% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+37 new funds entered over the past year (+12% 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

175 buying176 selling

Last quarter: 175 funds bought or added vs 176 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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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new UNF position: 44 → 43 → 70 → 79. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.

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58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 58% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 23% new

196 out of 336 hedge funds have held UNF 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 +31% but shares only +6% — price-driven

Value

+30%

+5%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +31%, but actual share count only changed +6%. 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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Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

54 → 44 → 43 → 70 → 79 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 43 → 70 → 79. 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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Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 63% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 25% new

Entry-cohort mix of 347 holders: 219 (63%) are 2+ year veterans, 40 entered 1–2 years ago, and 88 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

50% from top-100 AUM funds

53 of 333 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in UNF. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.7

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.7/10 — 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.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	333	312	6.73%
13F Shares	15M	15M	4.54%
Total Value	$3.63B	$2.80B	29.75%
New Positions	77	70	+7
Increased Positions	96	80	+16
Closed Positions	56	56	-
Reduced Positions	117	133	-16
Total Calls	6	5	20.0%
Total Puts	8	2	300.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.33	0.4	Bearish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

333

312

6.73%

13F Shares

15M

4.54%

Total Value

$3.63B

$2.80B

29.75%

New Positions

Increased Positions

+16

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

117

133

-16

Total Calls

20.0%

Total Puts

300.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.33

0.4

Bearish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

333 + investors

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

QUARTER:

2026 Q2 filings are still coming in. Only funds that have filed so far are shown — top holders may not have reported yet. Full 13F data typically settles by ~50 days after quarter-end.

FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 UNF holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Birnam Oak Advisors, LP	7.35%	171,148	$45.3M
2	Versor Investments LP	4.89%	8,782	$2.3M
3	Vazirani Asset Management LLC	4.55%	3,500	$926K
4	Alpine Associates Management INC.	3.90%	235,364	$62.2M
5	Westchester Capital Management, LLC	3.72%	287,253	$76.0M
6	Cannon Global Investment Management, LLC	2.69%	3,600	$952K
7	Sand Grove Capital Management LLP	2.50%	36,266	$9.6M
8	Canyon Capital Advisors LLC	2.25%	75,000	$19.8M
9	TIG Advisors, LLC	2.15%	183,161	$48.4M
10	Melqart Asset Management (UK) Ltd	2.14%	84,865	$22.4M
11	Tweedy, Browne Co LLC	2.03%	101,553	$26.9M
12	Olympiad Research LP	1.56%	2,839	$751K
13	Quarry LP	1.41%	64,088	$16.9M
14	Intrepid Capital Management Inc	1.40%	14,885	$3.9M
15	London Co of Virginia	1.12%	740,213	$195.8M
16	Sirios Capital Management L P	1.06%	32,802	$8.7M
17	GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.	0.88%	23,000	$6.1M
18	Third Avenue Management LLC	0.88%	20,802	$5.5M
19	Empyrean Capital Partners, LP	0.71%	81,000	$21.4M
20	Prelude Capital Management, LLC	0.69%	35,767	$9.5M
21	Harvest Management LLC	0.63%	6,071	$1.6M
22	Levin Capital Strategies, L.P.	0.60%	33,644	$8.9M
23	Martin & Co Inc /Tn/	0.57%	13,767	$3.6M
24	AQR Arbitrage LLC	0.55%	147,098	$38.9M
25	EntryPoint Capital, LLC	0.50%	4,278	$734K

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 — Unifirst Corp Mass (UNF)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for UNF?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 175 funds bought or added vs 176 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 UNF holders?

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds: 53 of 333 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 50% of total institutional value in UNF. 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 UNF?

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 196 out of 336 hedge funds have held UNF 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 Unifirst Corp Mass (UNF) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, UNF has moved +0.0% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to +0.0% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +0.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), UNF has gained +8.9% vs +0.7% for XLI. 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.

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Unifirst Corp Mass (UNF)

Smart Money Signals — UNF

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

Steady growth — +12% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 50% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

58% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +31% but shares only +6% — price-driven

Acceleration phase — new buyers rushing in

Veteran-anchored — 63% veterans vs 25% newcomers

Elite ownership — 50% AUM from top-100 funds

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