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UNITED NAT FOODS INC (UNFI)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +34
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — UNFI

Based on 315 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 UNFI 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
315 hedge funds hold UNFI 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
+51 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 — 52% buying

166 buying151 selling
Last quarter: 166 funds bought or added vs 151 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 (+19 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new UNFI position: 44 → 43 → 54 → 73. 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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62% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 62% conviction (2yr+) ■ 18% medium ■ 20% new
195 out of 315 hedge funds have held UNFI 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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Growing discovery — still being found

62 → 44 → 43 → 54 → 73 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 44 → 43 → 54 → 73. A growing number of institutions are discovering UNFI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 70% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 70% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Of 328 current holders: 229 (70%) 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 — 56% AUM from top-100 funds

56% from top-100 AUM funds
54 of 315 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in UNFI. 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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — UNFI

In 2025 Q4, 166 hedge funds were net buyers of UNFI (73 opened a new position, 93 added to an existing one), while 151 reduced or exited (112 trimmed, 39 sold completely) — a 52% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 56% of total institutional value in UNFI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +34 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 315.

Hedge Fund Ownership: UNFI

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

Market Analysis: UNFI

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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.

46 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: UNFI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 4 days 315 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 315 283 11.31%
13F Shares 58M 58M -1.09%
Total Value $1.94B $2.18B -11.29%
New Positions 72 54 +18
Increased Positions 100 109 -9
Closed Positions 39 39 -
Reduced Positions 132 109 +23
Total Calls 9 11 -18.18%
Total Puts 8 10 -20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.89 0.91 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

315 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of UNFI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 JCP Investment Management, LLC 14.82% 494,371 $22.3M
2 Hauser Brothers GmbH 11.90% 188,500 $8.5M
3 VALUEWORKS LLC 3.77% 307,078 $13.8M
4 TOWLE & CO 3.73% 213,241 $9.6M
5 LAKEWOOD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP 1.86% 655,000 $29.5M
6 Senvest Management, LLC 1.85% 1,237,132 $55.7M
7 NIA IMPACT ADVISORS, LLC 1.69% 84,357 $3.8M
8 HUSSMAN STRATEGIC ADVISORS, INC. 1.02% 105,000 $4.7M
9 Eddie Patel Inc 0.76% 21,926 $988K
10 Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC 0.63% 93,683 $4.2M
11 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.54% 76,532 $3.4M
12 BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.43% 479,404 $21.6M
13 Enhancing Capital LLC 0.42% 12,706 $573K
14 KEYNOTE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC 0.35% 14,518 $654K
15 STEINBERGANNA WEALTH MANAGEMENT 0.33% 15,242 $687K
16 IRONWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.28% 14,811 $667K
17 Arjuna Capital 0.24% 21,035 $948K
18 Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 0.18% 77,577 $3.5M
19 Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC 0.17% 66,986 $3.0M
20 Neo Ivy Capital Management 0.16% 13,443 $606K
21 Elevated Financial Group LLC 0.15% 10,579 $477K
22 Bayforest Capital Ltd 0.15% 2,893 $130K
23 Trexquant Investment LP 0.15% 450,431 $20.3M
24 Concentric Capital Strategies, LP 0.14% 37,973 $1.7M
25 Integrated Quantitative Investments LLC 0.14% 17,132 $772K
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 — UNITED NAT FOODS INC (UNFI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for UNFI?

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

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 166 funds bought or added vs 151 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 UNFI holders?

Elite ownership — 56% AUM from top-100 funds: 54 of 315 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 56% of total institutional value in UNFI. 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 UNFI?

62% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 195 out of 315 hedge funds have held UNFI 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.