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Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN)

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

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Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -22
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Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — URBN

Based on 411 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · 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 URBN 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 (95% of max)

95% of all-time peak
411 hedge funds hold URBN 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
+65 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

214 buying218 selling
Last quarter: 214 funds bought or added vs 218 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 (-28 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 92 → 67 → 84 → 56. 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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63% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 63% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 18% new
258 out of 411 hedge funds have held URBN 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 -6%, value -24%

Value
-24%
Shares
-5%
Last quarter: funds added -6% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -24%. 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 — ~56 new funds/quarter

79 → 92 → 67 → 84 → 56 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 92 → 67 → 84 → 56. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 24% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 24% new
Entry-cohort mix of 423 holders: 294 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 26 entered 1–2 years ago, and 103 (24%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds

62% from top-100 AUM funds
59 of 410 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in URBN. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.4
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.4/10 — 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 — URBN

In 2026 Q1, 214 hedge funds were net buyers of URBN (56 opened a new position, 158 added to an existing one), while 218 reduced or exited (140 trimmed, 78 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 62% of total institutional value in URBN is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -22 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 411.

Hedge Fund Ownership: URBN

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

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

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Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

29 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
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Hedge Fund Positioning: URBN
2026 Q2 Stats Unlock in 3 days 406 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 406 432 -6.02%
13F Shares 64M 69M -7.25%
Total Value $3.88B $5.18B -24.97%
New Positions 54 84 -30
Increased Positions 149 146 +3
Closed Positions 80 63 +17
Reduced Positions 137 146 -9
Total Calls 7 14 -50.0%
Total Puts 6 16 -62.5%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.86 1.14 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

406 + investors

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

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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.
Top 25 URBN holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Abrams Bison Investments, LLC 7.72% 2,230,873 $158.1M
2 Hook Mill Capital Partners, LP 3.29% 499,553 $35.4M
3 Tabor Asset Management, LP 2.73% 126,332 $9.0M
4 NORTHSTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT Co 1.61% 122,000 $8.5M
5 Aurora Investment Counsel 1.42% 38,919 $2.8M
6 Systematic Financial Management LP 0.93% 658,139 $46.6M
7 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.85% 86,532 $6.1M
8 AIMZ Investment Advisors, LLC 0.77% 39,339 $2.8M
9 III Capital Management 0.69% 38,294 $2.7M
10 Hussman Strategic Advisors, INC. 0.69% 42,000 $3.0M
11 Shellback Capital, LP 0.68% 110,000 $7.8M
12 Almanack Investment Partners, LLC. 0.58% 64,684 $4.6M
13 Wedge Capital Management L L P/Nc 0.57% 487,891 $34.6M
14 J. Goldman & Co LP 0.56% 308,161 $21.8M
15 Braun Stacey Associates Inc 0.50% 250,407 $17.7M
16 Oberweis Asset Management Inc/ 0.46% 316,192 $22.4M
17 Odyssean, LLC 0.44% 38,608 $2.7M
18 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 0.41% 128,341 $9.1M
19 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.39% 428,227 $30.3M
20 Ground Swell Capital, LLC 0.32% 4,235 $300K
21 Polymer Capital Management (US) LLC 0.29% 30,854 $2.2M
22 Steadfast Capital Management LP 0.27% 125,376 $8.9M
23 Oliver Luxxe Assets LLC 0.26% 25,354 $1.8M
24 Truvestments Capital LLC 0.26% 24,256 $1.7M
25 PDT Partners, LLC 0.24% 63,800 $4.5M
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 — Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for URBN?

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

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 214 funds bought or added vs 218 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 URBN holders?

Elite ownership — 62% AUM from top-100 funds: 59 of 410 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 62% of total institutional value in URBN. 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 URBN?

63% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 258 out of 411 hedge funds have held URBN 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.

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