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VITAL FARMS INC COM (VITL)

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

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +19
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
59%

Smart Money Signals — VITL

Based on 276 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 VITL 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.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
276 hedge funds hold VITL 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.
📶

Steady growth — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+27 new funds entered over the past year (+11% 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 — 59% buying

181 buying126 selling
Last quarter: 181 funds bought or added vs 126 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 (+12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new VITL position: 33 → 32 → 54 → 66. 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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41% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 41% conviction (2yr+) ■ 33% medium ■ 27% new
112 out of 276 hedge funds have held VITL 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 -18%

Value
-17%
Shares
+6%
Last quarter: funds added +6% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -18%. 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

50 → 33 → 32 → 54 → 66 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 33 → 32 → 54 → 66. 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 — 46% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 46% veterans ■ 21% 1-2yr ■ 33% new
Of 289 current holders: 134 (46%) 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.
✅

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds

36% from top-100 AUM funds
35 of 276 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
3.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.9/10 — 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.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VITL

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

Market Analysis: VITL

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Company Profile: VITL

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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.

41 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.0
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.6
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VITL
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 11 days 289 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 289 273 5.86%
13F Shares 49M 46M 5.99%
Total Value $1.53B $1.86B -17.82%
New Positions 67 56 +11
Increased Positions 122 115 +7
Closed Positions 49 27 +22
Reduced Positions 110 113 -3
Total Calls 10 10 -
Total Puts 7 10 -30.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.7 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

289 + investors

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

Top 25 institutional holders of VITL — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Van Berkom & Associates Inc. 1.05% 2,261,533 $32K
2 Taylor Frigon Capital Management LLC 0.72% 89,972 $1.3M
3 Green Alpha Advisors, LLC 0.67% 47,984 $678K
4 Aurora Investment Counsel 0.60% 76,433 $1.1M
5 4WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. 0.56% 49,474 $653K
6 Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C. 0.46% 31,778 $449K
7 Clean Yield Group 0.26% 66,151 $934K
8 Skylands Capital, LLC 0.25% 137,600 $1.9M
9 Hamilton Point Investment Advisors, LLC 0.22% 100,000 $1.4M
10 CHATHAM CAPITAL GROUP, INC. 0.19% 94,233 $1.3M
11 WASATCH ADVISORS LP 0.18% 1,933,119 $27.3M
12 GSA CAPITAL PARTNERS LLP 0.15% 167,934 $2K
13 Impact Investors, Inc 0.13% 13,616 $192K
14 CWC Advisors, LLC. 0.13% 19,336 $273K
15 Malaga Cove Capital, LLC 0.12% 23,765 $336K
16 CAMPBELL NEWMAN ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.08% 67,356 $951K
17 NATURAL INVESTMENTS, LLC 0.07% 18,726 —
18 MBM WEALTH CONSULTANTS, LLC 0.06% 19,011 $268K
19 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 37,122 $524K
20 Foresight Group Ltd Liability Partnership 0.04% 15,759 $208K
21 HighTower Advisors, LLC 0.02% 1,268,715 $17.9M
22 Hanson & Doremus Investment Management 0.02% 11,611 —
23 Frazier Financial Advisors, LLC 0.02% 2,291 $32K
24 PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC 0.02% 2,153,008 $30.4M
25 AlphaQuest LLC 0.01% 8,152 $260K
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 — VITAL FARMS INC COM (VITL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VITL?

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

Slight buying edge — 59% buying: Last quarter: 181 funds bought or added vs 126 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 VITL holders?

Strong quality — 36% AUM from major funds: 35 of 276 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 36% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held VITL?

41% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 112 out of 276 hedge funds have held VITL 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.