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Valmont Inds Inc (VMI)

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

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +29
Streak
9Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — VMI

Based on 604 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VMI 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
604 hedge funds hold VMI 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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Fast accumulation — +23% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+111 new funds entered over the past year (+23% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

294 buying260 selling
Last quarter: 294 funds bought or added vs 260 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 (-16 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 81 → 82 → 101 → 85. 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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53% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 53% conviction (2yr+) ■ 26% medium ■ 21% new
323 out of 604 hedge funds have held VMI 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

77 → 81 → 82 → 101 → 85 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 81 → 82 → 101 → 85. A growing number of institutions are discovering VMI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 27% newcomers

■ 60% veterans ■ 12% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Entry-cohort mix of 612 holders: 370 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 75 entered 1–2 years ago, and 167 (27%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds

48% from top-100 AUM funds
57 of 602 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in VMI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.9
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.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — VMI

In 2026 Q1, 294 hedge funds were net buyers of VMI (85 opened a new position, 209 added to an existing one), while 260 reduced or exited (204 trimmed, 56 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 9 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 48% of total institutional value in VMI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +29 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 604.

Hedge Fund Ownership: VMI

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

Market Analysis: VMI

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

Is It Too Late to Buy Valmont Inds Inc (VMI) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much VMI has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q2 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End June 30, 2026 · 51d ago
VMI
-15.2%
XLI
-1.4%

VMI outperformed XLI by -13.8% since June 30, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date August 14, 2026 · 6d ago
VMI
-1.1%
XLI
-2.1%

Since the filing became public, VMI outperformed XLI by +1.0% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

26 top-rated funds 7 high-conviction
Consensus
6.2
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
4.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: VMI
642 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q2) Prior (2026 Q1) Change
Funds Holding 642 604 6.29%
13F Shares 18M 18M 3.31%
Total Value $9.97B $6.78B 47.03%
New Positions 119 85 +34
Increased Positions 196 207 -11
Closed Positions 79 56 +23
Reduced Positions 223 203 +20
Total Calls 6 4 50.0%
Total Puts 6 5 20.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.25 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q2)

642 + investors

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Top 25 VMI holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q2 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Robert B. Daugherty Foundation 100.00% 250,000 $144.4M
2 Pennant Select, LLC 8.47% 33,000 $19.1M
3 Nitorum Capital, L.P. 6.41% 16,305 $9.4M
4 Pioneer Trust Bank N A/Or 5.49% 41,926 $24.2M
5 Pennant Investors, LP 5.17% 30,000 $17.3M
6 Bornite Capital Management LP 4.75% 65,300 $37.7M
7 Montanaro Asset Management Ltd 4.71% 25,850 $14.9M
8 Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC 4.24% 36,480 $21.1M
9 Greenhouse Funds LLLP 2.85% 96,557 $55.8M
10 EDENTREE ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 2.74% 15,560 $9.0M
11 Southpoint Capital Advisors LP 1.97% 150,000 $86.6M
12 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 1.91% 161,012 $93.0M
13 Nia Impact Advisors, LLC 1.88% 7,838 $4.5M
14 Rithm Capital Corp. 1.77% 2,500 $1.4M
15 Fca Corp /Tx 1.77% 12,438 $7.2M
16 Nabity-Jensen Investment Management Inc 1.75% 4,939 $2.9M
17 Katamaran Capital LLP 1.61% 3,509 $2.0M
18 Delta Global Management LP 1.56% 24,876 $14.4M
19 Pier Capital, LLC 1.55% 20,239 $11.7M
20 Leeward Investments, LLC - MA 1.48% 56,176 $32.4M
21 De Lisle Partners LLP 1.44% 22,800 $13.2M
22 Avalon Trust Co 1.41% 39,748 $23.0M
23 Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC 1.41% 205,924 $118.9M
24 Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. 1.26% 247,458 $142.9M
25 Clean Yield Group 1.20% 8,361 $4.8M
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 — Valmont Inds Inc (VMI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for VMI?

Buying streak — 9 quarters in a row: For 9 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added VMI 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 VMI?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 294 funds bought or added vs 260 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 VMI holders?

Elite ownership — 48% AUM from top-100 funds: 57 of 602 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 48% of total institutional value in VMI. 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 VMI?

53% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 323 out of 604 hedge funds have held VMI 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 Valmont Inds Inc (VMI) following the 2026 Q2 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, VMI has moved -1.1% since the 2026 Q2 13F filing date (August 14, 2026), compared to -2.1% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +1.0%. Since the quarter end (June 30, 2026), VMI has gained -15.2% vs -1.4% 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.

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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