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WALDENCAST PLC (WALD)

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Buyers last Q
55%

Smart Money Signals — WALD

Based on 65 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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No change last quarter

last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
65 hedge funds hold WALD 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 — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+10 new funds entered over the past year (+18% 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 — 55% buying

31 buying25 selling
Last quarter: 31 funds bought or added vs 25 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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Steady new buyers — ~10 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 6 → 15 → 11 → 10. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
📌

Mixed — 37% long-term, 32% new

37% conviction (2yr+) 31% medium 32% new
Of the 65 current holders: 24 (37%) held >2 years, 20 held 1–2 years, and 21 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +1%, value -49%

Value
-48%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: funds added +1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -49%. 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 — ~10 new funds/quarter

8 → 6 → 15 → 11 → 10 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 6 → 15 → 11 → 10. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 45% of holders stayed 2+ years

45% veterans 20% 1-2yr 35% new
Of 65 current holders: 29 (45%) 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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Smaller funds dominant — 10% AUM from top-100

10% from top-100 AUM funds
24 of 65 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 10% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.
4.1
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.1/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

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 — WALD

In 2026 Q1, 31 hedge funds were net buyers of WALD (10 opened a new position, 21 added to an existing one), while 25 reduced or exited (15 trimmed, 10 sold completely) — a 55% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net fund flow last quarter: flat (entries and exits balanced). Total institutional holders: 65.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WALD

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

Market Analysis: WALD

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Company Profile: WALD

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

Is It Too Late to Buy WALDENCAST PLC (WALD) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much WALD has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) since the 2026 Q1 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 March 31, 2026 · 57d ago
WALD
+38.2%
XLP
+3.5%

WALD outperformed XLP by +34.7% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 12d ago
WALD
-10.2%
XLP
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, WALD outperformed XLP by -10.5% .

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.

11 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
4.7
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WALD
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 64 65 -1.54%
13F Shares 21M 21M 0.81%
Total Value $20M $40M -48.71%
New Positions 9 11 -2
Increased Positions 21 19 +2
Closed Positions 10 5 +5
Reduced Positions 15 19 -4
Total Calls 0 0 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of WALD — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Zeno Equity Partners LLP 4.72% 12,252,580 $11.6M
2 Stoic Point Capital Management LLC 1.51% 1,637,010 $1.6M
3 Milestones Administradora de Recursos Ltda. 0.60% 2,425,677 $2.3M
4 Beartown Capital Management, LLC 0.14% 300,000 $285K
5 Covestor Ltd 0.02% 24,679
6 EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% 11,993 $163K
7 CAPSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC 0.00% 10,000 $9K
8 Simplicity Wealth,LLC 0.00% 16,975 $16K
9 Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% 16,689 $16K
10 INTECH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 12,956 $12K
11 Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. 0.00% 3,615 $3K
12 Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% 10,629 $10K
13 CIBC Asset Management Inc 0.00% 24,642 $23K
14 RHUMBLINE ADVISERS 0.00% 54,236 $52K
15 GAMMA Investing LLC 0.00% 834
16 Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC 0.00% 7,500 $7K
17 BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% 1,986,148 $1.9M
18 Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% 1,746 $2K
19 MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 0.00% 20,760 $20K
20 Essential Partners LLC 0.00% 73
21 AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 49,219 $47K
22 WOLVERINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 2,052 $2K
23 GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 0.00% 170,989 $162K
24 NEW YORK STATE COMMON RETIREMENT FUND 0.00% 10,946 $10K
25 VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% 280,093 $266K
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 — WALDENCAST PLC (WALD)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WALD?

No change last quarter: The number of hedge funds holding this stock didn't change last quarter. Neither a buying nor selling signal on its own — watch the next quarter for direction.

What is the institutional breadth score for WALD?

Slight buying edge — 55% buying: Last quarter: 31 funds bought or added vs 25 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 WALD holders?

Smaller funds dominant — 10% AUM from top-100: 24 of 65 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, but together hold only 10% of total institutional value. The stock is held primarily by smaller and mid-sized funds.

How long have hedge funds held WALD?

Mixed — 37% long-term, 32% new: Of the 65 current holders: 24 (37%) held >2 years, 20 held 1–2 years, and 21 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy WALDENCAST PLC (WALD) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, WALD has moved -10.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of -10.5%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), WALD has gained +38.2% vs +3.5% for XLP. 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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