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WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC (WTS)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +22
Streak
5Q ▲
Buyers last Q
50%

Smart Money Signals — WTS

Based on 456 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WTS 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
456 hedge funds hold WTS 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
+74 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

211 buying207 selling
Last quarter: 211 funds bought or added vs 207 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 WTS position: 67 → 72 → 51 → 63. 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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60% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 60% conviction (2yr+) ■ 21% medium ■ 19% new
274 out of 456 hedge funds have held WTS 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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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

38 → 67 → 72 → 51 → 63 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 67 → 72 → 51 → 63. WTS is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.
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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 25% new
Of 462 current holders: 289 (63%) 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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Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds

39% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 456 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
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 — WTS

In 2025 Q4, 211 hedge funds were net buyers of WTS (63 opened a new position, 148 added to an existing one), while 207 reduced or exited (166 trimmed, 41 sold completely) — a 50% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 5 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 39% of total institutional value in WTS is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +22 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 456.

Hedge Fund Ownership: WTS

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

Market Analysis: WTS

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Company Profile: WTS

Industrials Specialty Industrial Machinery

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.

61 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.8
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
2.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: WTS
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 7 days 462 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 462 438 5.48%
13F Shares 26M 25M 1.84%
Total Value $6.91B $6.84B 1.03%
New Positions 63 52 +11
Increased Positions 152 159 -7
Closed Positions 42 42 -
Reduced Positions 173 158 +15
Total Calls 3 3 -
Total Puts 3 3 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of WTS — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC 2.47% 189,310 $55.0M
2 Montanaro Asset Management Ltd 2.30% 26,500 $7.7M
3 North Growth Management Ltd. 2.07% 47,000 $14K
4 Triodos Investment Management BV 1.89% 86,000 $25.0M
5 Beacon Harbor Wealth Advisors, Inc. 1.46% 24,076 $7.0M
6 Laurus Global Equity Management Inc. 1.45% 5,100 $1.5M
7 Mirova US LLC 1.44% 437,865 $127.1M
8 EULAV Asset Management 1.20% 128,866 $37.4M
9 Impax Asset Management Group plc 1.19% 588,022 $170.7M
10 Future Fund LLC 0.96% 9,438 $2.7M
11 Boston Trust Walden Corp 0.90% 379,024 $110.0M
12 Freedom Day Solutions, LLC 0.83% 10,698 $3.1M
13 Trium Capital LLP 0.71% 3,472 $1.0M
14 WEIK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 0.68% 5,850 $1.7M
15 ABLES, IANNONE, MOORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. 0.67% 3,864 $1.1M
16 Accent Capital Management, LLC 0.52% 1,881 $549K
17 Expressive Wealth LLC 0.52% 1,881 $549K
18 E. Ohman J:or Asset Management AB 0.50% 64,549 $18.7M
19 PRESCOTT GROUP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. 0.43% 15,000 $4.4M
20 JOHN G ULLMAN & ASSOCIATES INC 0.43% 11,225 $3.3M
21 MQS Management LLC 0.41% 2,110 $613K
22 Redmond Asset Management, LLC 0.39% 4,951 $1.4M
23 Robeco Schweiz AG 0.39% 63,032 $18.3M
24 JACOBS & CO/CA 0.35% 12,243 $4K
25 PATTON ALBERTSON MILLER GROUP, LLC 0.34% 9,842 $2.9M
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 — WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES INC (WTS)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for WTS?

Buying streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added WTS 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 WTS?

Slight buying edge — 50% buying: Last quarter: 211 funds bought or added vs 207 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 WTS holders?

Strong quality — 39% AUM from major funds: 40 of 456 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 39% 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 WTS?

60% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 274 out of 456 hedge funds have held WTS 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.