The cluster is directionally mixed with a slight bearish tilt from the larger dollar exits. The Cantillon near-exit of a $313M position is the most notable signal, but the Pictet and Robeco adds provide offsetting demand. Monitor for any follow-on 13F filings or insider buying to confirm a directional thesis; the absence of insider buying weakens the bullish case from the buyer side.
Executive Summary
A mixed institutional cluster in Agilent Technologies for 2026-Q2 shows 6 buyers accumulating $270M in new positions (led by Pictet Asset Management adding $198.4M and Robeco doubling its stake) against 5 sellers reducing by $317.9M (led by Cantillon exiting 95.4% of its $313M position). The net $47.9M outflow and divergent insider activity (no open-market buying) suggest institutional rotation rather than a strong directional thesis, consistent with the stock's neutral historical performance pattern at this impact level.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: -$47.9M
▲ Buyers (6)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pictet Asset Management Holding | ADD | +28.5% | $597.0M | $198.4M |
| Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.v. | DOUBLED | +356.2% | $39.1M | $31.7M |
▼ Sellers (5)
| Institution | Action | Change | Prev Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantillon | NEAR_EXIT | -95.4% | $313.0M | -$296.2M |
| Gateway Investment Advisers | NEAR_EXIT | -82.9% | $8.3M | -$6.6M |
Key Facts
- 6 institutional buyers added $270.0M in aggregate, led by Pictet Asset Management (+$198.4M, ADD) and Robeco (+$31.7M, DOUBLED)
- 5 institutional sellers reduced by $317.9M, led by Cantillon exiting 95.4% of its $313M position (-$296.2M)
- Net institutional outflow of ~$47.9M across the cluster
- No open-market insider buying (confluence score 23/100, divergent)
- Top holder Pictet increased its stake by 28.5% to $597M, now ~1.5% of market cap
Financial Impact
6 buyers accumulated $270.0M in new positions while 5 sellers reduced holdings by $317.9M, resulting in a net $47.9M outflow
Risk Factors
- 13F data is 45+ days stale; positions may have already been unwound or adjusted
- Cantillon's near-complete exit of a large position could signal a fundamental concern not yet public
- No insider buying to corroborate the institutional accumulation side
Market Snapshot
Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 institutional 13F filing from SEC EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| INST-CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | inst-cluster-A-2026-Q2 |
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Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 1, 2026 8w ago | Institutional Cluster | $139.80 $153.56 | ▲ +9.84% | ▲ +8.60% | — |
Jun 25, 2026 14w ago | 8-K | $136.01 $139.74 | ▲ +2.74% | ▲ +1.48% | — |
May 27, 2026 18w ago | 8-K | $135.31 $135.51 | ▲ +0.15% | ▲ +2.84% | — |
May 4, 2026 21w ago | 8-K | $112.10 $135.98 | ▲ +21.31% | ▲ +15.66% | — |
Apr 3, 2026 25w ago | 8-K | $114.84 $112.10 | ▼ −2.39% | ▼ −11.37% | — |
Feb 25, 2026 31w ago | 8-K | $124.61 $112.93 | ▼ −9.37% | ▼ −4.14% | — |
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