The selling is concentrated in a single large manager (Ninety One UK) and a near-exit by Robeco, suggesting a thesis change or portfolio rebalancing at those funds. Monitor for additional 13F filings next quarter to see if selling broadens or stabilizes.
Executive Summary
A mixed institutional cluster for Jacobs Solutions (J) in Q3 2026 shows 3 small buyers (net +$2.2M) versus 3 large sellers (net -$159.8M), led by Ninety One UK trimming $147.3M and Robeco nearly exiting. The selling overwhelmingly dominates in dollar terms, suggesting institutional de-risking or rotation out of the stock, while the buying is from small asset managers with negligible conviction.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: -$157.6M
▲ Buyers (3)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport & Co | DOUBLED | +243.4% | $2.2M | $1.6M |
| Mather Group | ADD | +79.7% | $47.0K | $22.0K |
| Hb Wealth Management | ADD | +69.1% | $1.3M | $548.0K |
▼ Sellers (3)
| Institution | Action | Change | Prev Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninety One Uk | TRIM | -45.2% | $357.3M | -$147.3M |
| Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.v. | NEAR_EXIT | -81% | $13.7M | -$10.9M |
| Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services | TRIM | -33.6% | $14.7M | -$1.7M |
Key Facts
- 3 buyers accumulated $2.2M net, led by Davenport & Co doubling its position (+$1.6M)
- 3 sellers reduced by $159.8M net, led by Ninety One UK trimming $147.3M (-45.2% of shares)
- Robeco Institutional Asset Management nearly exited, cutting 81% of its position (-$10.9M)
- Net institutional flow is heavily negative: -$157.6M aggregate
Financial Impact
3 institutions sold a net $159.8M in Jacobs Solutions during Q3 2026, while 3 small buyers added only $2.2M, resulting in a net outflow of approximately $157.6M.
Risk Factors
- 13F data is 45+ days stale; positions may have already been adjusted further
- Small buyer base ($3.5M total) provides negligible support against large seller outflows
- No insider buying confluence to offset institutional selling signal
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-J-2026-Q3 |
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Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 23, 2026 3d ago | Institutional Cluster | $145.06 $147.14 | ▼ −1.43% | ▼ −0.72% | — |
Aug 14, 2026 10w ago | 8-K | $143.63 $142.86 | ▼ −0.54% | ▲ +0.14% | — |
Aug 7, 2026 11w ago | GOVT-CONTRACT | $147.33 $147.62 | ▲ +0.20% | ▲ +0.52% | — |
Aug 7, 2026 11w ago | GOVT-CONTRACT | $146.97 $147.26 | ▲ +0.20% | ▲ +0.52% | — |
Aug 4, 2026 11w ago | 8-K | $144.67 $144.03 | ▼ −0.44% | ▼ −0.28% | — |
Jun 11, 2026 19w ago | Institutional Cluster | $126.31 $127.00 | ▲ +0.55% | ▲ +0.01% | — |
May 18, 2026 23w ago | Insider Cluster | $113.25 $112.53 | ▼ −0.63% | ▲ +0.02% | — |
Apr 29, 2026 25w ago | 8-K | $125.57 $129.41 | ▲ +3.06% | ▲ +2.03% | — |
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