The sheer directional conviction of multiple quant funds (Citadel, D.E. Shaw, Two Sigma) suggests a favorable algorithmic read on SKYT's semiconductor services business ahead of the next earnings. Monitor upcoming 10-Q or 8-K for revenue growth or capacity-expansion news that could confirm the thesis. The historical model win rate (75% at T+20) and strong alpha (+7.07% vs SPY) lend credibility to this signal despite the 45-day 13F reporting lag.
Executive Summary
An institutional cluster of 8 tracked funds in SkyWater Technology shows a strong bullish bias, with 6 buyers accumulating $17.2M in positions (net +$13.7M) vs. 2 passive sellers trimming $917K. The cluster is dominated by active quant and mega-passive funds adding sizable positions: D.E. Shaw, Citadel, and Two Sigma all doubled or added meaningful share counts, consistent with positive semiconductor sector positioning.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: $13.7M
▲ Buyers (6)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel | DOUBLED | +359.6% | $7.4M | $6.6M |
| Morgan Stanley | ADD | +84.2% | $5.1M | $3.7M |
| D.E. Shaw | ADD | +66.3% | $3.0M | $2.0M |
| Two Sigma | DOUBLED | +384.1% | $1.5M | $1.4M |
| Fidelity | ADD | +29.5% | $91.0K | $54.0K |
| T. Rowe Price | DOUBLED | +3363.5% | $8.0K | $8.0K |
▼ Sellers (2)
| Institution | Action | Change | Prev Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BofA | TRIM | -28.4% | $2.3M | $825.0K |
| UBS | TRIM | -38.6% | $561.0K | $92.0K |
Key Facts
- 6 institutional buyers added aggregate holdings from $3.5M to $17.2M, a net increase of $13.7M
- 2 passive sellers (UBS and BofA) trimmed small amounts with net change of $917K — negligible relative to buying
- Quantitative funds (Citadel, D.E. Shaw, Two Sigma) were the most aggressive, with Citadel doubling its position to $7.4M (+$6.6M) and Two Sigma doubling to $1.5M (+$1.4M)
- T. Rowe Price had a small position increase from $124 to $8K, statistically negligible in absolute dollar terms but directionally aligned
- Active quant funds (3 of 6 buyers) drove the majority of the net accumulation, indicating a systematic investment thesis
Financial Impact
6 institutions accumulated $17.2M in new holdings (net +$13.7M) while 2 passive sellers reduced by $917K
Risk Factors
- 13F data is from Q3 2025, positions may have been unwound before this analysis
- Passive sellers, though small, could indicate continued index-driven rebalancing headwinds
- SKYT analyst consensus is heavily bearish (0% bullish, 7 Hold / 3 Sell / 2 Strong Sell) — institutional accumulation contradicts street sentiment
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-SKYT-2025-Q3 |
Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 10, 2026 7w ago | 15-12G | $32.46 awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | — | — |
Jul 31, 2026 9w ago | 25-NSE | $32.44 awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | — | — |
Jul 31, 2026 9w ago | 8-K | $32.44 awaiting T+20 | awaiting T+20 | — | — |
Jun 11, 2026 16w ago | Institutional Cluster | $35.80 $33.39 | ▼ −6.73% | ▼ −8.62% | — |
Apr 28, 2026 22w ago | 425 | $30.51 $38.97 | ▲ +27.73% | ▲ +21.68% | — |
Apr 27, 2026 22w ago | DEFA14A | $31.82 $37.37 | ▲ +17.44% | ▲ +12.49% | — |
Apr 24, 2026 22w ago | 425 | $31.82 $37.37 | ▲ +17.44% | ▲ +12.49% | — |
Apr 24, 2026 22w ago | 8-K | $31.82 $37.37 | ▲ +17.44% | ▲ +12.49% | — |
Apr 21, 2026 23w ago | 425 | $34.29 $34.25 | ▼ −0.12% | ▼ −3.28% | — |
Apr 14, 2026 24w ago | 425 | $32.24 $35.59 | ▲ +10.39% | ▲ +4.35% | — |
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