Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q1 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions among tracked filers. Notable filers include Cullen Value Fund, Sequoia Financial Advisors, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Mairs & Power Growth Fund, and Matrix Advisors Value Fund.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 636,800 | 1,021,811 | $82,317 |
| Q1 2019 | Sound Shore Management | Sell | -73,727 | 1,861,639 | $149,974 |
| Q1 2019 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -12,055 | 4,110 | $331 |
| Q1 2019 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Sell | -6,349 | 291,586 | $23,490 |
| Q1 2019 | Torray Fund | Sell | -709 | 171,895 | $13,848 |
| Q4 2018 | Sound Shore Management | Buy | 124,494 | 1,935,366 | $132,882 |
| Q4 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 95,500 | 385,011 | $26,435 |
| Q4 2018 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 1,966 | 297,935 | $20,456 |
| Q4 2018 | Torray Fund | Sell | -140 | 172,604 | $11,851 |
| Q3 2018 | Sound Shore Management | Buy | 177,629 | 1,810,872 | $157,057 |
| Q3 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -97,400 | 289,511 | $25,109 |
| Q3 2018 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Sell | -14,073 | 295,969 | $25,669 |
| Q3 2018 | Torray Fund | Buy | 193 | 172,744 | $14,982 |
| Q2 2018 | Sound Shore Management | Buy | 1,633,243 | 1,633,243 | $122,069 |
| Q2 2018 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 6,000 | 76,000 | $5,680 |
| Q2 2018 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Sell | -2,469 | 310,042 | $23,173 |
| Q2 2018 | Torray Fund | Sell | -228 | 172,551 | $12,896 |
| Q1 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -229,200 | 386,911 | $30,918 |
| Q1 2018 | Torray Fund | Buy | 97 | 172,779 | $13,807 |
| Q1 2018 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Sell | -38 | 312,511 | $24,973 |
| Q4 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 477,600 | 616,111 | $48,679 |
| Q4 2017 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 70,000 | 70,000 | $5,531 |
| Q4 2017 | Torray Fund | Sell | -5,371 | 172,682 | $13,644 |
| Q4 2017 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Sell | -2,119 | 312,549 | $24,694 |
| Q3 2017 | Torray Fund | Buy | 4,507 | 178,053 | $13,673 |
| Q3 2017 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 2,214 | 314,668 | $24,163 |
| Q2 2017 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Buy | 1,455 | 312,454 | $24,318 |
| Q2 2017 | Torray Fund | Sell | -389 | 173,546 | $13,507 |
| Q1 2017 | Matrix Advisors Value Fund | Sell | -10,230 | 310,999 | $23,061 |
| Q1 2017 | Torray Fund | Buy | 547 | 173,935 | $12,897 |
Frequently asked questions about ETN activity
Which institutional owners are buying ETN?
Institutional owners buying ETN include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in ETN activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in ETN compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in ETN increasing?
Institutional interest in ETN can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.