NOV INC (NOV) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to NOV INC (NOV) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of NOV during the latest reporting period was Hancock Classic Value, which increased its reported NOV position by approximately $125.38M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in NOV exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward NOV INC (NOV). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $519.57M in reported NOV exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in NOV INC's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Greenhaven Associates | Buy | 6,200 | 5,751,338 | $108,182,668 |
| Q4 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 17,738 | 80,833 | $1,263,420 |
| Q3 2025 | Greenhaven Associates | Buy | 765,166 | 5,747,682 | $76,156,787 |
| Q3 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 112,700 | 372,510 | $4,935,758 |
| Q3 2025 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 36,608 | 37,609,002 | $498,319,280 |
| Q3 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 14,839 | 63,095 | $836,009 |
| Q3 2025 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 9,000 | 51,000 | $676 |
| Q2 2025 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 1,144,486 | 42,708,890 | $530,871,503 |
| Q2 2025 | Greenhaven Associates | Buy | 868,359 | 4,982,516 | $61,932,674 |
| Q2 2025 | Olstein Capital Management | Buy | 42,000 | 42,000 | $522 |
| Q2 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 34,695 | 48,256 | $599,823 |
| Q1 2025 | Greenhaven Associates | Buy | 823,115 | 4,114,157 | $62,617,470 |
| Q1 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 145,400 | 785,810 | $11,960,028 |
| Q1 2025 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 106,011 | 41,564,404 | $632,610,229 |
| Q1 2025 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 103,166 | 38,239,372 | $582,003,238 |
| Q4 2024 | Greenhaven Associates | Buy | 1,255,666 | 3,291,042 | $48,049,213 |
| Q4 2024 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 17,566 | 38,136,206 | $556,788,609 |
| Q3 2024 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 7,851,220 | 43,027,106 | $687,142,883 |
| Q3 2024 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 1,438,076 | 38,118,640 | $608,754,674 |
| Q3 2024 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 336,573 | 2,454,416 | $39,197,024 |
| Q3 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 283,395 | 697,610 | $11,140,832 |
| Q3 2024 | Greenhaven Associates | Buy | 236,400 | 2,035,376 | $32,504,955 |
| Q2 2024 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 103,238 | 35,175,886 | $668,693,593 |
| Q1 2024 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 3,946,504 | 35,072,648 | $684,618,090 |
| Q1 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 676,400 | 1,013,810 | $19,790 |
| Q1 2024 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 533,052 | 2,122,818 | $41,437,407 |
| Q1 2024 | Greenhaven Associates | Buy | 208,576 | 1,798,976 | $35,116,012 |
| Q1 2024 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 50,390 | 36,708,570 | $716,551,295 |
| Q4 2023 | Greenhaven Associates | Buy | 28,500 | 1,590,400 | $32,253,312 |
| Q4 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 19,079 | 33,113 | $671,530 |
Frequently asked questions about NOV activity
Which institutional owners are buying NOV?
Institutional owners buying NOV 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 NOV activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in NOV compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to NOV INC (NOV) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in NOV increasing?
Institutional interest in NOV 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.