PATTERSON COS INC (PDCO) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
PATTERSON COS INC (PDCO). Institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC Form 13F filings (Q3 2014). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions in the latest reporting period. Notable filers include Yacktman Asset Management, Mairs & Power Growth Fund, Parnassus Endeavor Fund, Olstein Capital Management, and Third Avenue Management.
| Institution | Type | Change in shares | Change Position % | Shares | Reported stock balance | Portfolio quarter | Filing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mairs & Power Growth Fund | Sell | -357,360 | -17.5% | 1,688,274 | $69.94M | Q3 2014 | Nov 14, 2014 |
| Olstein Capital Management | Buy | +119,000 | — | 119,000 | $4.93M | Q3 2014 | Nov 14, 2014 |
| Third Avenue Management | Buy | +59,556 | +9.9% | 663,021 | $27.47M | Q3 2014 | Nov 14, 2014 |
| Yacktman Asset Management | Buy | +3,052,000 | +100.3% | 6,094,000 | $252.47M | Q3 2014 | Nov 04, 2014 |
| Parnassus Endeavor Fund | Buy | +281,475 | +4.0% | 7,293,273 | $302.16M | Q3 2014 | Oct 31, 2014 |
| Jensen Investment Management | Buy | +1,360 | +12.1% | 12,600 | $522.00K | Q3 2014 | Oct 28, 2014 |
Frequently asked questions about PDCO activity
Which institutional owners are buying PDCO?
Institutional owners buying PDCO 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 PDCO activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in PDCO compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to PATTERSON COS INC (PDCO) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in PDCO increasing?
Institutional interest in PDCO 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.
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