Most bought industrials stocks
Discover which Industrials stocks institutional investors added to most aggressively, measured as net growth in reported share positions from Q4 2025 into Q1 2026. Notable additions at the top of this list include ROBERT HALF INC (RHI), EVOLV TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS (EVLV), GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN), QUANTA SERVICES INC (PWR). These rankings are based on SEC 13F filings from the investors we track.
| Symbol | Name | Net shares | Net value | New | Added | Trimmed | Sold out | Holding now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RHI | ROBERT HALF INC | 398,911 | $332.97K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| EVLV | EVOLV TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS | 353,367 | $2.14M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GPN | GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC | 293,671 | -$95.47M | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| PWR | QUANTA SERVICES INC | 124,734 | $69.00M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| KTOS | KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY | 88,844 | $6.16M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| TXT | TEXTRON INC | 59,764 | $5.23M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PH | PARKER HANNIFIN CORP | 54,588 | $48.87M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DLX | DELUXE CORP | 52,595 | $1.45M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CAE | CAE INC | 50,271 | $1.31M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BWXT | BWX TECHNOLOGIES INC | 31,806 | $7.53M | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| HUBB | HUBBELL INC | 31,375 | $15.40M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GXO | GXO LOGISTICS INC | 25,912 | $1.34M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| RYCEY | ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS-SP ADR | 25,000 | $385.50K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FA | FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP | 21,000 | $42 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| HII | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIE | 12,844 | $4.88M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AL | AIR LEASE CORP | 12,569 | $816.25K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| RTO | RENTOKIL INITIAL PLC-SP ADR | 10,874 | $342.32K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FLR | FLUOR CORP | 10,575 | $493.32K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CODI | COMPASS DIVERSIFIED HOLDINGS | 10,380 | $81.59K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| RKLB | ROCKET LAB USA INC | 9,000 | $577.98K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MAN | MANPOWERGROUP INC | 8,515 | $156.05K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| EXPO | EXPONENT INC | 7,431 | $484.87K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JBHT | HUNT (JB) TRANSPRT SVCS INC | 7,165 | $1.52M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TRN | TRINITY INDUSTRIES INC | 6,047 | $243.57K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| ATI | ATI INC | 5,728 | $833.20K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| HXL | HEXCEL CORP | 5,340 | $432.17K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ENS | ENERSYS | 5,221 | $907.10K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AXON | AXON ENTERPRISE INC | 4,380 | $1.86M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| RBA | RB GLOBAL INC | 4,341 | $416.12K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| SPXC | SPX TECHNOLOGIES INC | 3,280 | $655.80K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CSWI | CSW INDUSTRIALS INC | 3,214 | $837.50K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| EME | EMCOR GROUP INC | 3,032 | $2.24M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ACA | ARCOSA INC | 2,591 | $275.01K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AAON | AAON INC | 2,484 | $205.55K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R | RYDER SYSTEM INC | 2,327 | $476.36K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| AEIS | ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES | 2,257 | $728.36K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| PRIM | PRIMORIS SERVICES CORP | 1,414 | $202.26K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MOG-A | MOOG INC-CLASS A | 1,378 | $403.27K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| BLD | TOPBUILD CORP | 1,252 | $439.83K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MSA | MSA SAFETY INC | 980 | $166.27K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| DY | DYCOM INDUSTRIES INC | 815 | $276.14K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| HURN | HURON CONSULTING GROUP INC | 492 | -$622.48K | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Most bought industrials stocks
What are the most bought Industrials stocks in Q1 2026?
The most bought industrials stocks in Q1 2026 are those with the largest increase in reported share counts across tracked institutional investors compared to Q4 2025, based on SEC 13F filings.
Which industrials stocks did institutional investors added to the most in Q1 2026?
Among the managers we track, net additions were largest in companies such as ROBERT HALF INC (RHI), EVOLV TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS (EVLV), GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN), based on aggregated 13F data.
How is institutional buying calculated?
Buying is calculated by summing the net increase in shares reported by tracked investors between two consecutive quarterly 13F snapshots (compared to Q4 2025).
Does this include all institutional owners?
These rankings are based on a subset of tracked institutional investors who file SEC 13F reports. While not exhaustive, the dataset includes many of the largest and most influential funds.
Are these trades real-time?
No. 13F filings are reported quarterly and may be delayed by up to 45 days. The data reflects positions at the end of the reporting period, not real-time trading activity.