SCVL SHOE CARNIVAL INC
Executive Summary
Institutional cluster shows mixed activity in SCVL: three buyers (Schwab, Citadel, Morgan Stanley) added $7.9M, while three sellers (D.E. Shaw, Two Sigma, BofA) trimmed $3.4M, net accumulation of $4.5M. The buying is dominated by passive funds, and the selling by quant funds, suggesting no strong directional thesis. Historical returns on prior SCVL calls have been poor, with a T+20 loss of -8.92% on a previous long call.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: $4.5M
▲ Buyers (3)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab | ADD | +25.4% | $7.4M | $2.1M |
| Citadel | DOUBLED | +191.3% | $1.9M | $1.3M |
| Morgan Stanley | ADD | +72.1% | $9.5M | $4.5M |
▼ Sellers (3)
| Institution | Action | Change | Prev Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.E. Shaw | TRIM | -63.4% | $2.0M | -$1.2M |
| Two Sigma | TRIM | -43.2% | $2.5M | -$914.6K |
| BofA | TRIM | -54.1% | $2.7M | -$1.3M |
Actionable Insight
Monitor the next 13F filing to see if this mixed cluster resolves into a clear directional trend. The poor historical performance of SCVL calls (T+20 -8.92%) suggests caution; avoid aggressive positioning based solely on this quarter's data.
Key Facts
- 3 buyers added $7.9M in SCVL during Q3 2025; 3 sellers trimmed $3.4M.
- Buyers: Schwab (+25.4% to $7.4M), Citadel (doubled to $1.9M), Morgan Stanley (+72.1% to $9.5M).
- Sellers: D.E. Shaw (-63.4% to $803K), Two Sigma (-43.2% to $1.6M), BofA (-54.1% to $1.4M).
- Net institutional net value change: +$4.5M.
- SCVL market cap is $452M; net buying represents ~1% of market cap.
Financial Impact
3 institutions accumulated $7.9M in new positions, while 3 reduced holdings by $3.4M, for a net increase of $4.5M.
Risk Factors
- 13F data is 45 days stale; positions may have been unwound.
- Passive funds dominate buying, reducing signal quality.
- Quant funds trimming suggests lack of conviction in near-term upside.
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 institutional 13F filing from SEC EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| INST-CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | inst-cluster-SCVL-2025-Q3 |
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Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
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Jun 11, 2026
2d ago
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Institutional Cluster
| $16.65 awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | — | — |
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May 21, 2026
23d ago
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8-K
| $17.27 $17.70 | ▲ +2.49% | ▲ +0.64% | — |
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Feb 25, 2026
15w ago
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8-K
| $19.41 $19.94 | ▲ +2.70% | ▲ +3.80% | — |
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