TLS TELOS CORP
Executive Summary
TLS saw significant institutional accumulation in Q3 2025, with 6 major funds adding $19.3M net while only one passive seller reduced holdings by $0.4M. Quant funds D.E. Shaw, Citadel, and Two Sigma all doubled their positions, signaling strong conviction.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: $18.8M
▲ Buyers (6)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | ADD | +65.7% | $1.8M | $1.3M |
| Invesco | DOUBLED | +757.6% | $3.2M | $3.0M |
| D.E. Shaw | DOUBLED | +190% | $7.0M | $5.9M |
| Citadel | DOUBLED | +118.5% | $4.0M | $3.2M |
| Two Sigma | DOUBLED | +322.9% | $6.2M | $5.5M |
| BofA | ADD | +68% | $434.0K | $314.0K |
▼ Sellers (1)
| Institution | Action | Change | Prev Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | NEAR_EXIT | -79.8% | $704.0K | -$396.8K |
Actionable Insight
The cluster suggests strong institutional conviction, but 13F data is lagged by 45 days. Monitor for any subsequent insider buying or upcoming earnings to confirm the thesis. Consider the cluster as a positive signal but wait for confirmation.
Key Facts
- 6 institutional buyers vs 1 seller during Q3 2025
- Net institutional buying of approximately $18.8M
- Three quant hedge funds (D.E. Shaw, Citadel, Two Sigma) each more than doubled their stakes
- Invesco also doubled its position, while Morgan Stanley and BofA added significantly
- UBS reduced its holding by 79.8%, exiting near completely
Financial Impact
Institutions accumulated $22.7M in new positions while one seller reduced by $0.4M, resulting in net buying of ~$18.8M
Risk Factors
- 13F data is as of quarter-end and may have been partially unwound
- Passive funds (Morgan Stanley, Invesco, BofA) may be rebalancing rather than expressing conviction
- Quant funds may be trading on short-term signals that are now stale
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-TLS-2025-Q3 |
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Filters
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Jun 12, 2026
2d ago
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Institutional Cluster
| $4.58 awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | — | — |
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Jun 11, 2026
3d ago
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Institutional Cluster
| $4.56 awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | — | — |
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May 11, 2026
4w ago
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8-K
| $4.25 $4.30 | ▲ +1.18% | ▲ +1.26% | — |
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Apr 27, 2026
6w ago
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Press Release
| $4.40 $4.37 | ▼ −0.68% | ▼ −1.08% | — |
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Mar 27, 2026
11w ago
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DEFA14A
| $4.09 $4.25 | ▲ +3.91% | ▼ −0.39% | — |
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Mar 18, 2026
12w ago
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Insider Cluster
| $4.02 $4.41 | ▲ +9.70% | ▲ +10.42% | — |
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Mar 16, 2026
12w ago
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Press Release
| $4.12 $4.39 | ▲ +6.55% | ▲ +8.60% | — |
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Mar 2, 2026
14w ago
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Press Release
| $4.03 $4.36 | ▲ +8.19% | ▲ +9.40% | — |
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