WESTWOOD HLDGS GROUP INC WHG
COM · Common Stock · CUSIP 961765104
US asset management firm
- SectorFinancials
- IndustryInvestment Advice
- HeadquartersDallas, TX
- Founded1983
- Websitewestwoodgroup.com
- FilingsSEC EDGAR
* Summed across managers. Shares that two managers' reports both contain – a subsidiary's holdings that its parent's report includes too, or a sub-adviser's in its client's – are counted once ($690.1k this quarter). Holder counts are more reliable. Shares outstanding: 9.5m as of 2026-02-27, from the company's own SEC filing; the percentage can still exceed 100%: lent-out shares are counted by the lender and the buyer, and some reports overlap without saying so. Implied quarter-end price ≈ $16.41.
Trends to Q1 2026
Institutional holders
Managers reporting a position, each quarter
Numbers
| Quarter | Holders |
|---|---|
| Q3 2022 | 38 |
| Q4 2022 | 37 |
| Q1 2023 | 42 |
| Q2 2023 | 43 |
| Q3 2023 | 43 |
| Q4 2023 | 47 |
| Q1 2024 | 46 |
| Q2 2024 | 44 |
| Q3 2024 | 45 |
| Q4 2024 | 52 |
| Q1 2025 | 51 |
| Q2 2025 | 58 |
| Q3 2025 | 61 |
| Q4 2025 | 63 |
| Q1 2026 | 69 |
Buyers vs sellers
Managers adding to or starting a position, vs cutting or selling out
Numbers
| Quarter | Bought or added | Cut or sold out |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 12 | 18 |
| Q3 2024 | 19 | 17 |
| Q4 2024 | 27 | 12 |
| Q1 2025 | 21 | 24 |
| Q2 2025 | 33 | 21 |
| Q3 2025 | 32 | 23 |
| Q4 2025 | 28 | 23 |
| Q1 2026 | 32 | 26 |
Biggest buyers
| WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC | New | +444.2k |
| Empowered Funds, LLC | New | +41.9k |
| Advisor OS, LLC | New | +20.0k |
| North Star Investment Management Corp. | Added | +8.8k |
| SEI INVESTMENTS CO | Added | +7.5k |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | New | +6.7k |
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | Added | +6.3k |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | Added | +5.2k |
| GABELLI FUNDS LLC | Added | +5.0k |
| BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | Added | +3.6k |
Biggest sellers
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | Reduced | -22.7k |
| Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC | Sold out | -20.2k |
| Garner Asset Management Corp | Reduced | -13.3k |
| Peapod Lane Capital LLC | Reduced | -9.8k |
| BARCLAYS PLC | Reduced | -9.6k |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | Reduced | -5.6k |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | Reduced | -4.8k |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Reduced | -3.8k |
| BlackRock, Inc. | Reduced | -3.3k |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | Reduced | -3.0k |
Major shareholders (over 5%)
Anyone who owns more than 5% of a class of the company's shares has to say so: on Schedule 13D if they may try to influence or control the company, on 13G if they're a passive investor, and update it as the stake changes. Each holder's latest filing, from 19 Dec 2024 on; percentages are of the share class, as the holder worked them out.
| Holder | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. 13G · institution +1.0 pts · filed 2026-10-27 | 6.1% |
Settian Capital LP
13D · may seek influence
new · filed 2025-08-04
Stated purposeThe Reporting Persons purchased the shares of Common Stock based on their belief that at current market prices, the shares represent an attractive investment opportunity. Depending upon their assessment of the Issuer's businesses and prospects, overall market conditions, other investment opportunities, and the availability of Common Stock at desirable prices, the Reporting Persons may from time to time purchase additional shares of Common Stock. The Reporting Persons may also dispose of their shares of Common Stock, in whole or in part, from time to time. The Reporting Persons may attempt to communicate with the Issuer's management and suggest actions that the Reporting Persons believe will enhance shareholder value. These suggestions may include operational and/or strategic proposals. … Full filing |
5.0% |
Fell to 5% or below in the last year: GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL (4.7%, 2026-08-12), DEPRINCE RACE & ZOLLO INC (0.0%, 2026-01-15)
Insider purchases and sales in Q1 2026
Shares bought or sold by the company's own officers, directors and 10% owners, in the open market or privately, as they reported to the SEC on Form 4 (due within two business days of the trade). Grants, option exercises, shares withheld for tax and gifts aren't included.
Officers and directors buying vs selling
Number of people, by quarter (10% owners not included)
Numbers
| Quarter | Buying | Bought | Selling | Sold | Sold under a plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q4 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | 0 | — | 1 | $108.5k | — |
| Q3 2025 | 0 | — | 1 | $121.5k | — |
| Q4 2025 | 0 | — | 1 | $224.2k | — |
| Q1 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
None reported in Q1 2026.
Holders, Q1 2026
| Manager | Shares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 613.1k $9.7m | Added +6.3k |
| BlackRock, Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 509.4k $8.4m | Reduced -3.3k |
| Settian Capital LP 5.43% of their portfolio | 470.5k $7.7m | Unchanged |
| WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC 0.05% of their portfolio | 444.2k $7.3m | New |
| GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL 0.07% of their portfolio | 443.8k $7.3m | Unchanged |
| North Star Investment Management Corp. 0.38% of their portfolio | 380.8k $6.3m | Added +8.8k |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 350.8k $5.8m | Reduced -22.7k |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 320.5k $5.3m | First filing |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP 0.00% of their portfolio | 279.7k $4.6m | Added +5.2k |
| KING LUTHER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP 0.01% of their portfolio | 185.0k $3.0m | Unchanged |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 160.3k $2.6m | Reduced -2.9k |
| Garner Asset Management Corp 0.72% of their portfolio | 111.0k $1.8m | Reduced -13.3k |
| AEGIS FINANCIAL CORP 0.28% of their portfolio | 99.9k $1.6m | Unchanged |
| BRIDGEWAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.03% of their portfolio | 97.3k $1.6m | Added +3.6k |
| STATE STREET CORP 0.00% of their portfolio | 88.4k $1.5m | Added +1.7k |
| GABELLI FUNDS LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 82.2k $1.4m | Added +5.0k |
| Peapod Lane Capital LLC 1.06% of their portfolio | 78.9k $1.3m | Reduced -9.8k |
| NORTHERN TRUST CORP 0.00% of their portfolio | 69.3k $1.1m | Added +3.5k |
| De Lisle Partners LLP 0.11% of their portfolio | 58.2k $955.9k | Reduced -721 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ 0.00% of their portfolio | 55.9k $919.9k | Added +1.0k |
| VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO 0.00% of their portfolio | 46.4k $765.0k | First filing |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 42.9k $706.0k | First filing |
| Empowered Funds, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 41.9k $690.1k | New |
| SEI INVESTMENTS CO 0.00% of their portfolio | 31.7k $521.4k | Added +7.5k |
| LEVIN CAPITAL STRATEGIES, L.P. 0.03% of their portfolio | 25.5k $420.1k | Unchanged |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp 0.00% of their portfolio | 21.4k $353.0k | Added +223 |
| Advisor OS, LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 20.0k $330.0k | New |
| PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ 0.00% of their portfolio | 18.1k $299.0k | Added +1.5k |
| MORGAN STANLEY 0.00% of their portfolio | 15.8k $260.6k | Reduced -3.8k |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 15.3k $252.7k | Reduced -3.0k |
| Prosperity Consulting Group, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 14.0k $231.2k | Reduced -1.2k |
| Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. 0.00% of their portfolio | 13.8k $227.1k | Added +29 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 12.3k $202.1k | Added +727 |
| GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. 0.03% of their portfolio | 11.2k $184.3k | Added +692 |
| Cerity Partners LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 10.4k $171.4k | Added +20 |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ 0.00% of their portfolio | 6.7k $110.1k | New |
| RHUMBLINE ADVISERS 0.00% of their portfolio | 5.7k $93.3k | Reduced -97 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 0.00% of their portfolio | 5.3k $86.6k | Reduced -4.8k |
| NEW YORK STATE COMMON RETIREMENT FUND 0.00% of their portfolio | 3.6k $59.3k | Unchanged |
| MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. 0.00% of their portfolio | 3.6k $59.0k | Added +90 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 0.00% of their portfolio | 3.0k $50.1k | Reduced -5.6k |
| BARCLAYS PLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 2.8k $45.4k | Reduced -9.6k |
| Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 2.6k $43.2k | First filing |
| UBS Group AG 0.00% of their portfolio | 2.5k $41.5k | Reduced -1.3k |
| Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.9k $31.3k | Unchanged |
| BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.6k $26.6k | Reduced -317 |
| Tower Research Capital LLC (TRC) 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.1k $17.9k | Added +481 |
| Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 761 $12.5k | Unchanged |
| Legal & General Group Plc 0.00% of their portfolio | 675 $11.1k | Unchanged |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 0.00% of their portfolio | 637 $11.0k | Reduced -12 |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. 0.00% of their portfolio | 617 $10.2k | Reduced -396 |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.00% of their portfolio | 518 $8.5k | Reduced -153 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 0.00% of their portfolio | 403 $6.6k | Reduced -54 |
| CITIGROUP INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 346 $5.7k | Added +176 |
| Sterling Capital Management LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 247 $4.1k | Reduced -182 |
| Keating Financial Advisory Services, Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 134 $2.2k | Added +2 |
| FMR LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 113 $1.9k | Reduced -62 |
| MAI Capital Management 0.00% of their portfolio | 87 $1.4k | Added +53 |
| Farther Finance Advisors, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 66 $1.0k | Unchanged |
| CWM, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 51 $840 | Added +36 |
| FNY Investment Advisers, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 50 $0 | Unchanged |
| SBI Securities Co., Ltd. 0.00% of their portfolio | 22 $362 | Added +2 |
| Covestor Ltd 0.00% of their portfolio | 13 $0 | Added +5 |
| Essential Partners LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 7 $115 | Added +5 |
| PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 6 $99 | Reduced -90 |
| Allworth Financial LP 0.00% of their portfolio | 3 $50 | New |
| EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 3 $48 | Added +2 |
| Root Financial Partners, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 3 $49 | New |
| True Wealth Design, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 1 $17 | New |