German American Bancorp, Inc. (GABC) Institutional Ownership
Q1 2026 13F Data|Updated 2026-06-13
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Institutional ownership increased this quarter (+3.19 pp), though top 10 holders maintain a highly concentrated 63.8% of institutional value.
Institutional Ownership47.4%$817M total value · ▲ +3.19 pp vs prior quarter
Can exceed 100% due to securities lending, short interest, and reporting timing differences.
Smart Money Score54 / 100Neutral
Based on ownership concentration, fund quality, buying/selling activity, conviction signals, and institutional trend.
Institutions & Flow181 holders-2 net flow (+21 / -23)
AI Insights & Key Takeaways
- Negative Institutional Flow (-2)
- Two Sigma Investments, Lp maintains a significant position
- Top 10 holders control 63.8% of institutional value
- No Insider Signal
Top Institutional Holders of GABC
Ranked by reported Q1 2026 13F market value
Top 10 Holders
63.8%
Top 25 Holders
85.1%
Share of total reported institutional value in GABC held by the largest 10 / 25 filers.
| # | Institution | Shares Held | Market Value | QoQ Change | Ownership % | % of Fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.7M | $113.1M | -0.8% | 7.203% | 0.00% |
| 2 | FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC | 1.9M | $78.6M | +2.8% | 5.005% | 0.02% |
| 3 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.5M | $63.7M | — | 4.054% | 0.00% |
Quarterly Institutional Activity
Filings activity in GABC during Q1 2026, grouped by how each filer changed its position.
GABC Institutional Ownership by Quarter
8 quarters of 13F filings · Δ columns show change vs prior quarter
| Quarter | Inst. Holders | Δ Holders | Ownership % | Δ Ownership | Total 13F Value | Δ Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 181 | 1.1% | 47.37% | +3.19 pp | $817M | +7.2% |
| Q4 2025 | 183 | +8.3% | 44.18% | +1.09 pp | $762M | +2.5% |
| Q3 2025 | 169 | +2.4% | 43.09% | +0.56 pp | $743M | +1.3% |
| Q2 2025 | 165 | 2.9% | 42.53% | +2.78 pp | $734M | +7.0% |
| Q1 2025 | 170 | +6.9% | 39.75% | +2.44 pp | $686M | +6.5% |
| Q4 2024 | 159 | +18% |
GABC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GABC stock.
What percentage of GABC is owned by institutions?
Based on Q1 2026 13F filings, institutional ownership of German American Bancorp, Inc. stands at 47.4%, held across 181 reporting institutions.
Who is the largest institutional holder of GABC?
BlackRock, Inc. is the largest reported institutional holder of GABC, with approximately 2,706,469 shares worth $0.11B as of Q1 2026.
Is GABC a hedge fund favorite?
Yes — 1 widely-followed marquee investor appear among the top 25 institutional holders of GABC, including TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP.
What is GABC's Smart Money Score?
Our composite Smart Money Score for GABC is 54 out of 100 (Neutral). It combines net institutional buying activity, ownership shift, marquee investor presence, and holder-count growth.