When the Float Is Almost Gone: SCSC’s 99% Institutional Hold

Mild accumulation by institutions contrasts with insider selling, hinting at a liquidity squeeze

SCSC ScanSource, Inc.

In this report

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Institutional Ownership

Quarterly ownership trends, direction, investor count

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Position Flow Analysis

Flow ratio, conviction, new vs closed positions

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03

Float & Options Context

Put/call ratio, free float estimate, hedging activity

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Insider Trading Patterns

Insider buys/sells, top transactions, cluster buying, post-buy returns

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Smart Money Summary

Convergence/divergence flags, key takeaways

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Institutional Ownership Trends

ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) — Ownership Profile

Institutional ownership of ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) remains extremely high at 98.74%, placing the stock well above the 90% threshold that signals a heavily institutionalized float. Over the last quarter the ownership level rose modestly by 0.79 percentage points, indicating a stable but slightly upward trend; there have been no consecutive quarters of increase or decrease sufficient to label the activity as sustained accumulation or distribution.

Ownership Overview

SCSC

The current ownership level suggests that the majority of shares are held by institutions, which can limit free float and potentially amplify price moves on relatively small trades. While the recent 0.79pp gain points to a mild net accumulation, the lack of consecutive gains means the signal is not yet robust. The investor base expanded to 201 holders, reflecting modest growth in the number of institutional participants.

Position Flow Analysis

ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) — Position Flows

The position flow dynamics for ScanSource, Inc. indicate a modest influx of capital from investors. With a current flow ratio of 1.08, the stock is experiencing mild accumulation, suggesting that new buying pressure exceeds selling but not at a level considered strong. However, the conviction ratio stands at 0.55, just below the 0.60 threshold for existing holders adding to their positions, implying that while fresh capital is entering, current shareholders are largely maintaining rather than increasing their stakes.

Position Flow Metrics

SCSC

The flow ratio of 1.08 reflects mild net buying, driven primarily by new investors opening positions rather than existing holders expanding theirs. The conviction ratio of 0.55 indicates that incumbent shareholders are relatively neutral, neither aggressively adding nor trimming their holdings. Combined with a latest net flow figure of 9 (presumably million shares), the data suggests modest but steady interest without strong commitment from long‑term owners.

Float & Options Context

ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) — Float & Options

ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) exhibits an extremely constrained free float of approximately 1.26%, derived from its 98.74% institutional ownership. The put/call ratio stands at 0.0 and is trending downward, indicating virtually no puts relative to calls and a strong call‑heavy positioning among option traders.

Float & Options Overview

SCSC

The near‑zero put/call ratio reflects bullish sentiment in the options market, suggesting that investors with exposure to SCSC are predominantly betting on upside rather than hedging downside. However, the ultra‑low free float creates a scarcity of tradable shares, which can amplify price moves and raise the risk of short squeezes if demand spikes. The combination of strong call bias and constrained float implies heightened volatility potential while also signaling confidence from option participants.

Float & Options Context

ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) — Put/Call Ratio

Insider Trading Patterns

ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) — Insider Activity

Over the past 12 months, ScanSource insiders have been net sellers, executing 18 sales totaling $9.55 million versus only two purchases amounting to $0.21 million, yielding a value‑based buy/sell ratio of 0.02 (well below the 0.2 bearish threshold). The majority of the selling pressure originates from Michael L. Baur, CEO and Chairman, who alone sold 184,203 shares for roughly $8.17 million across three transactions, suggesting that executive divestiture—not isolated compensation events—drives most of the activity. Insider buying is minimal but historically timed well, with a 100% post‑buy success rate over the last 30 days and an average 3.37% return.

Insider Activity Summary

SCSC

The concentration of large sales by the CEO/Chairman signals a bearish tilt, especially given the absence of offsetting purchases and a buy/sell ratio far beneath the neutral range. While occasional insider buys have performed positively, their rarity limits any compensating bullish signal, and the lack of coordinated buying among other executives further underscores the dominant selling bias.

Insider Trading Patterns

ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) — Insider Timeline

Smart Money Summary

ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) — Summary & Implications

Institutional ownership of ScanSource, Inc. (SCSC) stands at an exceptionally high 98.74%, indicating that the float is almost entirely held by professional investors. Over the most recent quarter the institutional stake rose modestly by 0.79 percentage points, and the flow classification registers as mild accumulation, reflecting a net buying pressure that exceeds the 0.5 threshold for meaningful inflows. Insider activity, by contrast, shows a small but consistent pattern of selling (insider B/S ratio of 0.02), which is typical of routine equity compensation or portfolio rebalancing rather than a distress signal.

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Key Takeaways

Institutional owners control 98.74% of SCSC shares, leaving limited free float for new entrants.
A quarterly increase of 0.79 percentage points in institutional ownership signals continued demand from professional investors.
Mild accumulation (flow class) indicates net buying that exceeds the 0.5 threshold but is not aggressive.
Insider selling is minimal (B/S ratio 0.02) and likely routine, not a red flag.
The divergence flag highlights the contrast between institutional buying and insider selling, yet the magnitude of insider sales is too small to outweigh the strong institutional positioning.

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The convergence of high institutional ownership and mild net buying suggests confidence among smart money investors, while the modest insider selling appears routine and does not materially contradict the overall positive accumulation trend.

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Report written 2026-06-07 • Finexus

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