10 Most Widely Held Stocks by Individuals in 2026

8. Sea Limited (NYSE:SE)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 113

Sea Limited (NYSE:SE) is one of the most widely held stocks by individuals. 

TheFly reported on May 14 that Barclays lifted its price objective on Sea Limited (NYSE:SE) to $122 from $120 and maintained an Overweight rating on the stock. The firm cited the company’s strong first-quarter performance, noting solid results across its major business segments.

On May 12, Sea Limited (NYSE:SE) released its first-quarter 2026 financial results, reporting significant year-over-year growth across revenue, profitability, e-commerce, digital financial services, and gaming operations. Total revenue climbed 46.6% to $7.1 billion, while gross profit increased 40.7% to $3.1 billion. Net income reached $438.2 million, and adjusted EBITDA rose to $1 billion during the quarter. Shopee remained a major growth driver, with gross orders rising 29.3% and gross merchandise volume expanding 30.2%.

The company’s digital financial services division, Monee, delivered strong revenue growth alongside a sharp increase in outstanding consumer and SME loans. Meanwhile, Garena posted higher bookings, revenue, and paying users compared to the previous year. SE also continued returning capital to shareholders through its ongoing $1 billion repurchase program, buying back 1.8 million shares during the quarter for approximately $168.4 million.

Sea Limited (NYSE:SE) is a Singapore-based technology company operating digital entertainment, e-commerce, and financial services platforms, including Garena, Shopee, and SeaMoney.