Heartland Advisors released its “Heartland Value Fund” Q3 2025 investor letter, reporting a 10.04% gain compared to the Russell 2000® Value Index’s 12.60% return. The fund’s top 5 holdings can be viewed for insight into its 2025 picks. Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) was highlighted in the letter, with a one-month return of -9.03% and a market cap of $445.798 million.

The investor letter mentioned Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) as a leading distributor of avocados and perishable foods, with shares closing at $24.97 on October 10, 2025. The company’s stock lost 11.17% over the past 52 weeks. Heartland Value Fund began accumulating CVGW stock in early 2024 after positive research findings.

Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) is not among the 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds, with 19 hedge fund portfolios holding the stock in the second quarter of 2025. The company is seen as a potential investment, although AI stocks may offer greater upside. Another article covers the best organic food and farming stocks to buy.

For more investor letters and insights, visit the hedge fund investor letters Q3 2025 page. Check out articles on the best and worst Dow stocks for the next 12 months and 10 unstoppable stocks that could double your money. This article was originally published on Insider Monkey.

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