Harbor Funds released its Q3 2025 investor letter for the Harbor Mid Cap Fund, focusing on equity securities of mid-sized U.S. companies. The fund returned 4.19% in Q3, trailing the Midcap Index’s 8.53% return due to momentum trading. Check the top five holdings to see its best picks in 2025.

In its investor letter, Harbor Mid Cap Fund highlighted Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD), a leading supplier of controls for aerospace and industrial markets. Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) saw a one-month return of 5.27% and a 83.79% gain over the last 52 weeks. On December 24, 2025, Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) closed at $313.87 per share.

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) contributed to the fund’s performance in Q3 2025. The company reported better-than-expected earnings, revenue, and margins, with strong demand in aerospace and commercial sectors. Commercial aerospace manufacturing industry is still recovering, providing future earnings visibility and margin expansion potential.

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) is not among the 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds, with 52 hedge fund portfolios holding it in Q3. While the company has investment potential, certain AI stocks may offer greater upside with less downside risk. Explore undervalued AI stocks in our free report for investment opportunities.

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