Conestoga Capital Advisors released its third-quarter 2025 investor letter, reporting a -1.4% return for the Conestoga Small Cap Composite, underperforming the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The Index saw gains from low-quality stock leadership, with unprofitable, high-beta names outperforming. Check the top 5 holdings for 2025 picks.

Helios Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:HLIO) was highlighted in Conestoga Capital Advisors’ investor letter, with a one-month return of -2.52% and a 9.58% gain over the last 52 weeks. The company’s stock closed at $52.98 per share on October 17, 2025, with a market cap of $1.756 billion.

Conestoga Capital Advisors praised Helios Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:HLIO) in its investor letter, citing improved performance under new CEO Sean Bagan. The company exceeded sales and EBITDA estimates in 2Q25, leading to raised EPS guidance and positive market reception for its strategy and efficiency improvements.

Helios Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:HLIO) is not among the 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds, despite 23 hedge fund portfolios holding the stock at the end of Q2 2025. The company reported sales of $212 million in Q2, surpassing guidance. While recognized as a potential investment, certain AI stocks may offer greater upside potential with lower downside risk.

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