Calavo Growers Inc (CVGW): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Calavo Growers Inc (CVGW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CVGW has moved -1.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.4% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CVGW gained +1.2% vs +4.7% for XLP. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Calavo Growers Inc (CVGW)

153 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CVGW. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — CVGW

Based on 154 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q

For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CVGW than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

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At the ownership peak (96% of max)

96% of all-time peak

154 hedge funds hold CVGW right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.

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Steady growth — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

+6 new funds entered over the past year (+4% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.

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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

92 buying81 selling

Last quarter: 92 funds bought or added vs 81 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

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More new buyers each quarter (+14 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening a new CVGW position: 36 → 27 → 27 → 41. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.

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56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 56% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 25% new

87 out of 154 hedge funds have held CVGW for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Value +49% but shares only +28% — price-driven

Value

+48%

+28%

Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +49%, but actual share count only changed +28%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.

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Steady discovery — ~41 new funds/quarter

28 → 36 → 27 → 27 → 41 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 36 → 27 → 27 → 41. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 66% veterans ■ 8% 1-2yr ■ 27% new

Of 157 current holders: 103 (66%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

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Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

34% from top-100 AUM funds

39 of 154 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

3.4

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.4/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	153	150	2.0%
13F Shares	16M	12M	28.37%
Total Value	$398M	$267M	48.81%
New Positions	40	27	+13
Increased Positions	50	51	-1
Closed Positions	37	38	-1
Reduced Positions	44	57	-13
Total Calls	1	1	-
Total Puts	5	2	150.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	5.0	2.0	Bearish

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

153

150

2.0%

13F Shares

16M

12M

28.37%

Total Value

$398M

$267M

48.81%

New Positions

+13

Increased Positions

-1

Closed Positions

-1

Reduced Positions

-13

Total Calls

Total Puts

150.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

5.0

2.0

Bearish

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

153 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in CVGW. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 CVGW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Cannell Capital LLC	3.16%	199,750	$5.2M
2	Fourth Sail Capital LP	2.67%	631,037	$16.3M
3	Nuance Investments, LLC	2.05%	569,627	$14.7M
4	Teton Advisors, LLC	1.25%	68,800	$1.8M
5	Parvin Asset Management, LLC	0.90%	48,570	$1.3M
6	Olympiad Research LP	0.71%	9,012	$232K
7	Fifth Lane Capital, LP	0.65%	20,700	$534K
8	Heartland Advisors Inc	0.53%	400,000	$10.3M
9	Abc Arbitrage SA	0.40%	116,031	$3.0M
10	Rubric Capital Management LP	0.39%	1,416,662	$36.5M
11	Magnetar Financial LLC	0.18%	671,272	$17.3M
12	IQ EQ FUND MANAGEMENT (IRELAND) Ltd	0.15%	78,585	$2.0M
13	Slotnik Capital, LLC	0.15%	20,100	$515K
14	Gamco Investors, INC. Et Al	0.12%	479,000	$12.4M
15	Caxton Associates LLP	0.11%	184,275	$4.8M
16	Fft Wealth Management LLC	0.10%	21,400	$552K
17	Byrne Asset Management LLC	0.10%	6,385	$165K
18	Polar Asset Management Partners Inc.	0.08%	160,000	$4.1M
19	Capital Advantage, Inc.	0.08%	22,691	$585K
20	Css LLC/Il	0.07%	54,451	$1.4M
21	Credit Industriel Et Commercial	0.07%	33,082	$853K
22	Canvas Wealth Advisors, LLC	0.06%	13,852	$357K
23	Water Island Capital LLC	0.06%	20,321	$524K
24	Jackson Square Capital, LLC	0.05%	10,000	$258K
25	Inspire Investing, LLC	0.04%	19,855	$512K

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Calavo Growers Inc (CVGW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CVGW?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added CVGW than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for CVGW?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 92 funds bought or added vs 81 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for CVGW holders?

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds: 39 of 154 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 34% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held CVGW?

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 87 out of 154 hedge funds have held CVGW for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Calavo Growers Inc (CVGW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CVGW has moved -1.4% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.4% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of -2.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CVGW has gained +1.2% vs +4.7% for XLP. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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Calavo Growers Inc (CVGW)

Smart Money Signals — CVGW

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

At the ownership peak (96% of max)

Steady growth — +4% more funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 53% buying

More new buyers each quarter (+14 vs last Q)

56% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Value +49% but shares only +28% — price-driven

Steady discovery — ~41 new funds/quarter

Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

Strong quality — 34% AUM from major funds

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