CVGW
CALAVO GROWERS INC
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Vol
Inst. Holders50 funds
Inst. Value$277.9M
Inst. Activity7 buys / 6 sells
SEC Reports10
Press Releases1
Recent Activity
Jun 12, 2026
SEC
A clear bearish institutional cluster in CVGW during Q3 2024, with 9 sellers reducing positions by ~$4.2M against only 3
INST-CLUSTER — Impact 5/10
Jun 11, 2026
SEC
Calavo Growers filed Form 15-12G to terminate its SEC registration and suspend reporting obligations following its acqui
15-12G — Impact 5/10
Jun 8, 2026
earnings_calendar
CVGW Q2 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-06-08
Jun 3, 2026
SEC
Two shelf registration statements on Form S-3 (File Nos. 333-199754 and 333-191702) became effective with the SEC on Jun
EFFECT — Impact 6/10
May 28, 2026
Insider
Lindeman Bruce John disposed of 24,556 shares
Chief Executive Officer
May 28, 2026
Insider
Lindeman Bruce John disposed of 2,200 shares
Chief Executive Officer @ $27.69 ($60.9K)
May 28, 2026
Insider
Mendizabal Adriana disposed of 15,480 shares
Director
Inst.
Rubric Capital Management LP — NEW
1,416,662 shares ($36.5M)
Price Targets
Historical data — last covering-analyst action Jan 2026. No current recommendation available.
$27.00 (Jan 2026)
Current $26.09
Low $27.00
Median $27.00
High $27.00
1 analysts
$27.00
$27.00
Analyst Ratings
0Strong Buy
0Buy
4Hold
1Sell
2Strong Sell
Historical Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | Stephens & Co. | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight → Equal-Weight |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.34 ▼ -2.9% | $0.30 — $0.38 | -15% YoY | 2 |
| Next Q | $0.44 ▼ -7.4% | $0.41 — $0.47 | -23% YoY | 2 |
| Current FY | $1.35 ▼ -3.9% | $1.34 — $1.37 | -16% YoY | 2 |
| Next FY | $1.40 ▼ -7.9% | $1.40 — $1.40 | 3% YoY | 1 |
Latest Reports
BEARISH
INST-CLUSTER
5/10
A clear bearish institutional cluster in CVGW during Q3 2024, with 9 sellers reducing positions by ~$4.2M against only 3
Jun 12, 2026
NEUTRAL
15-12G
5/10
Calavo Growers filed Form 15-12G to terminate its SEC registration and suspend reporting obligations following its acqui
Jun 11, 2026
NEUTRAL
Press
3/10
Calavo Growers adjusted the record date for its previously announced quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share from April 1,
Apr 13, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Rubric Capital Management LP | $36.5M | NEW |
| BlackRock, Inc. | $32.2M | — |
| ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. | $27.6M | TRIM |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $19.6M | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $19.1M | — |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Lindeman Bruce | D | $0.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | Lindeman Bruce | D | $60.9K |
| May 28, 2026 | Mendizabal Adriana | D | $0.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | Lindeman Bruce | D | $18.5K |
| May 28, 2026 | LEAVENS J | D | $0.00 |
50 institutional holders with $277.9M total value (10,972,409 shares) as of 2026-Q1. Top holders: Rubric, BlackRock,, ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN. Net buying activity: 7 institutions added/increased vs 6 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2026-Q1
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubric Capital Management LP | 1,416,662 | $36.5M | 13.1% | NEW |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1,248,078 | $32.2M | 11.6% | — |
| 3 | ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P. | 1,267,054 | $27.6M | 9.9% | TRIM -66.9% |
| 4 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 761,201 | $19.6M | 7.1% | — |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 740,371 | $19.1M | 6.9% | — |
| 6 | Magnetar Financial LLC | 671,272 | $17.3M | 6.2% | NEW |
| 7 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 535,985 | $13.8M | 5.0% | DOUBLED +1839.2% |
| 8 | GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL | 479,000 | $12.4M | 4.4% | ADD +43.9% |
| 9 | HOTCHKIS & WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 386,080 | $10.0M | 3.6% | — |
| 10 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 377,525 | $9.7M | 3.5% | — |
| 11 | CITIGROUP INC | 365,275 | $9.4M | 3.4% | — |
| 12 | STATE STREET CORP | 352,416 | $9.1M | 3.3% | — |
| 13 | National Philanthropic Trust | 325,000 | $8.4M | 3.0% | ADD +44.4% |
| 14 | BALYASNY ASSET MANAGEMENT L.P. | 317,800 | $8.2M | 2.9% | ADD +59.6% |
| 15 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 297,734 | $7.7M | 2.8% | — |
| 16 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 173,078 | $4.5M | 1.6% | TRIM -27.6% |
| 17 | VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO | 120,001 | $3.1M | 1.1% | — |
| 18 | DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | 117,365 | $3.0M | 1.1% | DOUBLED +748.6% |
| 19 | LMR Partners LLP | 100,000 | $2.6M | 0.9% | — |
| 20 | Allianz Asset Management GmbH | 93,800 | $2.4M | 0.9% | — |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubric Capital Management LP | NEW | — | 1,416,662 | — | $36.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| Magnetar Financial LLC | NEW | — | 671,272 | — | $17.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | DOUBLED | 27,639 | 535,985 | +1839.2% | $13.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | DOUBLED | 13,831 | 117,365 | +748.6% | $3.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| Mariner, LLC | DOUBLED | 31,355 | 62,953 | +100.8% | $1.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC | TRIM | 57,136 | 38,640 | -32.4% | $996.5K | 2026-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 51,321 | 32,626 | -36.4% | $841.5K | 2026-Q1 |
| SEI INVESTMENTS CO | ADD | 17,277 | 26,501 | +53.4% | $683.5K | 2026-Q1 |
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | NEAR_EXIT | 153,495 | 23,491 | -84.7% | $605.8K | 2026-Q1 |
| Universal- Beteiligungs- und Servicegesellschaft mbH | TRIM | 32,700 | 10,600 | -67.6% | $273.4K | 2026-Q1 |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. | NEAR_EXIT | 232,669 | 10,292 | -95.6% | $265.4K | 2026-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 39,620 | 3,082 | -92.2% | $79.5K | 2026-Q1 |
| PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | DOUBLED | 18 | 266 | +1377.8% | $6.9K | 2026-Q1 |
| GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL | ADD | 329,200 | 473,700 | +43.9% | $10.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | ADD | 225,000 | 325,000 | +44.4% | $7.1M | 2025-Q4 |
| Russell Investments Group, Ltd. | TRIM | 425,383 | 232,669 | -45.3% | $5.1M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 273,920 | 198,378 | -27.6% | $4.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| GABELLI FUNDS LLC | ADD | 109,360 | 145,590 | +33.1% | $3.2M | 2025-Q4 |
| Nuveen, LLC | TRIM | 262,894 | 77,368 | -70.6% | $1.7M | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 177,767 | 75,760 | -57.4% | $1.6M | 2025-Q4 |
| PANAGORA ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | DOUBLED | 10,354 | 59,396 | +473.7% | $1.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| ExodusPoint Capital Management, LP | DOUBLED | 20,561 | 54,405 | +164.6% | $1.2M | 2025-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 91,410 | 51,321 | -43.9% | $1.1M | 2025-Q4 |
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC | ADD | 21,629 | 33,272 | +53.8% | $723.7K | 2025-Q4 |
| Mariner, LLC | ADD | 19,786 | 31,355 | +58.5% | $681.5K | 2025-Q4 |
10 unique insiders with 22 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Lindeman Bruce John | Chief Executive Officer | D | 24,556 | — | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Lindeman Bruce John | Chief Executive Officer | D | 2,200 | $27.69 | $60.9K |
| May 28, 2026 | Mendizabal Adriana | Director | D | 15,480 | — | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Lindeman Bruce John | Chief Executive Officer | D | 10,000 | $1.85 | $18.5K |
| May 28, 2026 | LEAVENS J LINK | Director | D | 89,858 | — | — |
| May 28, 2026 | HOLMGREN KATHLEEN M | Director | D | 26,950 | — | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Aslam Farha | Director | D | 7,792 | — | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Aslam Farha | Director | D | 4,259 | $27.69 | $117.9K |
| May 28, 2026 | Araiza Ronald Anthony | Executive Vice President | D | 4,310 | — | — |
| May 28, 2026 | DiGregorio Michael Anthony | Director | D | 39,450 | — | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Mendizabal Adriana | Director | D | 2,220 | $27.69 | $61.5K |
| May 28, 2026 | Snyder James E | Chief Financial Officer | D | 5,157 | — | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Hollister Steve | Director | D | 48,110 | — | — |
| May 28, 2026 | Brown Marc Laurence | Director | D | 32,700 | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Hollister Steve | Director | EXERCISE | 4,259 | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Mendizabal Adriana | Director | EXERCISE | 4,259 | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Brown Marc Laurence | Director | EXERCISE | 4,259 | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | DiGregorio Michael Anthony | Director | EXERCISE | 4,259 | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | HOLMGREN KATHLEEN M | Director | EXERCISE | 4,259 | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | LEAVENS J LINK | Director | EXERCISE | 4,259 | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Lindeman Bruce John | Chief Executive Officer | EXERCISE | 4,259 | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Lindeman Bruce John | Chief Executive Officer | TAX W/H | 1,587 | $27.86 | $44.2K |
10 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 1 bullish, 2 bearish, 4 mixed, 3 neutral. Avg impact: 5.6/10.
BEARISH
INST-CLUSTER
5/10
A clear bearish institutional cluster in CVGW during Q3 2024, with 9 sellers reducing positions by ~
Jun 12, 2026
NEUTRAL
15-12G
5/10
Calavo Growers filed Form 15-12G to terminate its SEC registration and suspend reporting obligations
Jun 11, 2026
BEARISH
EFFECT
6/10
Two shelf registration statements on Form S-3 (File Nos. 333-199754 and 333-191702) became effective
Jun 3, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
6/10
Calavo Growers completed its merger with Mission Produce on May 28, 2026, with Calavo shareholders r
May 29, 2026
MIXED
425
6/10
Calavo Growers shareholders voted to approve the merger with Mission Produce at a special meeting on
Apr 29, 2026
MIXED
425
6/10
Calavo Growers announced the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust waiting period for its me
Apr 20, 2026
BULLISH
8-K
7/10
Calavo Growers announced the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust waiting period for its me
Apr 20, 2026
MIXED
425
6/10
Calavo Growers and Mission Produce are proceeding with their merger but face two shareholder lawsuit
Apr 17, 2026
MIXED
8-K
6/10
Calavo Growers disclosed ongoing litigation and shareholder demands challenging its proposed merger
Apr 17, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Calavo Growers amended the record date for its previously declared quarterly dividend of $0.20 per s
Apr 13, 2026
Historical analyst distribution (last covering-analyst action Jan 2026): 0% buy across 7 analysts — 0 strong buy, 0 buy, 4 hold, 1 sell, 2 strong sell. No current recommendation available.
Analyst Price Targets
Historical data — last covering-analyst action Jan 2026. No current recommendation available.
$27.00 mean target (Jan 2026)
$27.00 Low
$27.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $26.09 |
| Target Low | $27.00 |
| Target Mean | $27.00 |
| Target Median | $27.00 |
| Target High | $27.00 |
| # Analysts | 1 |
| Recommendation | — (no recent coverage) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-04-30 |
$0.34 | $0.30 | $0.38 | -15.0% | -2.9% | 1↑ 1↓ | $0.1B | -32.8% | 2 |
| Next Q 2026-07-31 |
$0.44 | $0.41 | $0.47 | -22.8% | -7.4% | 1↑ 1↓ | $0.1B | -22.9% | 2 |
| Current FY 2026-10-31 |
$1.35 | $1.34 | $1.37 | -16.4% | -3.9% | 0↑ 2↓ | $0.5B | -19.1% | 2 |
| Next FY 2027-10-31 |
$1.40 | $1.40 | $1.40 | 3.3% | -7.9% | 0↑ 1↓ | $0.5B | -5.6% | 1 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.340 | |
| 7d ago | $0.350 | -0.010 |
| 30d ago | $0.350 | -0.010 |
| 60d ago | $0.350 | -0.010 |
| 90d ago | $0.345 | -0.005 |
1 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Historical Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | Stephens & Co. | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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Jun 8, 2026
earnings_calendar
CVGW Q2 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-06-08
Apr 17, 2026
short_interest
FTD: CVGW — 22,096 shares ($0.6M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260417, Price: $26.67, FTD Value: $589,300.32, CALAVO GROWERS INC
Apr 13, 2026
dividend
Calavo Growers Declares Quarterly Dividend
<p align="justify">SANTA PAULA, Calif., April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <strong>Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: CVGW)</strong> (the “Company” or
Mar 12, 2026
earnings_calendar
CVGW Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-03-12