William Blair Investment Management Boosts Helios Technologies Stake

Investment firm increases holding in motion control solutions provider by 16.7%

Mar. 2, 2026 at 4:23pm

William Blair Investment Management LLC has increased its stake in Helios Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:HLIO) by 16.7% during the third quarter, according to a recent 13F filing. The investment firm now owns 735,721 shares of the motion control solutions provider, representing 2.22% of the company's outstanding stock.

Why it matters

Helios Technologies is a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic and electronic control solutions for mobile and industrial equipment. The increase in ownership by a major institutional investor like William Blair suggests confidence in the company's growth prospects and competitive positioning.

The details

According to the 13F filing, William Blair Investment Management purchased an additional 105,334 shares of Helios Technologies during the third quarter. This brings the firm's total holdings in the company to 735,721 shares, worth approximately $38.4 million based on the stock's current trading price.

  • William Blair Investment Management increased its Helios Technologies stake during the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

William Blair Investment Management LLC

A global investment management firm that provides a range of investment solutions to institutional and private clients worldwide.

Helios Technologies, Inc.

A global designer, manufacturer and distributor of highly engineered motion and electronic controls solutions for mobile and industrial equipment.

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The takeaway

The increased stake by William Blair Investment Management in Helios Technologies suggests the investment firm sees significant long-term potential in the motion control solutions provider. This vote of confidence from a major institutional investor could signal positive momentum for Helios as it continues to expand its global footprint and product offerings.