Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CALM
  • Rev/Share 77.8519
  • Book/Share 48.9263
  • PB 2.0806
  • Debt/Equity 0.0
  • CurrentRatio 3.8611
  • ROIC 0.3677

 

  • MktCap 4924575855.0
  • FreeCF/Share 17.6437
  • PFCF 5.7197
  • PE 5.0014
  • Debt/Assets 0.0
  • DivYield 0.0663
  • ROE 0.4875

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 4
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 3
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation CALM BMO Capital Markets -- Market Perform -- $100 May 6, 2025
Resumed CALM Stephens -- Equal Weight -- $82 Oct. 3, 2024

News

Cal-Maine vs. Tyson: Which Protein Stock Packs a Stronger Punch Now?
CALM, TSN
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CALM shines with a 67% stock gain and surging EPS, but TSN's steady growth and lean valuation may give it the edge.

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CALM's Gross Margin Surges on Favorable Feed Costs: Is It Sustainable?
CALM
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cal-Maine Foods' Q3 profit more than triples to $716M as easing feed costs and strong egg pricing drove a 50.5% margin surge.

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Can CALM Sustain Elevated Sales Volumes in the Coming Quarters?
CALM
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cal-Maine Foods sold a record 331.4M dozen eggs in Q3 as seasonal demand, weather and capacity growth fueled volume gains.

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Cal-Maine Foods Stock Soars 67% in a Year: Can It Sustain the Rally?
CALM
Published: June 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CALM surges around 67% in a year, but falling egg prices and a sharp 2026 earnings drop challenge its lofty valuation.

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CALM Bets on Value-Added Foods: Will It Deliver Sustainable Growth?
CALM
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cal-Maine Foods acquires Echo Lake Foods to boost its value-added egg product offerings and tap rising demand for protein-rich breakfasts.

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Cal-Maine Vs Vital Farms: Which Egg Stock Should Be in Your Basket?
CALM, VITL
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CALM jumps 57.6% in a year as earnings soar and cage-free investments grow. VITL slips 18% y/y amid higher costs despite steady revenue gains.

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Egg Processing Market Outlook, 2030: Competitive Analysis of Key Players - Cal-Maine, Kewpie Egg, and Rose Acre Farms
CALM
Published: May 26, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

The egg processing industry is crucial in the global food landscape, driven by demand for convenient, nutritious egg products with extended shelf life. As preferences shift towards processed products like liquid and powdered eggs, the market is set to grow, projected to reach USD 40.62 billion by 2030. The egg processing industry is crucial in the global food landscape, driven by demand for convenient, nutritious egg products with extended shelf life. As preferences shift towards processed products like liquid and powdered eggs, the market is set to grow, projected to reach USD 40.62 billion by 2030.

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Buy Any Of 18 Ideal 'Safer' May Dividend Dogs Out Of 70 Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS)
AAT, ARCC, BCS, BNS, BXSL, CALM, COLB, DHT, ET, FSK, GBDC, HP, HTGC, ING, ITUB, IVZ, KHC, MO, MPLX, NWBI, OBDC, PBR, PFS, RIO, RMR
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I use YCharts' Value Score and Ben Graham Formula to identify large-cap stocks offering strong value relative to profits, assets, and dividends. Eighteen of twenty-four 'safer' lowest-priced Dividend Dogs of the GVAS are fair-priced and ready to buy for income-focused investors. Top ten GVAS stocks are projected to deliver 17.99% to 68.74% net gains by May 2026, with average risk 29% below the market.

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Investigation Announcement: Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP Investigates Cal-Maine Foods Inc.
CALM
Published: May 19, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP ("Wolf Haldenstein"), a preeminent law firm with a rich heritage spanning over 125 years, announces its investigation of potential breaches of fiduciary duty by the Board of Directors and senior management of Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) ("Cal-Maine") PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PROVIDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION Wolf Haldenstein's investigation commenced after Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) submitted a Form 10-Q to the SEC on April 8, 2025 , revealing a civil investigative demand issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ is investigating to …

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Investigation Announcement: Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP Investigates Cal-Maine Foods Inc.
CALM
Published: May 16, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP ("Wolf Haldenstein"), a preeminent law firm with a rich heritage spanning over 125 years, announces its ongoing investigation of potential claims on behalf of investors of Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) (“Cal-Maine”) PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PROVIDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION Wolf Haldenstein's investigation commenced after Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) submitted a Form 10-Q to the SEC on April 8, 2025, revealing a civil investigative demand issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ is investigating to determine whether Antitrust Laws were violated by …

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Egg Prices Decrease 13% in April: What's Next for the CALM Stock?
CALM
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

With egg prices declining for the first time in months, we examine the implications for Cal-Maine Foods and analyze whether the stock deserves a place in your portfolio.

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New Strong Buy Stocks for May 5th
CALM, ESEA, HLF, NWG, WGS
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WGS, NWG, HLF, CALM and ESEA have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on May 5, 2025.

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4 Cheap Stocks With Solid Fundamentals to Offset Market Uncertainty
AVAH, CALM, COMM, STRL
Published: April 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here we discuss four stocks with strong fundamentals with attractive valuation following recent decline. These are AVAH, CALM, COMM and STRL.

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Margins Surge For Cal-Maine Foods, But Little Clarity On The Future Of The Egg Industry
CALM
Published: April 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) has seen record profits due to high egg prices and lower feed costs, despite a recent Q3 earnings miss. The avian flu has significantly impacted egg supply, driving prices up, but this situation is temporary and will eventually normalize. The company faces potential risks from a Justice Department investigation and possible stock dilution, despite having substantial cash reserves and no debt.

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Why Cal-Maine Foods Stock Cracked Today
CALM
Published: April 16, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Cal-Maine Foods (CALM -3.45%), America's biggest egg producer, dropped 3% through 11:10 a.m. ET this morning -- for reasons that had nothing to do with inflation or the rising price of eggs.

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Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) Just Overtook the 50-Day Moving Average
CALM
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, CALM broke out above the 50-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.

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CALM Q3 Earnings & Sales Surge Y/Y on High Egg Prices & Demand
CALM
Published: April 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Cal-Maine Food's solid third-quarter fiscal 2025 results reflect the impacts of the higher net average selling price of eggs and robust seasonal demand.

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Cal-Maine Profit Soars on High Egg Prices. A Justice Department Probe Casts a Shadow.
CALM
Published: April 09, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

The Justice Department is looking into whether egg producers violated antitrust laws to boost egg prices higher than what they should be.

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Stock Movers: Delta Up, Peabody Soars, Cal-Maine Drops After Earnings
CALM, DAL, BTU
Published: April 09, 2025 by: Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Sentiment: Neutral

Get more equity coverage like this on the Stock Movers podcast from Bloomberg, featuring five-minute episodes on the winners and losers in the stock market. Subscribe here: https://link.podtrac.com/h0zn7xir - Delta (DAL) shares are up despite withdrawing its full-year financial guidance due to uncertainty surrounding global trade, a stark sign of the turmoil rippling across corporate America from President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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4 Agriculture - Products Stocks to Watch in a Thriving Industry
ANDE, CALM, GRWG, HYFM
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Agriculture - Products industry is set to gain from solid demand. Stocks like CALM, ANDE, GRWG and HYFM are poised to ride on this positive trend.

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Best Income Stocks to Buy for April 7th
AVA, CALM, PCH
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CALM, AVA and PCH made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on April 7, 2025.

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5 Natural Foods Stocks to Buy for a Stable Portfolio in 2025
BYND, CALM, PPC, SFM, UNFI
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Five natural foods stocks have seen positive earnings estimate revisions over the last 60 days. These are: BYND, SFM, UNFI, PPC, CALM.

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Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Announces Release Date for Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results
CALM
Published: March 25, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

RIDGELAND, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) today announced that the Company will release its third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. A press release will be issued after the close of market trading. About Cal-Maine Foods Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. is primarily engaged in the production, grading, packaging, marketing and distribution of fresh shell eggs, including conventional, cage-free, organic, brown, free-range, pasture-raised and nutrit.

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CALM Trades at a Premium to Industry: Should You Buy the Stock?
CALM
Published: March 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CalMaine Foods, Inc. CALM shares are trading at a premium to the Zacks Agriculture Products industry. CALM is currently trading at a forward 12-month earnings multiple of 12.21X compared with the industry's 11.33X.

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Why Cal-Maine Stock Popped on Wednesday
CALM
Published: February 26, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Cal-Maine Foods (CALM 1.53%) stock flew more than 7% higher in early trading Wednesday before settling back to roost on a 2.7% gain as of 10:55 a.m. ET. America's largest producer of eggs in the shell, Cal-Maine appears to be reacting to bombshell news from the Trump administration:

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Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Announces Agreement With Company's Founder's Family
CALM
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

RIDGELAND, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) (“Cal-Maine Foods” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with members of the family of its founder Fred R. Adams, Jr., relating to the potential diversification of their individual financial portfolios. As discussed below, the agreement creates a process for the potential conversion of all of their super voting Class A Common Stock (“Class A Shares”) to Cal-Maine Foods' Common Stock (“Commo.

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Cal-Maine Foods Stock Has Done Egg-ceptionally Well. Why It Could Crack.
CALM
Published: February 13, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

Cal-Maine Foods has surged along with egg prices. But the stock's valuation is now hard to digest.

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About Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)

  • IPO Date 1996-12-12
  • Website https://www.calmainefoods.com
  • Industry Agricultural Farm Products
  • CEO Mr. Sherman L. Miller
  • Employees 2929

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces, grades, packages, markets, and distributes shell eggs. The company offers specialty shell eggs, such as nutritionally enhanced, cage free, organic, and brown eggs under the Egg-Land's Best, Land O' Lakes, Farmhouse Eggs, and 4-Grain brand names, as well as under private labels. It sells its products to various customers, including national and regional grocery store chains, club stores, independent supermarkets, foodservice distributors, and egg product consumers primarily in the southwestern, southeastern, mid-western, and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi.