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Cal-Maine Foods Inc(CALM)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CALM
09/14/2026: CALM (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Cal-Maine Foods is the leading US shell egg producer, operating a business model that is highly exposed to commodity egg price cycles. Its primary strength lies in its extensive scale, vertical integration, and a growing focus on high-margin specialty egg brands. The key investment story centers on the industry's ongoing conversion to cage-free housing and the company's ability to consolidate a fragmented market. However, investors must consider significant risks including avian influenza outbreaks, volatile feed costs, and a variable dividend policy. This stock may suit investors willing to tolerate cyclical volatility in exchange for exposure to essential agricultural staples and long-term consolidation trends.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is largely driven by cyclical market conditions and consolidation rather than consistent technological innovation. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock often exhibits strong momentum during supply-constrained periods when egg prices spike. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation is often tied to cyclical earnings peaks, making traditional P/E ratios deceptive. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | Dividend payments are highly variable and tied directly to volatile net income cycles. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The company's heavy exposure to commodity price volatility and biological risks makes it inherently risky. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The company's revenue is directly tied to highly volatile shell egg market prices. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Earnings can swing dramatically, complicating traditional valuation models. |
| Competition risk (Commodity Egg Producers) | Medium | The market remains fragmented with many competitors impacting pricing power. |
| Business quality | Medium | While operationally efficient, it remains a commodity-exposed business model. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Dividends are variable and not guaranteed, making them unreliable for fixed-income needs. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Managing disease outbreaks like avian influenza is a constant operational challenge. |
Price Behavior
Flat / Range-Bound
The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 89.76% | Avg. Invested days 86 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/14/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.46B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 11.16 | 1Y Target Price 84 |
Price to earnings Ratio 11.16 | 1Y Target Price 84 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 850.4K shares | Beta 0.21 | 52 Weeks Range 70.97 - 105.71 | Updated Date 09/13/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 70.97 - 105.71 | Updated Date 09/13/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.33% | Basic EPS (TTM) 6.63 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Shell Eggs | Conventional and specialty (cage-free, organic) shell eggs for retail and food service. | The company makes money by selling eggs; profits depend on the gap between production costs and market egg prices. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 11.16 | Forward PE 19.8 | Enterprise Value 2.53B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.19 |
Enterprise Value 2.53B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.19 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.87 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.42 | Shares Outstanding 46.71M | Shares Floating 42.03M |
Shares Outstanding 46.71M | Shares Floating 42.03M | ||
Percent Insiders 9.93 | Percent Institutions 97.9 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Cal-Maine Foods Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Ridgeland, MS, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-12-11 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Sherman L. Miller | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Farm Products | Full time employees 4762 | Website https://www.calmainefoods.com |
Full time employees 4762 | Website https://www.calmainefoods.com | ||
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, grading, packaging, marketing, and distribution of shell eggs, egg products, and prepared foods in the United Sates. It operates through Conventional Shell Eggs, Specialty Shell Eggs, and Prepared Foods segments. The company offers specialty shell eggs, including cage-free, organic, brown, free-range, and pasture-raised and nutritionally enhanced eggs, as well as conventional and co-pack shell eggs. It also provides prepared food products, such as pre-cooked egg patties, omelets, folded and scrambled egg formats, hard-cooked eggs, pancakes, waffles, and specialty wraps. The company offers its products under the Egg-Land's Best, Land O' Lakes, Farmhouse Eggs, Sunups, 4Grain, Van's, MeadowCreek Foods, and Crepini brand names. It sells its products to various customers, including national and regional grocery store chains, club stores, independent supermarkets, foodservice distributors, and egg product consumers. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
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