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Cal-Maine Foods

Cal-Maine Foods Inc produces and sells shell eggs. Its main market is the United States. The company's product portfolio contains nutritionally enhanced, cage-free, organic, and brown eggs. Cal-Maine Foods markets the shell eggs to a diverse group of customers, including grocery-store chains, club stores, and food service distributors. The company's brands are Egg-Land's, Land O' Lakes, Farmhouse, and 4-Grain. The Company has one reportable operating segment, which is the production, grading, packaging, marketing and distribution of shell eggs.

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수요일(8일) 아침 미국 주식 선물이 상승하는 가운데 오늘 투자자들의 주목을 받을 수 있는 주식들은 다음과 같다. 유니퍼스트, 칼 메인 푸즈, 애큐티, AAR 및 프라이스스마트

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미국에서 계란 가격이 다시 통제 불능 상태로 치닫고 있다. 11월 &#34;신선용 계란&#34; 생산자 물가 지수(PPI)가 전월 대비 55.6%, 전년 대비 무려 80.2% 급등했다고 목요일에 발표된 공식 데이터에 따르면 나타났다.

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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.57%</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $34 to $32 on Jan. 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst David Palmer downgraded the stock from Outperform to In-Line and lowered the price target from $38 to $35 on Jan. 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 30, Kraft Heinz posted third-quarter earnings of 75 cents per share, beating estimates, but reported a revenue decline and anticipates a prolonged recovery in U.S. retail.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAG#NYSE">CAG</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.37%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $30 to $29 on Jan. 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Bryan Spillane maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $31 to $29 on Dec. 20, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Dec. 19, the company reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 70 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 67 cents.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 3.89%</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Adam Samuelson maintained a Sell rating and raised the price target from $47 to $52 on July 17, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Ben Bienvenu reiterated an Equal-Weight rating with a price target of $65 on April 3, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Jan. 7, Cal-Maine Foods reported better-than-expected quarterly EPS and revenues.</li>
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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling over 150 points on Wednesday.
Shares of AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) rose sharply during Tuesday's session after posted stronger-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/42862022/aar-shares-climb-on-better-than-expected-q2-results-details">second-quarter results.</a>
The company reported quarterly earnings of 90 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 84 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $686.1 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $654.18 million.
AAR shares jumped 9.6% to $67.67 on Wednesday.
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<li>Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANA#NASDAQ">SANA</a>) shares jumped 249% to $5.77 after the company on Tuesday announced clinical trial results from its type 1 diabetes study of islet cell transplantation without immunosuppression.</li>
<li>Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIR#NASDAQ">VIR</a>) gained 64% to $12.97 after the company announced it&#8217;s presenting initial Phase 1 data from its two dual-masked T-cell engagers (TCEs): VIR-5818 and VIR-5500.</li>
<li>AngioDynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANGO#NASDAQ">ANGO</a>) surged 25% to $11.74 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance.</li>
<li>Absci Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABSI#NASDAQ">ABSI</a>) rose 17% to $3.5900 after the company announced a strategic collaboration with AMD.</li>
<li>eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) surged 11.5% to $70.44 after Meta announced a test in Germany, France and the US that will allow buyers to browse eBay listings directly on Facebook Marketplace.</li>
<li>Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATW#NASDAQ">MATW</a>) gained 10.2% to $29.87 as the company agreed to sell SGK Brand Solutions.</li>
<li>Arcadium Lithium plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALTM#NASDAQ">ALTM</a>) rose 8.6% to $5.72 after the company announced it secured CFIUS clearance regarding Rio Tinto&#8217;s proposed acquisition.</li>
<li>Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) gained 7.1% to $111.00 as the company posted better-than-expected results for its second quarter. The company said it set a quarterly record for total dozens sold and specialty dozens sold. It also announced a cash dividend of approximately $1.49 per share.</li>
<li>ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADTN#NASDAQ">ADTN</a>) rose 6.3% to $10.25.</li>
<li>Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>) gained 4.6% to $96.24 after the company announced it entered into a definitive deal to acquire Bold Medical.</li>
<li>UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) gained 3.7% to $212.25 following upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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AAR Posts Upbeat Results, Joins AngioDynamics, eBay, Cal-Maine Foods And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Wednesday

U.S. stock futures advanced on Wednesday after closing lower on Tuesday. Futures of all four major indices rose in premarket trade.
After a mixed close on Monday and a fall on Tuesday, the U.S. market has remained sluggish in yet another truncated week as it will remain closed for former President Jimmy Carter&#8217;s &#8216;National Day of Mourning&#8217; on Thursday, Jan. 9.
The 10-year and two-year Treasury notes yielded 4.67% and 4.28%, respectively. The probability of having no change in the interest rates for the upcoming Jan. 31, 2025, FOMC meeting was at 95.2%, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according to</a> CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>.
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.30%</td>
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In premarket trading on Wednesday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 0.33% to $590.60&nbsp;and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.36% to $517.02, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
U.S. stocks experienced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42867409/sp-500-down-over-1-amid-decline-in-nvidia-fear-greed-index-remains-in-fear-zone">downturn </a>on Tuesday, with the S&amp;P 500 closing more than 1% lower. This decline was primarily driven by a decline in major technology companies.
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares retreated significantly after reaching a new peak. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock faced a setback following a downgrade by BofA Securities. Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) also saw a decline in its share price.
Economic data released on Tuesday showed a widening of the U.S. trade deficit. Imports increased at a faster pace than exports, contributing to the deficit.
Most sectors within the S&amp;P 500 ended the day in negative territory. Consumer discretionary, communication services and information technology were among the hardest hit. However, energy and healthcare sectors bucked the trend and closed higher.
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<td>-1.89%</td>
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<td>-1.11%</td>
<td>5,909.03</td>
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<td>-0.42%</td>
<td>42,528.36</td>
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Insights From Analysts
Talking about Donald Trump&#8216;s policy agenda, Christopher Wood from Jefferies wrote in his GREED &amp; Fear note dated Jan. 2 that it&#8217;s clear that certain aspects of Trump&#8217;s policy, such as the proposed tariffs and the crackdown on immigration could be inherently inflationary, something the Federal Reserve is likely aware of.
According to the note, there is a fundamental contradiction between the expectations of a disinflationary, productivity-driven boom fueled by AI and deregulation, which the U.S. stock market has been celebrating since the presidential election, and the potential economic impact of tariffs and immigration restrictions.
Regarding the latter, even if mass deportations do not occur, as is GREED &amp; Fear's base case, a substantial reduction in new arrivals could still lead to stagflationary effects.
According to the chief market strategist at Carson Research, Ryan Detrick an average year sees gains of 9.5%. This jumps to 10.6% after a 20% gain, &#8220;Suggesting better than average returns,&#8221; he said in a <a href="https://www.carsongroup.com/insights/blog/what-happens-after-stocks-gain-20/">note </a>dated Jan. 7. 
&#8220;The bull very well might have a little more up his sleeves this year. But taking this one step further shows that after back-to-back 20% gains, the next year is up 20% on average and never lower,&#8221; he added.
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According to Charles Schwab <a href="https://international.schwab.com/story/stock-market-update-open">commentary</a>, &#8220;The month lacked a significant &#8216;Santa Claus Rally,&#8217; but investor sentiment appeared bullish, particularly at the start and end of December. Many clients appeared to close out the year by rebalancing their portfolios, adding exposure to underperforming sectors such as health care and energy and trimming positions in outperformers like information technology and communication services.&#8221; &#8211;
Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates said that there&#8217;s no reason to be overly concerned by the recent volatility; the trend remains positive.
&#8220;If interest rates are up because the economy is strong, that will be good for earnings growth, which will outshine any small increments in financing costs. And global market yields will likely tie the Fed's hands from being too restrictive anyway,&#8221; he added.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Several important data points will be released in this truncated week that will help investors determine the future course of action.
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<li>On Wednesday, December&#8217;s ADP employment data will be released at 8:15 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>The minutes of the Fed&#8217;s December FOMC meeting will be released at 2:00 p.m., ET.</li>
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<li>Consumer credit data for December will be announced at 3:00 p.m., ET.</li>
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<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims till Jan. 4 will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>Wholesale inventories data for November will be released at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>On Friday, the U.S. employment report, unemployment rate, and hourly wages data for December along with hourly wages year over year will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>The preliminary consumer sentiment data for January will be announced at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) was up 3.78% in premarket on Wednesday after it posted better-than-expected results for its second quarter. The company said it set a quarterly record for total dozens sold and specialty dozens sold. It also announced a cash dividend of approximately $1.49 per share.</li>
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<li>Acuity Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>) was up 2.35% in premarket as analysts expect it to post quarterly earnings at $3.89 per share on revenue of $956.18 million. The company will release earnings before the markets open.</li>
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<li>AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) was up 2.36% in premarket after it posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter results. The company reported quarterly earnings of 90 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 84 cents.</li>
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<li>Fubotv Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUBO#NYSE">FUBO</a>) was down 19.05% as Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, initiated an investigation on whether its merger with the Walt Disney Company's Hulu + Live TV business is fair to FuboTV shareholders.</li>
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<li>Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHAT#NASDAQ">BHAT</a>) was up 70.70% after it announced a $4.4 million registered direct offering of 55,200,000 Ordinary Shares.</li>
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<li>XTI Aerospace Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTIA#NASDAQ">XTIA</a>) was down 49.08% in premarket after it announced a public offering of over 363 million shares at $0.055 per share and a 1-for-250 share consolidation as part of its 2025 strategic initiatives.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were higher in the early New York session by 1.19% to hover around $75.13 per barrel.
The gold spot index was up by 0.07% to $2,667.29 per ounce. The Dollar Index was up 0.29% to 108.858 level.
Asian markets were mostly lower on Wednesday as Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, and China&#8217;s CSI 300 index declined. Whereas, Australia&#8217;s ASX 200, South Korea&#8217;s Kospi index ended higher. European markets were mostly higher in trade.
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US Stocks To Open Higher As Futures Advance: Christopher Wood Expects Trump's Inflationary Policies To Hurt Market

Shares of Cal-Maine Foods Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company posted better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/42862269/cal-maine-foods-stock-climbs-after-strong-q2-results-eps-beat-revenues-beat">results for its second quarter</a>.
The company said it set a quarterly record for total dozens sold and specialty dozens sold. It also announced a cash dividend of approximately $1.49 per share..
Cal-Maine shares jumped 3.8% to $107.60 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANA#NASDAQ">SANA</a>) gained 220.6% to $5.29 in pre-market trading after the company announced positive clinical trial results from its type 1 diabetes study of islet cell transplantation without immunosuppression.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects UniFirst Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.22 per share on revenue of $606.62 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. UniFirst shares gained 2.5% to $209.76 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) posted better-than-expected results for its second quarter. The company said it set a quarterly record for total dozens sold and specialty dozens sold. It also announced a cash dividend of approximately $1.49 per share. Cal-Maine shares climbed 3.8% to $107.60 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $3.89 per share on revenue of $956.18 million. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Acuity Brands shares fell 0.3% to $303.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter results. The company reported quarterly earnings of 90 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 84 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $686.1 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $654.18 million. AAR shares surged 5.8% to $65.35 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $3.68 per share on revenue of $751.49 million after the closing bell. PriceSmart shares gained 0.6% to close at $92.22 on Tuesday.</li>
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Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) reported its second-quarter financial results after Tuesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42861058/cal-maine-foods-reports-results-for-second-quarter-fiscal-2025">details from the report. </a>
The Details:&nbsp;Cal-Maine Foods&nbsp;reported quarterly GAAP earnings of&nbsp;$4.47 per share, beating the&nbsp;$4.25 analyst consensus estimate. Quarterly revenue came in at $954.7 million, beating the&nbsp;$751.49 million consensus estimate. 
The company said it set a quarterly record for total dozens sold and specialty dozens sold. It also announced a cash dividend of approximately $1.49 per share.
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&#8220;Cal-Maine Foods delivered a very strong financial and operating performance in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Robust demand for shell eggs resulted in a significant increase in dozens sold for the quarter, which included the seasonal boost leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday and sales from our latest acquisition completed in June,&#8221; said Sherman Miller, CEO of Cal-Maine Foods. 
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Cal-Maine Foods Stock Climbs After Strong Q2 Results: EPS Beat, Revenues Beat

Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) released its Q2 earnings on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 04:05 PM.
Here's what's important from the earnings announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Cal-Maine Foods beat estimated earnings by 21.0%, reporting an EPS of $4.47 versus an estimate of $3.68.
Revenue was up $431.44 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $0.73 in the last quarter, resulting in a 2.0% drop share price change the following day.
Here's a look at Cal-Maine Foods's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.33</td>
<td>1.85</td>
<td>2.46</td>
<td>0.83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>3.06</td>
<td>2.32</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>0.65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>614.77M</td>
<td>608.66M</td>
<td>692.35M</td>
<td>525.39M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>785.87M</td>
<td>640.79M</td>
<td>703.08M</td>
<td>523.23M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Cal-Maine Foods shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 EPS and revenues.

Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $4.47 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.25 by 5.18 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $954.700 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $751.495 million by 27.04 percent. This is a 82.46 percent increase over sales of $523.234 million the same period last year.

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Cal-Maine Foods Q2 2025 GAAP EPS $4.47 Beats $4.25 Estimate, Sales $954.700M Beat $751.495M Estimate

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Monday.
U.S. stocks settled mostly higher on Monday, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite recording back-to-back gains during the session.
Chip stocks were among the top gainers of the session after Foxconn disclosed record revenue for the fourth quarter. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares gained 3.4%, while Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) jumped 10.5% on Monday.
Among Monday's notable headlines, The Washington Post reported Donald Trump's economic team is exploring a more targeted version of its universal tariff plan, aiming to apply tariffs to specific sectors rather than implementing a broad measure on all imports.
On the economic data front, the S&amp;P Global services PMI was revised downward to 56.8 in December compared to a preliminary reading of 58.5, and versus a reading of 56.1 in November.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with consumer staples, utilities, and real estate stocks recording the biggest losses on Monday. However, communication services and information technology stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 26 points to 42,706.56 on Monday. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.55% to 5,975.38, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.24% at 19,864.98 during Monday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from RPM International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPM#NYSE">RPM</a>), AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>), and Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) today.
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Lindsay (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNN#NYSE">LNN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.39 per share on revenue of $169.78 million. 
• Apogee Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APOG#NASDAQ">APOG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.11 per share on revenue of $332.19 million. 
• RPM Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPM#NYSE">RPM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $1.79 billion. 
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• Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RELL#NASDAQ">RELL</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $51.31 million. 
• AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.27 per share on revenue of $396.64 million. 
• Simulations Plus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLP#NASDAQ">SLP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $18.80 million. 
• Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRUS#NASDAQ">KRUS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.20 per share on revenue of $61.72 million. 
• Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.68 per share on revenue of $751.50 million. 
• AAR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.84 per share on revenue of $654.09 million. 
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Egg prices are once again spiraling out of control in the U.S., with the Producer Price Index for &#8220;eggs for fresh use&#8221; surging 55.6% month-over-month in November and a staggering 80.2% year-over-year, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42467265/stocks-fall-as-producer-inflation-spikes-jobless-claims-jump-what-is-happening-here">official data released Thursday. </a>
The Bureau of Labor Statistics highlighted that this single commodity&#8217;s price jump accounted for nearly a quarter of November's overall rise in the prices of final-demand goods.
While consumers could soon bear the brunt of these producer price increases at their local grocery stores, higher retail prices could translate into stronger profit margins for egg producers. This fact hasn't gone unnoticed by investors.
Shares of leading U.S. egg producer Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) soared to all-time highs on Thursday, extending a five-day winning streak. Year-to-date, CALM's stock has skyrocketed 87%, far outpacing the broader market, as represented by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which is up 28% as of Dec. 12.
Meanwhile, smaller competitor Vital Farms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VITAL#NASDAQ">VITAL</a>) has seen an even greater rally, surging 142% year to date.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Egg-Linked Stocks Far Outperformed The US Stock Market In 2024</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="475" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107-1024x475.png" alt="" class="wp-image-690203" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107-1024x475.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107-300x139.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107-768x356.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107-1536x713.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why You'll Likely Pay More For Eggs At The Grocery Store Soon</h3>
When producer costs rise, consumers often feel the effects soon after. 
The PPI, which tracks changes in prices received by producers for their goods, typically serves as a leading indicator for the Consumer Price Index—the measure of what consumers pay.
In November, the CPI showed the average price for a dozen Grade A large eggs in the U.S. was $3.64, marking a sharp 70.7% increase from a year earlier. But even that pales in comparison to the January 2023 all-time high of $4.82 per dozen, when the year-over-year increase hit an unprecedented 150%.
This massive spike in consumer egg prices followed a period of relentless increases in producer costs. 
From September 2022 to December 2022, the PPI index for eggs saw monthly gains of 16.6%, 15%, 26%, and 24.5%, with year-over-year increases exceeding 200% by the end of the year. 
A similar pattern could be unfolding now, foreshadowing even steeper grocery store prices in the coming months.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What's Driving Egg Prices Higher?</h3>
The surge in egg prices can be attributed to a combination of factors, including the devastating effects of avian influenza (bird flu), seasonal demand, and rising production costs.
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<li>Bird Flu Outbreaks: The U.S. poultry industry has been grappling with ongoing outbreaks of avian influenza, which have led to the culling of millions of laying hens. The reduced flock size has caused a significant supply shortage, pushing prices higher.</li>
<li>Seasonal Demand: During the holiday season, egg consumption typically spikes due to increased baking and cooking. Eggs are also viewed as a relatively affordable protein alternative to meat, keeping demand robust even as prices climb.</li>
<li>Production Costs: Higher feed and transportation costs are squeezing producers, further inflating wholesale egg prices.</li>
</ol>
These compounding factors have created a perfect storm for the egg market, leading to the recent surge in both producer and consumer prices.
The current trajectory of egg prices bears a striking resemblance to late 2022, when producer costs surged for several consecutive months before consumer prices peaked in January 2023. At that time, retail prices shattered records, with some grocery store shelves even running out of stock.
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<li>On Nov. 19, Energizer Holdings reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter adjusted EPS results. &#8220;We finished fiscal 2024 with solid performances across both Battery and Auto Care, driving adjusted earnings growth above our initial expectations,&#8221; said Mark LaVigne, President and Chief Executive Officer. The company's stock gained around 15% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ENR">52-week high of $39.21</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 88.06&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>ENR Price Action: Shares of Energizer gained 9.1% to close at $37.25 on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Freshpet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRPT#NASDAQ">FRPT</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Nov. 4, Freshpet reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook. &#8220;Our third quarter results demonstrate the strength and consistency of both net sales and profitability growth we have been striving to deliver. We delivered our 25th consecutive quarter of >25% year on year net sales growth and matched that with a very strong operating performance. This further strengthens our confidence in our ability to meet or exceed our 2027 goals,&#8221; commented Billy Cyr, Freshpet&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer. The company's stock gained around 14% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FRPT">has a 52-week high</a> of $159.12.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 72.43</li>
<li>FRPT Price Action: Shares of Freshpet gained 3.9% to close at $156.38 on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cal-Maine Foods Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Oct. 1, the company posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings. Sherman Miller, president and chief executive officer of Cal-Maine Foods, stated, &#8220;Our financial and operating results for the first quarter mark a strong start to fiscal 2025 for Cal-Maine Foods. These results reflect favorable demand for shell eggs during most of the quarter and significantly higher market prices compared with the first quarter last year.&#8221; The company's stock gained around 4% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CALM">52-week high</a> of $96.02.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 70.14</li>
<li>CALM Price Action: Shares of Cal-Maine gained 1.3% to close at $95.14 on Tuesday.</li>
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Company Updates Progress on Dexter, Missouri Conversion
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) today announced that on October 4, 2024, its Board of Directors approved $40 million in new capital projects to further expand the Company's cage-free production capabilities. The Company plans to fund the projects through a combination of available cash on hand, sales of investment securities and operating cash flow.
The projects will include the addition of five new cage-free layer houses across the Company's locations in Florida, Georgia, Utah and Texas. The Company plans to start construction by the end of calendar 2024 and expects the projects to be completed with additional production capacity for approximately 1.0 million cage-free layer hens by late summer 2025. These additions will primarily replace recently retired caged facilities and add to the Company's cage-free capacity.
The Company also provided an update on its conversion of the former Tyson Foods facilities in Dexter, Missouri, acquired on March 14, 2024. Following the closing, the Company began work to remodel and repurpose these assets for use in shell egg production. Cal-Maine Foods has also been working with local contract growers and has commitments that would result in approximately 1.2 million additional free-range hens by fall 2025, with plans to add more capacity in the future.

Cal-Maine Foods Approved $40M In New Capital Projects To Further Expand  Plans For Additional Cage-Free Production Capabilities

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cal-Maine Foods Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Oct. 1, Cal-Maine Foods posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings. Sherman Miller, president and chief executive officer of Cal-Maine Foods, stated, &#8220;Our financial and operating results for the first quarter mark a strong start to fiscal 2025 for Cal-Maine Foods. These results reflect favorable demand for shell eggs during most of the quarter and significantly higher market prices compared with the first quarter last year. At the same time, the national egg supply has declined due to the recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (&#8220;HPAI&#8221;).&#8221; The company's stock gained around 24% over the past month and has a w<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CALM">eek high of $84.67</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 85.31&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>CALM Price Action: Shares of Cal-Maine gained 6.2% to close at $84.57 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">BJ&#8217;s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BJ#NYSE">BJ</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Sept. 23, Melius Research analyst Karen Short initiated coverage on BJ&#8217;s Wholesale Club with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $90. The company's stock gained around 11% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BJ">has a 52-week high</a> of $92.37.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 70.08</li>
<li>BJ Price Action: Shares of BJ&#8217;s Wholesale rose 1% to close at $86.50 on Friday.</li>
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Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Pooran Sharma reinstates Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) with a Equal-Weight and announces $82 price target.

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Stephens & Co. Reinstates Equal-Weight on Cal-Maine Foods, Announces $82 Price Target

Dividend Payment
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, Cal-Maine Foods will pay a cash dividend of approximately $1.02 per share to holders of its Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. Pursuant to Cal-Maine Foods' variable dividend policy, for each quarter in which the Company reports net income, the Company pays a cash dividend to shareholders in an amount equal to one-third of such quarterly income. Following a quarter for which the Company does not report net income, the Company will not pay a dividend with respect to that quarter or for a subsequent profitable quarter until the Company is profitable on a cumulative basis computed from the date of the most recent quarter for which a dividend was paid. The amount paid per share will vary based on the number of outstanding shares on the record date. The dividend is payable on November 14, 2024, to holders of record on October 30, 2024.

Cal-Maine Foods Will Pay A Cash Dividend Of ~$1.02 Per Share To Holders Of Its Common Stock And Class A Common Stock

Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.06 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.33 by 31.33 percent. This is a 15200 percent increase over earnings of $0.02 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $785.87 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $614.77 million by 27.83 percent. This is a 71.09 percent increase over sales of $459.34 million the same period last year.

Cal-Maine Foods Q1 EPS $3.06 Beats $2.33 Estimate, Sales $785.87M Beat $614.77M Estimate

Stocks are gearing up for another nervy start on Tuesday after they scrapped through in the previous session to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41110228/s-p-records-first-positive-september-since-2019-amid-improving-investor-sentiment-fear-index-moves-"> finish a seasonally weak September on a high.</a> Some strategists point to the unusual September gains as a testament to the market&#8217;s resilience. The unequivocal belief is the gains could continue into the fourth quarter and beyond only if the economy can skirt a recession.
Each incoming economic data, including the job opening and manufacturing activity data due Tuesday, would offer evidence regarding the economy&#8217;s strength or lack thereof. This being the presidential election year, traders brace for more volatility at least until Nov. 5. The market may also have to contend with earnings as they begin to roll out in the second half of the month.
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In premarket trading on Tuesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) eased 0.02% to $573.63 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.09% to $488.50, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Week:
U.S. stocks survived a bout of selling pressure and closed Monday&#8217;s session higher. The overbought levels and a slump in some major global markets introduced caution right at the start of the session, and the major indices moved mostly below the unchanged line for much of the session. The selling intensified after Fed Chair Jerome Powell poured cold water on hopes of rapid downward adjustment of rates during his speech.
The major indices staged a late-hour recovery to end September firmly in the green, with the S&amp;P 500 and Dow Industrials closing at fresh highs. Nine of the 11 S&amp;P 500 sector classes closed in the green, with communication services, energy and real estate stocks seeing strong buying interest. On the other hand, material and consumer discretionary stocks pulled back.
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Insights From Analysts:
Fed&#8217;s larger-than-expected rate cut can buy more time for high-quality stocks to remain expensive and even help lower-quality cyclical stocks, especially after recent China actions, said Morgan Stanley&#8217;s US Equity Strategist Mike Wilson. &#8220;However, I believe labor data and other growth indicators need to improve to justify these conditions continuing into year-end and beyond – i.e., a soft landing with growth reaccelerating, inflation stabilizing above 2%, and the Fed continuing to cut rates, &#8221; the strategist said.
The market is entering a seasonally strong period after being up for eight of the nine months. Fund Strat&#8217;s Head of Research Tom Lee said in the firm&#8217;s weekly commentary that the following three favorable structural drivers for equities support &#8220;buy the dip:&#8221;
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<li>Fed launches easing cycle + &#8220;no landing&#8221;</li>
<li>China PBOC bazooka</li>
<li>Post-election and cash on sidelines dynamics</li>
</ul>
He noted that when the Fed cuts rate and the US economy is not in recession, the S&amp;P 500 Index has risen seven out of seven times both three and six months later.
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Upcoming Economic Data:
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<li>S&amp;P Global is due to release the final manufacturing purchasing managers&#8217; index for September at 9:45 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect the final manufacturing PMI to come in at 47, down from 47.9 in August.</li>
<li>The Institute for Supply Management will release its national manufacturing PMI at 10 a.m. EDT, with the consensus calling for a reading of 47.5 for September, slightly up from 47.2 in August.</li>
<li>The Labor Department is scheduled to release the results of its August Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey at 10 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, estimate job openings to remain unchanged with the July level, at 7.7 million.</li>
<li>The Commerce Department&#8217;s construction spending report for August, due at 10 a.m. EDT, will likely show flattish spending relative to July, which saw a 0.3% month-over-month drop.</li>
<li>Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will make a public appearance at 11:10 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic and Boston Fed President Susan Collins are scheduled to participate in a joint panel discussion about technology-enabled&nbsp;disruption at 6:15 p.m. EDT.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) rallied nearly 7.50% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading </a>after the company said it has expanded its TV streaming delivery network to multi-site operation.</li>
<li>Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) climbed over 2% on a positive analyst action.</li>
<li>Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>), McCormick &amp; Company, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>), Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYX#NASDAQ">PAYX</a>) and United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNFI#NYSE">UNFI</a>) are among the notable <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">companies due to report their quarterly results before the market open.</a></li>
<li>Those reporting after the close are NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), Resources Connection, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGP#NASDAQ">RGP</a>) and Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>).</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures pulled back sharply, while gold futures advanced moderately. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) traded slightly higher under the $64K level. The yield on the 10-year benchmark Treasury note fell 5.7 basis points to 3.745%.
In Asia, the Japanese market rebounded, although sentiment elsewhere remained muted. The Chinese, Hong Kong and South Korean markets remained closed for public holidays. European stocks showed tentativeness in early trading ad traders digested the preliminary September consumer price inflation data for the eurozone.
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From plant-based options to bold, global-inspired flavors, the food industry is thriving as companies innovate to meet changing consumer tastes. Therefore, investors could consider buying top food maker stocks Cal-Maine Foods (CALM), Flowers Foods (FLO), and Ingredion Incorporated (INGR). Read more… The food industry has always been a cornerstone of economic stability, but in recent years, it has evolved into a dynamic sector offering significant growth opportunities. Food companies are innovating with bold flavors and healthier options that capture consumer attention and drive sales.
Given the industry's tailwinds, investors could consider investing in fundamentally strong food maker stocks Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CALM/">CALM</a>), Flowers Foods, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FLO/">FLO</a>), and Ingredion Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INGR/">INGR</a>) for potential gain and growth.
The rising global population has increased the demand for packaged and processed foods. As per the Business Research company reports, the packaged food market is projected <a href="https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/report/packaged-food-global-market-report">to reach $3.31 trillion</a>. The hectic lifestyle of the working population around the globe also drives this shift.
Innovation in flavors and product categories also plays a pivotal role in this sector. The food companies are introducing bold, <a href="https://www.cebasolutions.com/articles/revolutionizing-taste-how-technology-is-driving-innovation-in-food-and-beverage-flavors">global-inspired flavors and unique product lines with the help of technological advancements</a>. AI and machine learning algorithms analyze vast amounts of data on consumer preferences, ingredient interactions, and flavor compounds. These insights help predict successful flavor combinations and create new, unique taste profiles.
According to Statista, revenue in the food market for the United States is projected to reach $864 billion in 2025 and <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/cmo/food/united-states">grow at a CAGR of 4.1%</a> until 2029.
Now, let's take a closer look at the fundamentals of the three featured <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/food-makers/">Food Makers</a> stocks, beginning with the third choice.
Stock #3: Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CALM/">CALM</a>)
CALM is engaged in the production, grading, packaging, marketing, and distribution of shell eggs and egg products under the brand names of Egg-Land's Best, Land O' Lakes, Farmhouse Eggs, Sunups, Sunny Meadow, and 4-Grain.
On October 7, 2024, CALM announced its Board's approval of $40 million in capital projects to expand its cage-free production capabilities. The funding will come from cash reserves, investment securities, and <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/operatingcashflow.asp">operating cash flow</a>.
The stock's trailing-12-month net income margin of 20.39% is 375% higher than the industry average of 4.29%. Similarly, its 34.26% trailing-12-month ROCE is 215.9% above the industry average of 10.84%. Also, its trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 1.38x compares favorably to the industry average of 0.87x.
In the fiscal second quarter that ended on November 30, 2024, CALM's net sales increased 82.5% year-over-year and amounted to $954.67 million. The company reported an operating income of $278.06 million, indicating considerable growth from the prior-year quarter, while its gross profit grew 290.7% from the prior-year quarter to $356.04 million. Its attributable net income came in at $219.06 million and $4.47 per share, up significantly and 1177.1% year-over-year, respectively.
Street expects CALM's revenue for the fiscal third quarter (ending February 2025) to increase 35.7% year-over-year to $953.76 billion. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register a 95.3% growth from the prior year, settling at $5.86. In addition, it surpassed the revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
CALM shares have surged 94.9% over the past year and 76.9% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $107.
CALM's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
CALM has an A grade for Quality and a B for Growth. It is ranked #22 out of the 75 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/food-makers/">Food Makers</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CALM/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for CALM (Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment).
Stock #2: Flowers Foods, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FLO/">FLO</a>)
FLO is a producer and marketer of packaged bakery foods in the United States. Its products include bread, buns, rolls, snack items, bagels, English muffins, and tortillas and are sold under a variety of brand names, including Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread (DKB), Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Tastykake, and Mrs. Freshley's.
On January 8, FLO agreed to acquire Simple Mills, a market-leading natural brand offering premium better-for-you crackers, cookies, snack bars, and baking mixes, for $795 million in cash. This acquisition will enhance FLO's better-for-you snacking platform along with the company's growth and margin prospects.
In terms of the trailing-12-month gross profit margin, FLO's 49.3% is 37.8% higher than the 35.78% industry average. Similarly, its 7.02% trailing-12-month ROTA is 781.2% higher than the industry average of 3.87%. Also, its trailing-12-month ROCE of 17.31% compares to the industry average of 10.84%.
During the fiscal third quarter, which ended on October 31, 2024, FLO's net sales amounted to $1.19 billion. The company posted an adjusted EBITDA of $133.31 million, indicating 10% growth from the prior year's quarter with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.2% (up 110 bps year-over-year). FLO's adjusted net income stood at $69.33 million, up 12.4% year-over-year, while its adjusted net income per share grew 13.8% from the year-ago value to $0.33.
Analysts expect FLO's revenue for the fourth quarter (ended December 2024) to increase marginally year-over-year to $1.13 billion, while its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 4.8% from the prior year to $0.21.
The stock has gained marginally intraday to close the last trading session at $19.15.
FLO's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has a B grade for Value and Quality. Within the same B-rated industry, it is ranked #11 out of 75 stocks. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FLO/">Click here</a> to see FLO's ratings for Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
Stock #1: Ingredion Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INGR/">INGR</a>)
INGR is a leading provider of ingredient solutions for food, beverage, and industrial applications that manufactures and sells sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients, and biomaterial solutions derived from wet milling and processing corn and other starch-based materials to a range of industries internationally.
On November 14, INGR announced a new long-term collaboration with Lantmännen, an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe's leading player in agriculture, bioenergy, food, and ingredients, to accelerate the development of high-quality plant-based proteins in the European market. This strategic partnership will help INGR to expand its global footprint in the European market.
INGR's trailing-12-month ROCE and ROTA of 18.68% and 9.08% are 72.2% and 134.4% higher than their respective industry averages of 10.84% and 3.87%. Likewise, its trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 13.22% is 130.1% above the industry average of 5.75%.
For the third quarter that ended on September 30, INGR's net sales amounted to $1.87 billion. It posted a gross profit of $479 million, indicating a 13.8% increase from the prior-year quarter.
The company's non-GAAP operating income grew 28.8% from the year-ago value to $282 million. In addition, INGR's attributable non-GAAP net income came in at $203 million, up 30.1% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP earnings per share rose 30.9% from the year-ago value to $3.05.
The consensus revenue estimate of $1.96 billion for the fiscal first quarter (ending March 2025) represents a 4.2% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $2.59 for the same quarter indicates a 24.6% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive earnings surprise history; it surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past year, the stock has surged 19.9%, closing the last trading session at $131.82.
INGR's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
INGR has a B grade for Value, Sentiment, and Quality. It is ranked first in the Food Makers industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INGR/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for INGR (Growth, Momentum, and Stability).
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INGR shares were trading at $131.88 per share on Tuesday afternoon, up $0.06 (+0.05%). Year-to-date, INGR has declined -3.57%, versus a -1.12% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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