Cal Maine Foods (CALM) Stock
US fresh egg producer with integrated farming operations. Here's the price, business snapshot, and what's worth knowing about Cal Maine Foods in October 2026.
Cal‑Maine Foods, Inc. (ticker: CALM) is the largest producer and marketer of fresh shell eggs in the United States, operating an integrated model from hatcheries and feed operations to processing and distribution. With a market capitalisation around $4.38bn, the company’s earnings are cyclical and closely tied to retail and foodservice egg prices, flock sizes and feed commodity costs (corn and soy). Strengths include scale, broad distribution networks and a product mix that includes speciality and cage‑free eggs. Material risks include avian influenza outbreaks, shifts in regulation and animal‑welfare standards, and volatile input costs that can compress margins. Seasonality and short‑term price swings often cause pronounced revenue and profit volatility. Cal‑Maine has historically returned capital via dividends in profitable periods, but payments can vary. This is general educational information, not personalised investment advice—investors should consider their own objectives and risk tolerance before investing.
Cal Maine Foods (CALM) Stock Forecast
Analyst price target, next 12 months
$82.00
+31.7% vs today's $62.26
Price range over the last 12 months
Close to its 12-month low
Analysts covering Cal Maine Foods have a consensus 12-month target of $82.00, above the current price of $62.26.
Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees. Capital at risk. Data as of 28 Oct 2026.
Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.
Sixth Month Growth Performance
Stock Performance Snapshot
Analyst Rating
Analysts suggest keeping CALM's stock for now, anticipating a potential rise to $82.
Financial Health
Cal Maine Foods is performing well with solid revenue and cash flow, but faces challenges in profitability.
Dividend
Cal Maine Foods' dividend yield of 3.93% offers a reasonable return for those seeking dividend income. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $39.30 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock
Price and Cycles
Egg prices and feed costs drive short‑term earnings, creating cyclical performance that investors should monitor; past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Supply and Biosecurity
Avian influenza and flock health can cause sudden supply shocks and margin swings, so biosecurity events are a material risk to watch.
Scale and Operations
Large scale and distribution reach are competitive strengths, but reliance on a single primary product exposes the business to concentrated risk.
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