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Cal-Maine Foods Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary1 Oct, 2025

Executive summary

  • Achieved record first quarter results with net sales up 17.4% year-over-year to $922.6 million, driven by growth in specialty eggs, prepared foods, and the Echo Lake Foods acquisition.

  • Specialty eggs and prepared foods now account for nearly 40% of net sales, reflecting a strategic shift toward higher-value, value-added categories.

  • Net income rose 32.9% to $199.3 million, with diluted EPS up 34.6% to $4.12.

  • Vertical integration, modernization, and disciplined capital allocation are central to the business model, supporting efficiency and supply reliability.

  • Significant investments in biosecurity, operational excellence, and automation continue to mitigate risks and support long-term growth.

Financial highlights

  • Net sales reached $922.6M, up 17.4% year-over-year, with gross profit up 25.9% to $311.3M (33.7% margin).

  • Operating income rose 33.3% to $249.2M (27% margin), and net income increased to $199.3M ($4.12/share).

  • Operating cash flow more than doubled to $278.6M, with strong cash and investment balances.

  • Declared a $1.37/share dividend and paid $66.5M in dividends for the quarter.

  • $500M share repurchase program authorized, with $450M remaining.

Outlook and guidance

  • Specialty eggs and prepared foods expected to continue driving margin expansion and earnings quality.

  • Strategy focuses on expanding specialty/prepared foods, leveraging vertical integration, and disciplined M&A for long-term value.

  • Ongoing investments in cage-free capacity, automation, and prepared foods expansion are planned.

  • Management projects a strong long-term growth trajectory, anchored by scale and diversification.

  • Sufficient liquidity and credit facilities are in place to fund operations and capital projects.

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Cal-Maine Foods Inc. is primarily engaged in the production, grading, packaging, marketing, and distribution of fresh shell eggs. As a major egg producer in the United States, the company's products include conventional, cage-free, organic, and nutritionally-enhanced eggs. Cal-Maine Foods serves a variety of customers, including national and regional grocery store chains, club stores, and foodservice distributors. The company is headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

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