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Cal-Maine Foods Q1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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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