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Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) investor relations material
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 attributable to shareholders increased 32.9% to $199.3 million ($4.12 per diluted share), up from $150 million ($3.06 per share) year-over-year.
Vertical integration, operational excellence, and financial strength underpin resilience and ability to pursue growth opportunities.
Echo Lake Foods acquisition contributed $70.5 million in sales, accelerating diversification and growth in prepared foods.
Financial highlights
Net sales reached $922.6 million, up 17.4% year-over-year, with shell egg sales at $789.4 million (+6.5%).
Specialty egg sales rose 10.4% to $283.5 million; prepared foods sales surged over 800% to $83.9 million, mainly from Echo Lake Foods.
Gross profit increased 25.9% to $311.3 million (33.7% margin); operating income was $249.2 million (27% margin), up from $187 million.
Net cash flow from operations surged 137.2% to $278.6 million; ended quarter with $1.25 billion in cash and short-term investments.
Dividend payout of $1.37 per share, payable November 13, 2025.
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.
Ongoing investments in cage-free capacity, automation, and prepared foods expansion are planned.
Management projects a strong long-term growth trajectory, anchored by scale, vertical integration, and diversification.
Sufficient liquidity and credit facilities are in place to fund operations and capital projects.
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