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Cal-Maine Foods

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Cal-Maine Foods is the largest producer and distributor of shell eggs in the United States, operating a vertically integrated business model that spans from hatching and feed production to processing and distribution.

Market cap
$4.08B-19.4%
Revenue$2.9B-31.7%
Free cash flow$353.2M-66.8%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Sep 30, 2026 (in 2 months)
Revenue estimate$597.8M
EPS estimate-$0.26

Financials

Q4 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$552.6M-49.9%
Gross profit$34.1M-93.6%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$113.5M-77.3%
Total equity$2.6B+2.8%
Total assets$3.1B+0.7%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$2.8M-99.3%
CapEx$27.5M-40.0%
Free cash flow--100%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$4.08B-19.4%
P/S1.4×+0.2×

Profitability

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Gross margin23.1%-20.3pp
FCF margin12.1%-12.8pp

Returns & leverage

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Current ratio7.7×+1.3×

Segments

By product

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Retail$463.3M-50.3%
Specialty Shell Egg Sales$212.2M-24.8%
Food And Beverage$79.0M-50.9%
Prepared Foods$25.6M
Service Other$10.4M-4.4%

Competitors

Profile

Cal-Maine Foods is the largest producer and distributor of shell eggs in the United States, operating a vertically integrated business model that spans from hatching and feed production to processing and distribution. The company provides a comprehensive range of conventional and specialty eggs, including cage-free, organic, and nutritionally enhanced varieties, to major retail and foodservice customers. Its core value proposition centers on being a low-cost, reliable supplier with a significant national production footprint and a strategic focus on the growing demand for specialty egg products.

Competitive position

The company is the leading producer and distributor of shell eggs in the U.S., leveraging significant scale and a low-cost operating model.

GeographiesUnited States, Puerto Rico
Customer segmentsRetailers, Foodservice, Industrial food manufacturers
Business modelVertically integrated manufacturing, Wholesale distribution, Brand licensing
SuppliersCorn and soybean meal suppliers, Commercial chick sources, Contract family-owned farms, Packaging material providers
CustomersWalmart Inc., Sam's Club, National grocery store chains, Foodservice distributors, Institutional food manufacturers
Listed1996
Employees3.1K
CEOSherman L. Miller
FilingsSEC EDGAR

FAQ

What is Cal-Maine Foods's market cap?
Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) has a market capitalization of $4.1B and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Cal-Maine Foods's revenue and profitability?
Cal-Maine Foods generated $2.9B in trailing twelve-month revenue, representing a net margin of 20.1%. Gross margin stands at 23.1%, with free cash flow of $353.2M. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are Cal-Maine Foods's competitors?
Cal-Maine Foods's key competitors include Vital Farms, Inc., Post Holdings, Inc., Hormel Foods Corporation, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Cal-Maine Foods partner with?
Cal-Maine Foods's notable partners include Eggland’s Best, Inc., Walmart Inc., Urner Barry Publications, Inc..
What subsidiaries does Cal-Maine Foods have?
Cal-Maine Foods's subsidiaries include Echo Lake Foods, LLC, Crepini Foods LLC, MeadowCreek Food, LLC, and others.
Where is Cal-Maine Foods headquartered?
Cal-Maine Foods is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 3,067 people. It has been publicly traded since 1996.