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Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) is the largest egg company in the United States and a leading player in the egg-based food industry, and its news flow reflects that scale and focus. Company announcements frequently highlight performance in its core shell egg business, including conventional and specialty eggs such as cage-free, organic, brown, free-range, pasture-raised and nutritionally enhanced categories. Earnings releases provide detail on net sales, shell egg volumes, specialty mix, prepared foods contribution and key operating metrics like breeder flocks, chicks hatched and layer hens.
News about Cal-Maine Foods also covers the company’s growing prepared foods and egg products platform. Recent press releases describe strong growth in pre-cooked egg patties, omelets, folded and scrambled egg formats, hard-cooked eggs, protein pancakes and waffles, and specialty wraps, supported by acquisitions such as Echo Lake Foods and the Crepini Foods joint venture. Updates on capacity-expansion projects, network optimization efforts and investments in new production lines at Echo Lake Foods and Crepini are common themes.
Investors and industry followers can expect coverage of strategic initiatives, including the expansion of specialty eggs and prepared foods, the integration of acquired businesses, and the company’s capital allocation actions such as share repurchases and dividends under its variable dividend policy. Governance and leadership developments, such as the appointment of new directors and the creation of the Chief Strategy Officer role, are also reported through Cal-Maine Foods’ news releases.
This CALM news page aggregates these earnings reports, operational updates, strategic announcements and governance disclosures in one place, helping readers monitor how Cal-Maine Foods manages its egg-based food platform, responds to market conditions and executes on its stated priorities over time.
Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM) reported fiscal Q2 2026 results for the quarter ended Nov 29, 2025, showing mixed operational progress amid lower egg prices. Net sales were $769.5M, down 19.4% year-over-year; gross profit was $207.4M, down 41.8%; and net income attributable to Cal-Maine was $102.8M, down 53.1%, with diluted EPS of $2.13 (down 52.3%).
The company is shifting mix toward specialty eggs and prepared foods: prepared foods sales rose to $71.7M (+586.4% YoY) and management announced a $36M capacity expansion plus acquisition of Clean Egg production assets. Quarterly share repurchases totaled $74.8M, and a cash dividend of $0.72 per share is payable Feb 12, 2026.
Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM) will report fiscal 2026 second quarter results on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 with an earnings release posted at ~6:00 a.m. ET. Management will host a conference call and webcast the same day at 9:00 a.m. ET to review results.
Live webcast access and the earnings release will be available on the company Investor Relations site at https://www.calmainefoods.com. Telephone participants must register in advance to receive dial-in information and a unique PIN. A replay of the webcast will be posted on the Investor Relations page after the call.
Cal‑Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM) announced leadership moves and a multi‑project capacity expansion to grow its prepared foods business.
The company named Johnathan Zoeller as CFO, Prepared Foods and promoted Dave Jordan to President, Echo Lake Foods. Cal‑Maine is launching a $15 million Echo Lake network optimization to add 17 million pounds of annual scrambled egg production by mid‑fiscal 2027, and cited a prior $14.8 million pancake line adding 12 million pounds by early fiscal 2027. Joint venture Crepini Foods will invest $7 million through fiscal 2028 to add 18 million pounds. Total prepared foods capacity is expected to rise by >30% in 18–24 months. Management warned of temporary lower volumes and higher costs through fiscal 2026.
Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM) announced management will participate in the 2025 Stephens Annual Investment Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, held November 18–20, 2025.
A fireside chat with Sherman Miller, president and CEO, and Max Bowman, vice president and CFO, is scheduled to begin at approximately 9:00 a.m. CT on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Presentation materials will be posted on the company’s investor relations website at https://www.calmainefoods.com/events-presentations.
Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM), America's largest egg company, reported record-breaking Q1 fiscal 2026 results with net sales of $922.6 million, up 17.4% year-over-year. The company achieved net income of $199.3 million, a 32.9% increase, resulting in diluted EPS of $4.12.
Key performance highlights include shell egg sales of $789.4 million (up 6.5%), with specialty eggs contributing 35.9% of shell egg sales. The recently acquired Echo Lake Foods significantly boosted prepared foods revenue to $83.9 million, an 839.1% increase. Specialty eggs and prepared foods combined now represent 39.8% of net sales.
The company declared a cash dividend of $1.37 per share and announced a $14.8 million investment in a new pancake production line at its Burlington facility, adding 12 million pounds of annual capacity.
Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM), America's largest egg producer, announced its inaugural quarterly earnings conference call and webcast for fiscal Q1 2026. The company will release results on October 1, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. ET, followed by a management conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET.
This initiative marks the beginning of enhanced investor communications planned for the next 12-18 months, signaling a more transparent approach to shareholder engagement as the company continues to grow and diversify in the egg and egg-based prepared food industry.
Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM) has appointed Melanie Boulden as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective August 11, 2025. Boulden brings nearly three decades of experience in global business management and brand-building from companies like Tyson Foods, Coca-Cola, and Kraft Foods.
As former Group President of Tyson Foods' Prepared Food unit and Executive VP, Chief Growth Officer, Boulden managed a multibillion-dollar portfolio including brands like Jimmy Dean® and Hillshire Farm®. She will serve on CALM's Compensation, Audit, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees starting September 1, 2025.
The appointment aligns with Cal-Maine's strategic vision to expand market reach and diversify its product portfolio, particularly supporting growth in Meadowcreek Foods, Crepini Foods, and Echo Lake Foods operations.
Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM) has appointed Keira Lombardo as its first-ever Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), effective immediately. Lombardo, a seasoned food and agriculture executive with over 20 years of experience, joins from Dairy MAX where she served as CEO overseeing approximately 700 farm families across eight states.
In her new role, Lombardo will focus on enterprise strategy, stakeholder engagement, corporate affairs, public relations, and digital integration. She previously held senior executive positions at Smithfield Foods, where she helped transform the company from a commodity protein producer to a branded CPG business.
The appointment reflects Cal-Maine Foods' commitment to driving long-term value through operational excellence, innovation, and enhanced stakeholder engagement.
Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM) reported strong Q4 and fiscal 2025 results, with quarterly net sales of $1.1 billion and net income of $342.5 million ($7.04 per share). Fiscal year performance showed net sales of $4.3 billion and net income of $1.2 billion ($24.95 per share).
The company achieved record specialty egg sales and expanded production capacity through an 18% increase in layer hens. Key developments include the acquisition of Echo Lake Foods, completion of a public stock offering, and implementation of a $500 million share repurchase program, of which $50 million was executed. The company declared a $2.35 per share dividend.
Net average selling price per dozen increased to $3.305 in Q4 2025 from $2.133 in Q4 2024, driven by reduced industry supply due to avian influenza outbreaks and strong Easter holiday demand.
Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM), the nation's leading egg producer, has published its Fiscal 2024 Sustainability Report, marking the sixth consecutive year of sustainability reporting. The report showcases the company's progress on key sustainability initiatives, utilizing frameworks from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
CEO Sherman Miller emphasized the company's commitment to ethical business practices, responsible growth, and environmental stewardship since its founding in 1957. The report outlines Cal-Maine's mission to be the most sustainable producer and reliable supplier of high-quality fresh eggs and egg products in the country.
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