Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)Consumer Defensive | Farm Products | Ridgeland, United States | NasdaqGS
76.60 USD
+0.29
(0.380%)
⇧
(April 17, 2026, 4 p.m.
EDT)
After hours: 73.74 -2.86 (-2.861%) ⇩ (April 17, 2026, 7:57 p.m. EDT) Short-term: ★★★☆☆ | Long-term: ★★☆☆☆ | Dividends: ★★★★☆ |
Hot Take | April 11, 2026, 4:12 p.m. EDT
Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) presents a mixed picture. While the dividend yield is strong at 6.33%, the recent earnings reports and price movements show volatility. The stock has experienced a dip from its recent high, and the short-term forecast indicates minimal price direction. Long-term investors may find value in the company's fundamentals, but the recent earnings disappointments and market uncertainty suggest caution. Options activity suggests a cautious outlook with some bullish speculation, but the overall forecast and market conditions indicate a need for careful consideration before investing. |
| Model | MAE |
|---|---|
| AutoTheta ✓ | 0.038718 |
| AutoARIMA | 0.042318 |
| AutoETS | 0.042318 |
| MSTL | 0.043248 |
Forecast horizon: 45 days | Selected: AutoTheta
| Forecast Reliability | |
|---|---|
| Score | 80% |
| H-stat | 0.54 |
| Ljung-Box p | 0.000 |
| Jarque-Bera p | 0.111 |
| Excess Kurtosis | -0.92 |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Ex Dividend Date | 2026-04-28 |
| Last Dividend Date | 2026-01-27 |
| Revenue per Share | 72.083 |
| Market Cap | 3,629,046,528 |
| Trailing P/E | 5.33 |
| Forward P/E | 21.25 |
| Beta | 0.30 |
| Profit Margins | 20.07% |
| Website | https://www.calmainefoods.com |
As of April 11, 2026, 4:12 p.m. EDT: Options activity shows a mix of call and put positioning, with significant open interest and volume concentrated around strikes near the current price (75.0) and slightly above (80.0, 85.0). The ATM anchor strikes suggest a focus on the current price level, while the OTM strikes indicate speculation on potential upward movement. However, the low IV and limited volatility suggest a lack of strong directional sentiment. The presence of top OI at higher strikes could indicate bullish speculation, but the low predicted price direction and high H-Stat suggest uncertainty in short-term forecasts.
| Last Yield | 1yr Yield | 3yr Avg | 5yr Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.88% | 8.68% | 7.33% | 5.82% |
| Date | Dividend | Yield % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | 0.71900 | 0.883292 |
| 2025-10-29 | 1.37100 | 1.587361 |
| 2025-08-04 | 2.35400 | 2.327903 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3.45600 | 3.877108 |
| 2025-01-29 | 1.48900 | 1.439228 |
| 2024-10-30 | 1.01900 | 1.260556 |
| 2024-08-05 | 0.77000 | 1.247001 |
| 2024-04-30 | 0.99700 | 2.028597 |
| 2024-01-30 | 0.11600 | 0.239055 |
| 2023-10-31 | 0.00600 | 0.015202 |
| 2023-08-04 | 0.75500 | 1.913632 |
| 2023-04-25 | 2.19900 | 5.158482 |
| 2023-01-24 | 1.35100 | 3.058219 |
| 2022-10-25 | 0.85300 | 1.793061 |
| 2022-07-29 | 0.74900 | 1.854306 |
| 2022-04-26 | 0.12500 | 0.300018 |
| 2021-04-27 | 0.03400 | 0.116213 |
| 2019-04-30 | 0.27200 | 0.851999 |
| 2019-01-29 | 0.14900 | 0.459938 |
| 2018-10-30 | 0.08500 | 0.226106 |
| 2018-08-03 | 0.35100 | 1.025545 |
| 2016-04-25 | 0.44100 | 1.162722 |
| 2016-01-25 | 0.75100 | 2.062437 |
| 2015-10-26 | 0.98300 | 2.367525 |
| 2015-07-30 | 0.31700 | 0.795058 |
| 2015-04-27 | 0.35000 | 1.176153 |
| 2015-01-26 | 0.25200 | 0.944539 |
| 2014-10-27 | 0.19050 | 0.638240 |
| 2014-08-06 | 0.21700 | 0.824374 |
| 2014-04-28 | 0.29550 | 1.382863 |
| 2014-01-27 | 0.18050 | 1.009467 |
| 2013-10-28 | 0.03400 | 0.186447 |
| 2013-04-29 | 0.21150 | 1.435667 |
| 2013-01-28 | 0.09950 | 0.690829 |
| 2012-10-31 | 0.06500 | 0.439976 |
| 2012-08-08 | 0.26000 | 1.979145 |
| 2012-04-23 | 0.18200 | 1.562226 |
| 2012-01-23 | 0.16250 | 1.314286 |
| 2011-10-24 | 0.02200 | 0.199615 |
| 2011-08-03 | 0.05100 | 0.482169 |
| 2011-04-25 | 0.23500 | 2.468358 |
| 2011-01-24 | 0.10600 | 1.144479 |
| 2010-10-25 | 0.03350 | 0.363006 |
| 2010-08-04 | 0.14700 | 1.469674 |
| 2010-04-26 | 0.24000 | 2.173344 |
| 2010-01-25 | 0.08600 | 0.808950 |
| 2009-07-29 | 0.07200 | 0.803713 |
| 2009-04-27 | 0.21500 | 2.556504 |
| 2009-01-26 | 0.19100 | 2.340569 |
| 2008-10-27 | 0.07850 | 1.073614 |
| 2008-07-29 | 0.25800 | 2.295982 |
| 2008-04-28 | 0.40350 | 4.426116 |
| 2007-11-19 | 0.00650 | 0.095667 |
| 2007-08-21 | 0.00650 | 0.130068 |
| 2007-05-07 | 0.00650 | 0.173562 |
| 2007-02-20 | 0.00650 | 0.159075 |
| 2006-11-20 | 0.00650 | 0.284805 |
| 2006-08-22 | 0.00650 | 0.326795 |
| 2006-05-23 | 0.00650 | 0.329789 |
| 2006-02-14 | 0.00650 | 0.355707 |
| 2005-11-15 | 0.00650 | 0.370912 |
| 2005-08-16 | 0.00650 | 0.386171 |
| 2005-05-17 | 0.00650 | 0.364825 |
| 2005-02-15 | 0.00650 | 0.223989 |
| 2004-11-16 | 0.00650 | 0.186590 |
| 2004-08-17 | 0.00650 | 0.208248 |
| 2004-05-18 | 0.00650 | 0.208509 |
| 2004-02-27 | 0.00325 | 0.061546 |
| 2003-11-18 | 0.00325 | 0.121963 |
| 2003-08-19 | 0.00325 | 0.320268 |
| 2003-05-20 | 0.00325 | 0.423688 |
| 2003-02-18 | 0.00325 | 0.620029 |
| 2002-11-19 | 0.00325 | 0.729558 |
| 2002-08-20 | 0.00325 | 0.607087 |
| 2002-05-21 | 0.00325 | 0.710700 |
| 2002-02-19 | 0.00325 | 0.761913 |
| 2001-11-19 | 0.00325 | 0.623806 |
| 2001-08-21 | 0.00325 | 0.564843 |
| 2001-05-22 | 0.00325 | 0.468450 |
| 2001-02-20 | 0.00325 | 0.508977 |
| 2000-11-20 | 0.00325 | 0.571335 |
| 2000-08-22 | 0.00325 | 0.698158 |
| 2000-05-23 | 0.00325 | 0.688342 |
| 2000-02-15 | 0.00325 | 0.586187 |
| 1999-11-16 | 0.00250 | 0.466520 |
| 1999-08-17 | 0.00250 | 0.404538 |
| 1999-05-18 | 0.00250 | 0.352949 |
| 1999-02-16 | 0.00250 | 0.380463 |
| 1998-11-18 | 0.00250 | 0.358552 |
| 1998-08-07 | 0.00250 | 0.350898 |
| 1998-05-08 | 0.00250 | 0.296400 |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| 52 Week Change | -0.15370965 |
| Address1 | 1,052 Highland Colony Parkway |
| Address2 | Suite 200 |
| All Time High | 126.4 |
| All Time Low | 0.62 |
| Ask | 76.69 |
| Ask Size | 4 |
| Audit Risk | 5 |
| Average Analyst Rating | 2.5 - Buy |
| Average Daily Volume10 Day | 956,380 |
| Average Daily Volume3 Month | 1,062,795 |
| Average Volume | 1,062,795 |
| Average Volume10Days | 956,380 |
| Beta | 0.298 |
| Bid | 76.53 |
| Bid Size | 9 |
| Board Risk | 9 |
| Book Value | 56.996 |
| City | Ridgeland |
| Compensation As Of Epoch Date | 1,767,139,200 |
| Compensation Risk | 5 |
| Country | United States |
| Crypto Tradeable | 0 |
| Currency | USD |
| Current Price | 76.6 |
| Current Ratio | 8.214 |
| Custom Price Alert Confidence | HIGH |
| Date Short Interest | 1,774,915,200 |
| Day High | 77.04 |
| Day Low | 76.05 |
| Display Name | Cal-Maine Foods |
| Dividend Date | 1,778,716,800 |
| Dividend Rate | 4.8 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.27 |
| Earnings Call Timestamp End | 1,775,048,400 |
| Earnings Call Timestamp Start | 1,775,048,400 |
| Earnings Growth | -0.898 |
| Earnings Quarterly Growth | -0.901 |
| Earnings Timestamp | 1,775,046,600 |
| Earnings Timestamp End | 1,775,046,600 |
| Earnings Timestamp Start | 1,775,046,600 |
| Ebitda | 970,849,984 |
| Ebitda Margins | 0.28037 |
| Enterprise To Ebitda | 2.559 |
| Enterprise To Revenue | 0.717 |
| Enterprise Value | 2,484,083,712 |
| Eps Current Year | 7.935 |
| Eps Forward | 3.605 |
| Eps Trailing Twelve Months | 14.37 |
| Esg Populated | 0 |
| Ex Dividend Date | 1,777,420,800 |
| Exchange | NMS |
| Exchange Data Delayed By | 0 |
| Exchange Timezone Name | America/New_York |
| Exchange Timezone Short Name | EDT |
| Fax | 601 969 0905 |
| Fifty Day Average | 82.4446 |
| Fifty Day Average Change | -5.8446045 |
| Fifty Day Average Change Percent | -0.07089129 |
| Fifty Two Week Change Percent | -15.370965 |
| Fifty Two Week High | 126.4 |
| Fifty Two Week High Change | -49.800003 |
| Fifty Two Week High Change Percent | -0.39398736 |
| Fifty Two Week Low | 71.92 |
| Fifty Two Week Low Change | 4.6800003 |
| Fifty Two Week Low Change Percent | 0.065072306 |
| Fifty Two Week Range | 71.92 - 126.4 |
| Financial Currency | USD |
| First Trade Date Milliseconds | 850,401,000,000 |
| Five Year Avg Dividend Yield | 4.71 |
| Float Shares | 42,720,891 |
| Forward Eps | 3.605 |
| Forward P E | 21.248266 |
| Free Cashflow | 329,678,368 |
| Full Exchange Name | NasdaqGS |
| Full Time Employees | 3,683 |
| Gmt Off Set Milliseconds | -14,400,000 |
| Governance Epoch Date | 1,775,001,600 |
| Gross Margins | 0.33773997 |
| Gross Profits | 1,169,492,992 |
| Has Pre Post Market Data | 1 |
| Held Percent Insiders | 0.10052 |
| Held Percent Institutions | 0.94461995 |
| Implied Shares Outstanding | 47,376,589 |
| Industry | Farm Products |
| Industry Disp | Farm Products |
| Industry Key | farm-products |
| Ir Website | http://www.calmainefoods.com/investor_relations/index.html |
| Is Earnings Date Estimate | 0 |
| Language | en-US |
| Last Dividend Date | 1,769,558,400 |
| Last Dividend Value | 0.719 |
| Last Fiscal Year End | 1,748,649,600 |
| Last Split Date | 1,414,972,800 |
| Last Split Factor | 2:1 |
| Long Business Summary | Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, grading, packaging, marketing, and distribution of shell eggs, egg products, and prepared foods. The company offers specialty shell eggs, including cage-free, organic, brown, free-range, and pasture-raised and nutritionally enhanced eggs, as well as conventional eggs under the Egg-Land's Best, Land O' Lakes, Farmhouse Eggs, Sunups, Sunny Meadow, and 4-Grain brand names. It also provides ready-to-eat products, such as hard-cooked eggs, egg wraps, protein pancakes, crepes and wrap-ups; and sells feed, miscellaneous byproducts, and resale products. The company sells its products to various customers, including national and regional grocery store chains, club stores, independent supermarkets, foodservice distributors, and egg product consumers primarily in the southwestern, southeastern, mid-western, northeastern, and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, as well as Puerto Rico. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi. |
| Long Name | Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. |
| Market | us_market |
| Market Cap | 3,629,046,528 |
| Market State | CLOSED |
| Max Age | 86,400 |
| Message Board Id | finmb_358944 |
| Most Recent Quarter | 1,772,236,800 |
| Net Income To Common | 695,033,024 |
| Next Fiscal Year End | 1,780,185,600 |
| Non Diluted Market Cap | 3,629,046,640 |
| Number Of Analyst Opinions | 4 |
| Open | 76.31 |
| Operating Cashflow | 889,929,984 |
| Operating Margins | 0.05395 |
| Overall Risk | 8 |
| Payout Ratio | 0.5498 |
| Peg Ratio | 2.2 |
| Phone | 601 948 6813 |
| Post Market Change | -2.861 |
| Post Market Change Percent | -3.734987 |
| Post Market Price | 73.739 |
| Post Market Time | 1,776,470,250 |
| Previous Close | 76.31 |
| Price Eps Current Year | 9.653434 |
| Price Hint | 2 |
| Price To Book | 1.343954 |
| Price To Sales Trailing12 Months | 1.0480368 |
| Profit Margins | 0.20072001 |
| Quick Ratio | 6.512 |
| Quote Source Name | Nasdaq Real Time Price |
| Quote Type | EQUITY |
| Recommendation Key | buy |
| Recommendation Mean | 2.5 |
| Region | US |
| Regular Market Change | 0.290001 |
| Regular Market Change Percent | 0.38003 |
| Regular Market Day High | 77.04 |
| Regular Market Day Low | 76.05 |
| Regular Market Day Range | 76.05 - 77.04 |
| Regular Market Open | 76.31 |
| Regular Market Previous Close | 76.31 |
| Regular Market Price | 76.6 |
| Regular Market Time | 1,776,456,000 |
| Regular Market Volume | 711,259 |
| Return On Assets | 0.172 |
| Return On Equity | 0.27295 |
| Revenue Growth | -0.53 |
| Revenue Per Share | 72.083 |
| Sand P52 Week Change | 0.36506534 |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Sector Disp | Consumer Defensive |
| Sector Key | consumer-defensive |
| Share Holder Rights Risk | 8 |
| Shares Outstanding | 47,376,588 |
| Shares Percent Shares Out | 0.109 |
| Shares Short | 5,162,611 |
| Shares Short Previous Month Date | 1,772,150,400 |
| Shares Short Prior Month | 5,234,954 |
| Short Name | Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. |
| Short Percent Of Float | 0.1314 |
| Short Ratio | 5.69 |
| Source Interval | 15 |
| State | MS |
| Symbol | CALM |
| Target High Price | 100.0 |
| Target Low Price | 80.0 |
| Target Mean Price | 88.0 |
| Target Median Price | 86.0 |
| Total Cash | 1,151,927,040 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 24.314 |
| Total Debt | 0 |
| Total Revenue | 3,462,708,992 |
| Tradeable | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 4.848 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.06353034 |
| Trailing Eps | 14.37 |
| Trailing P E | 5.3305497 |
| Trailing Peg Ratio | None |
| Triggerable | 1 |
| Two Hundred Day Average | 91.58595 |
| Two Hundred Day Average Change | -14.985954 |
| Two Hundred Day Average Change Percent | -0.1636272 |
| Type Disp | Equity |
| Volume | 711,259 |
| Website | https://www.calmainefoods.com |
| Zip | 39,157 |