NASDAQ$CALM
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc · Q1 2024 earnings
Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Cal-Maine Foods' first quarter of fiscal 2024 results reflected dynamic market conditions with decreased net sales and net income compared to the same period last year, driven by lower conventional egg prices, partially offset by higher specialty egg prices and lower feed costs.
Cal-Maine Foods reported a decrease in net sales to $459.3 million and a significant drop in net income to $0.926 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to the prior-year quarter, primarily due to lower conventional egg prices, although specialty egg prices increased.
- Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 were $459.3 million.
- Net income for the quarter was $926,000, or $0.02 per diluted share.
- The net average selling price for specialty eggs increased by 8.4 percent quarter-over-quarter.
- The company is set to pay a cash dividend of $0.006 per share.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Cal-Maine Foods · Revenue · Quarterly
$459M
Revenue by segment
Cal-Maine Foods · $445M total across 2 segments · Q1 2024
- Conventional Eggs$226M-50.6%50.8%
- Specialty Eggs$219M+9.2%49.2%
Forward guidance
Cal-Maine Foods looks forward to opportunities in fiscal 2024, focusing on managing HPAI and inflationary challenges, supporting the food supply, and meeting growing demand with their operating model, dedicated workforce, and capital.
Tailwinds
- Opportunity to expand market presence in Utah and the western United States.
- Company is uniquely positioned to support the nation’s food supply with nutritious and affordable protein.
- Demand for the company's products is expected to continue to grow.
- The company has a proven operating model that will drive long-term growth.
- Sufficient capital to fund internal expansion projects and consider additional potential acquisitions to support the company's strategy.
Headwinds
- Ongoing challenges related to the threat of HPAI.
- Inflationary headwinds.
- Uncertainty related to weather patterns and the Russia-Ukraine war could lead to volatility in corn prices.
- Soybean meal supply has remained tight relative to demand.
- The extent of possible future outbreaks of HPAI, particularly during the upcoming fall migration season, cannot be predicted.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2024
-0.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.0%
Avg return
30 days after
42%
27 / 65 earnings
Positive
+11.0%
Q3 2014
Best reaction
-16.6%
Q2 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | -0.1% | -0.3% | — | |
| Q2 2026 | -1.6% | -6.6% | +4.4% | |
| Q1 2026 | -1.1% | -1.4% | -6.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.8% | +3.9% | +5.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | +2.5% | +9.3% | +1.0% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.0% | -2.7% | +3.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.8% | +13.0% | +17.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | +3.7% | +9.8% | +11.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | +4.3% | +7.4% | -1.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | -0.7% | -2.5% | +0.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.3% | -3.2% | +4.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | +0.5% | +2.4% | +4.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | +4.9% | +10.2% | -12.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | -16.6% | -14.6% | -13.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.1% | -6.9% | -6.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +0.3% | +1.5% | +5.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | +3.0% | +14.5% | +7.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | -1.8% | +0.2% | +5.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.3% | -2.4% | +1.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -2.7% | -3.0% | -1.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.5% | -4.1% | -7.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.1% | +2.1% | +4.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.0% | -1.4% | -0.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.5% | -0.4% | -6.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | +3.7% | -4.5% | +1.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | -10.2% | -9.9% | -13.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | -13.9% | -16.4% | -11.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | +0.3% | -0.8% | +5.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | -5.9% | -5.8% | -7.5% | |
| Q2 2019 | -1.3% | -0.6% | +1.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -9.6% | -8.1% | +0.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | -2.1% | -2.1% | +8.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | +5.1% | +6.9% | +7.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.3% | -0.1% | -6.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +5.8% | +3.0% | +6.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | -0.1% | +3.4% | -6.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.5% | -1.5% | +3.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | +5.3% | +6.4% | +1.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | -3.2% | -8.6% | -11.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | -5.4% | -8.1% | -2.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -9.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +11.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -6.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -3.8% | — | — |
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