Is CALM a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 41.6/100. It is ranked #2,545 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 42/100, Momentum 35/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for CALM?

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 41.6 ranks it #2,545 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is CALM in?

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC operates in the Consumer Staples sector (Agriculture industry) with a market cap of $3.97 billion. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.

Does CALM pay a dividend?

CALM does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is CALM's P/E ratio?

CALM has a trailing P/E ratio of 4.25x. The Consumer Staples sector average is 33.1x. This below-average P/E may indicate the stock is undervalued.

How profitable is CALM?

CALM's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 32.3%. ROE: 31.8% vs sector average 7.7%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is CALM valued compared to peers?

CALM's value factor score is 42/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 4.3x, EV/EBITDA 3.5x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is CALM's debt level?

CALM's debt-to-equity ratio is 16%. Sector average: 72%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

CALM has a beta of 0.25, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 70/100.

Does CALM have high short interest?

CALM's short interest factor score is 7/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

CALM Stock Analysis: Top Mid-Cap Reduce (Score 41.6/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
CALM	-2.43%	-2.91%	-12.96%	-4.70%	-19.91%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLP	-1.29%	+0.59%	-3.91%	+6.04%	+3.81%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-2.37%	-6.51%	-13.30%	-4.34%	-49.43%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-1.14%	-3.49%	-9.05%	-10.74%	-23.72%	-	-	-

Metric	CALM	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	4.3x	-87%
EV/EBITDA	3.5x	-49%
Price / Book	1.4x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
ITRN Ituran Location & Control Ltd.	60	48	82	70	19.6x	122.1%	47.8%	16.8%	-	0.0x	$1.0B	VS
SENEA Seneca Foods Corp	55	49	59	69	10.3x	14.4%	14.3%	6.7%	70.9%	39.0x	$1.1B	VS
JBSS SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC	54	50	57	61	12.8x	20.2%	19.3%	6.3%	14.0%	11.0x	$965M	VS
ARW ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.	53	50	73	63	15.8x	7.2%	11.2%	1.6%	11.9%	337.0x	$7.5B	VS
SFD SMITHFIELD FOODS INC	53	50	72	57	13.8x	11.9%	19.9%	7.5%	7.3%	29.0x	$11.3B	VS
BG Bunge Global SA	53	50	54	69	24.9x	5.7%	5.4%	1.8%	67.3%	59.0x	$24.8B	VS
DAR DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.	53	50	55	71	142.7x	1.5%	24.1%	1.2%	13.3%	114.0x	$9.9B	VS
ADM Archer-Daniels-Midland Co	52	50	52	64	54.6x	2.8%	6.4%	0.8%	-8.4%	33.0x	$34.9B	VS
CTVA Corteva, Inc.	52	49	51	60	50.6x	4.7%	42.9%	0.2%	-57.2%	76.0x	$56.3B	VS
MO ALTRIA GROUP, INC.	51	50	67	51	13.6x	-	62.1%	33.8%	-2.2%	-990.0x	$109.5B	VS
CALM CAL-MAINE FOODS INC	42	50	42	35	4.3x	31.8%	32.3%	19.6%	-30.1%	16.0x	$4.0B

Key Ratio	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Gross Margin %	0.3%	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Operating Margin %	0.2%	0.1%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%	0.1%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	-0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.3%	0.1%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	-0.1%
Net Margin %	0.2%	0.1%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	-0.1%
FCF Margin %	-4.6%	-	-	-	-	-	-5.1%	-3.7%	3.5%	12.0%	-10.8%
ROE %	0.3%	0.0%	0.5%	0.2%	0.5%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	-0.1%
ROA %	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	0.1%	0.4%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	-0.1%
ROIC %	35.3%	1.0%	47.3%	13.7%	47.5%	10.3%	-2.2%	0.1%	3.9%	8.7%	-12.5%

Key Ratio

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Gross Margin %

0.3%

0.2%

0.4%

0.2%

0.4%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.0%

Operating Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.4%

0.1%

0.3%

0.1%

-0.0%

0.0%

0.1%

-0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.3%

0.1%

0.4%

0.1%

0.3%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

-0.1%

Net Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.3%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

-0.1%

FCF Margin %

-4.6%

-5.1%

-3.7%

3.5%

12.0%

-10.8%

ROE %

0.3%

0.0%

0.5%

0.2%

0.5%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

-0.1%

ROA %

0.3%

0.0%

0.4%

0.1%

0.4%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

-0.1%

ROIC %

35.3%

1.0%

47.3%

13.7%

47.5%

10.3%

-2.2%

0.1%

3.9%

8.7%

-12.5%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$3.8B	$4.3B	$2.3B	$3.1B	$1.8B	$1.3B	$1.4B	$1.4B	$1.5B	$1.1B	$1.9B	$1.6B
	—	$2.4B	$1.8B	$1.9B	$1.4B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$1.4B	$1.9B	$542M	$1.2B	$337M	$161M	$180M	$223M	$361M	$46M	$648M	$396M
Gross Margin	32.3%	43.4%	23.3%	38.0%	19.0%	11.9%	13.3%	16.4%	24.0%	4.2%	34.0%	25.1%
	—	$314M	$253M	$232M	$199M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	$60M	$58M	$56M	$56M	$49M	$45M	$41M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$314M	$229M	$229M	$194M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$1.0B	$1.5B	$312M	$968M	$144M	-$26M	$1M	$46M	$101M	-$132M	$472M	$235M
EBIT	$1.0B	$1.5B	$312M	$968M	$144M	-$26M	$1M	$46M	$101M	-$132M	$472M	$235M
EBITDA	$1.0B	$1.5B	$312M	$968M	$144M	$47M	$73M	$114M	$158M	-$74M	$523M	$278M
Operating Margin	23.3%	36.0%	13.4%	30.8%	8.1%	-1.9%	0.1%	3.4%	6.7%	-12.5%	24.7%	14.9%
EBITDA Margin	27.7%	36.1%	13.4%	30.8%	8.1%	3.5%	5.4%	8.4%	10.5%	-6.9%	27.4%	17.7%
	—	—	$549K	$583K	$403K	$213K	$498K	$644K	$265K	$318K	$1M	$2M
	—	$1.6B	$360M	$999M	$166M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$385M	$84M	$242M	$34M	-$12M	$2M	$16M	-$9M	-$40M	$169M	$84M
	$861M	$1.2B	$276M	$757M	$132M	$2M	$18M	$55M	$126M	-$74M	$318M	$162M
Net Margin	19.6%	28.6%	11.9%	24.1%	7.4%	0.1%	1.4%	4.0%	8.4%	-6.9%	16.7%	10.3%
	$1.07	$25.04	$5.70	$15.58	$2.73	$0.04	$0.38	$1.12	$2.60	$-1.54	$6.56	$3.35
Diluted EPS	$1.07	$24.95	$5.69	$15.52	$2.72	$0.04	$0.38	$1.12	$2.60	$-1.54	$6.56	$3.35
Weighted Avg Basic	—	49M	49M	49M	49M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	49M	49M	49M	49M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$3.8B

$4.3B

$2.3B

$3.1B

$1.8B

$1.3B

$1.4B

$1.5B

$1.1B

$1.9B

$1.6B

—

$2.4B

$1.8B

$1.9B

$1.4B

—

$1.4B

$1.9B

$542M

$1.2B

$337M

$161M

$180M

$223M

$361M

$46M

$648M

$396M

Gross Margin

32.3%

43.4%

23.3%

38.0%

19.0%

11.9%

13.3%

16.4%

24.0%

4.2%

34.0%

25.1%

—

$314M

$253M

$232M

$199M

—

Depreciation

—

$60M

$58M

$56M

$49M

$45M

$41M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$314M

$229M

$194M

—

$1.0B

$1.5B

$312M

$968M

$144M

-$26M

$1M

$46M

$101M

-$132M

$472M

$235M

EBIT

$1.0B

$1.5B

$312M

$968M

$144M

-$26M

$1M

$46M

$101M

-$132M

$472M

$235M

EBITDA

$1.0B

$1.5B

$312M

$968M

$144M

$47M

$73M

$114M

$158M

-$74M

$523M

$278M

Operating Margin

23.3%

36.0%

13.4%

30.8%

8.1%

-1.9%

0.1%

3.4%

6.7%

-12.5%

24.7%

14.9%

EBITDA Margin

27.7%

36.1%

13.4%

30.8%

8.1%

3.5%

5.4%

8.4%

10.5%

-6.9%

27.4%

17.7%

—

$549K

$583K

$403K

$213K

$498K

$644K

$265K

$318K

$1M

$2M

—

$1.6B

$360M

$999M

$166M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$385M

$84M

$242M

$34M

-$12M

$2M

$16M

-$9M

-$40M

$169M

$84M

$861M

$1.2B

$276M

$757M

$132M

$2M

$18M

$55M

$126M

-$74M

$318M

$162M

Net Margin

19.6%

28.6%

11.9%

24.1%

7.4%

0.1%

1.4%

4.0%

8.4%

-6.9%

16.7%

10.3%

$1.07

$25.04

$5.70

$15.58

$2.73

$0.04

$0.38

$1.12

$2.60

$-1.54

$6.56

$3.35

Diluted EPS

$1.07

$24.95

$5.69

$15.52

$2.72

$0.04

$0.38

$1.12

$2.60

$-1.54

$6.56

$3.35

Weighted Avg Basic

—

49M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

49M

—

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does CAL-MAINE FOODS INC Do?

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces, grades, packages, markets, and distributes shell eggs. The company offers specialty shell eggs, such as nutritionally enhanced, cage free, organic, and brown eggs under the Egg-Land's Best, Land O' Lakes, Farmhouse, and 4-Grain brand names, as well as under private labels. It sells its products to various customers, including national and regional grocery store chains, club stores, foodservice distributors, and egg product consumers primarily in the southwestern, southeastern, mid-western, and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi. CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) is classified as a mid-cap stock in the Consumer Staples sector, specifically within the Agriculture industry. The company is led by CEO Sherman L. Miller and employs approximately 2,980 people, headquartered in Wilmington, Mississippi. With a market capitalization of $4.0B, CALM is one of the notable companies in the Consumer Staples sector.

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, CAL-MAINE FOODS INC receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 41.6/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.CALM ranks #2,545 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Staples sector, CAL-MAINE FOODS INC ranks #102 of 180 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Consumer Staples peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

CALM Stock Price and 52-Week Range

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) currently trades at $76.49. The stock lost $1.23 (1.6%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for CALM is $126.40, which means the stock is currently trading -39.5% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $71.92, putting the stock 6.4% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 759K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is CALM Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) carries a value factor score of 42/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 4.25x, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 33.11x — a discount of 87%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.35x, versus the sector average of 1.74x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.97x, compared to 0.35x for the average Consumer Staples stock. On an enterprise value basis, CALM trades at 3.50x EV/EBITDA, versus 6.93x for the sector.

Overall, CALM's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 31.8%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 7.7%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 27.4% versus the sector average of 3.1%.

On a margin basis, CAL-MAINE FOODS INC reports gross margins of 32.3%, compared to 26.2% for the sector. The operating margin is 23.3% (sector: 2.9%). Net profit margin stands at 19.6%, versus 1.6% for the average Consumer Staples stock. Revenue growth is running at -30.1% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.1% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

CALM Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 16.0%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 72.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. The current ratio is 8.21x, indicating strong short-term liquidity. Total debt on the balance sheet is $0. Cash and equivalents stand at $369M.

CALM has a beta of 0.25, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for CAL-MAINE FOODS INC is 70/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, CAL-MAINE FOODS INC reported revenue of $3.78B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.07. Net income for the quarter was $861M. Gross margin was 32.3%. Operating income came in at $1.04B.

In Q3 2026, CAL-MAINE FOODS INC reported revenue of $667M and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.07. Net income for the quarter was $51M. Gross margin was 17.9%. Revenue grew -53.0% year-over-year compared to Q3 2025. Operating income came in at $36M.

In Q2 2026, CAL-MAINE FOODS INC reported revenue of $769M and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.14. Net income for the quarter was $103M. Gross margin was 27.0%. Revenue grew -19.4% year-over-year compared to Q2 2025. Operating income came in at $124M.

In Q1 2026, CAL-MAINE FOODS INC reported revenue of $923M and earnings per share (EPS) of $4.13. Net income for the quarter was $199M. Gross margin was 33.7%. Revenue grew 17.4% year-over-year compared to Q1 2025. Operating income came in at $249M.

Over the past 8 quarters, CAL-MAINE FOODS INC has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $786M to $3.78B. Investors analyzing CALM stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

CALM Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Agriculture industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Consumer Staples dividend stocks may want to explore other Consumer Staples stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

CALM Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) has a momentum factor score of 35/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 38/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 7/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

CALM vs Competitors — Consumer Staples Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Staples sector, CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) ranks #102 out of 180 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places CALM in the lower half of all Consumer Staples stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (ITRN) with a score of 60.3/100, DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) with a score of 52.9/100, Bunge Global SA (BG) with a score of 53.0/100, SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC (JBSS) with a score of 54.1/100, and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing CALM against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full CALM vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how CAL-MAINE FOODS INC stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

CALM Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy CALM? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for CAL-MAINE FOODS INC suggests caution. Momentum is weak at 35/100, a headwind for near-term performance. Low volatility (stability score 70/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 41.6/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on CALM stock.

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