CAL-MAINE FOODS INC
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Cal-Maine Foods reported a dramatic year-over-year collapse in profitability: net sales fell 41.5% to $539.6M, gross profit nearly vanished (down from $311.3M to just $403K), and the company swung from $199.3M net income to a $58.6M net loss. This reversal appears driven by a sharp decline in egg market prices combined with recurrence of HPAI impacting flocks in March 2026, alongside integration costs from the Echo Lake Foods acquisition.
Red Flags Detected (8)
Gross profit collapsed from $311.3M to $403K - essentially zero margin on $539.6M in sales, indicating cost of sales nearly equaled revenue
Swing to operating loss of $82.2M from operating income of $249.2M in prior year period
Net loss of $58.6M attributable to company vs net income of $199.3M in prior year quarter
5 more red flags detected
Key Takeaways
Quarter represents a severe reversal from a highly profitable prior-year period to a net loss, largely attributable to normalization/crash in egg prices after a historically high comparable period
Company continues share repurchase program ($315.7M remaining authorization) despite the loss quarter, signaling confidence in long-term liquidity/balance sheet strength
2 more takeaways
Filing Overview
What This Means
High Risk Filing: This company is showing signs of financial stress or significant operational challenges.
Deteriorating Trend: Conditions are worsening compared to previous filings. This may create opportunities for service providers.
Quarterly Report: Interim filing with unaudited financial data for the quarter.