Cal-Maine’s (NASDAQ:CALM) Posts Q2 Sales In Line With Estimates But Stock Drops
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Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:CALM) reported in line Q2 FY2024 results with a 34.7% year-on-year revenue decline to $523.2 million, earning a GAAP profit of $0.35 per share. Outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) forced the company to depopulate about 1.5 million laying hens, negatively impacting egg supply. Despite a mixed quarter, Cal-Maine has a healthy balance sheet to weather the storm. The company currently trades at $51.77 per share, and Sherman Miller, Cal-Maine’s president and CEO, highlighted the company’s solid performance in the face of dynamic market conditions. The packaged food industry evolved to offer convenience to the evolving American family, emphasizing health-conscious and sustainable food options. Cal-Maine carries recognizable brands but is a mid-sized consumer staples company with room for growth, evident in its annualized revenue growth. While the company may have missed earnings estimates, there are generational shifts in the economy to find opportunities in the market, with a company leading a massive technological shift and demand for cloud-native cybersecurity skyrocketing.
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