AVOConsumer Defensive · Food DistributionThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering Mission Produce, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $17 — +26.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 57 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Mission Produce, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (88): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (19): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AVO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.3% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sept 2025 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | $16 → $17 |
| 11 Sept 2024 | Roth MKM | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Sept 2024 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 May 2024 | Lake Street | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 22 Dec 2023 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 28 Nov 2023 | Roth MKM | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Sept 2023 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 20 June 2023 | Roth MKM | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 9 June 2023 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 23 Dec 2022 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Apr 2022 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 23 Dec 2021 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 21 Dec 2021 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 23 Mar 2021 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 11 Mar 2021 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 3 Nov 2020 | Roth Capital | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 26 Oct 2020 | JP Morgan | Initiates | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AVO appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 32% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
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Zacks Investment Research compares Mission Produce (AVO) and Dole (DOLE) in the fresh produce sector, noting AVO's avocado-focused strategy contrasts with Dole's globally diversified category approach.
Why it matters — For AVO watchers, this comparison highlights how the company's specialized avocado focus positions it relative to a broadly diversified fresh produce competitor.
Zacks reports that Mission Produce (AVO) is benefiting from rising avocado consumption, higher volumes, and expanded scale following its Calavo acquisition, which supports its long-term growth outlook.
Why it matters — AVO watchers would care because growing avocado demand and the Calavo deal expansion point to potential drivers behind the company's longer-term performance.
Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) announced that it will host an Investor Day in New York City on Thursday, October 8, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET. The announcement was made on August 7, 2026 via GlobeNewsWire.
Why it matters — An investor day gives AVO watchers an opportunity to hear directly from company leadership and learn more about the company's business strategy and outlook.
Zacks Investment Research reports that Mission Produce's (AVO) deal with Calavo adds packing capacity and prepared-foods offerings, with an estimated $25 million in synergies. The article suggests the deal opens new paths for profitable long-term growth.
Why it matters — AVO watchers would care because the Calavo deal could expand the company's operations and improve its long-term growth prospects.
Mission Produce (AVO) may benefit from improving avocado pricing, broader sourcing capabilities, and its Calavo deal as supply-demand conditions normalize.
Why it matters — Improving pricing and supply-chain moves could help Mission Produce's margins as the avocado market stabilizes.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Mission Produce, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $17, with estimates ranging from $15 to $18. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering Mission Produce, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Mission Produce, Inc. 57 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Mission Produce, Inc. ranks 57 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (88 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +26.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Mission Produce, Inc. 57 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Mission Produce, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AVO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $15 to $18 over the next 12 months.
Mission Produce, Inc. returned +7.0% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Mission Produce Inc. is a leading global company specializing in the sourcing, farming, packaging, marketing, and distribution of fresh Hass avocados, mangoes, and blueberries.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 11 Aug 2026): "Mission Produce vs. Dole: Which Fresh Produce Stock Looks Stronger?". Zacks Investment Research compares Mission Produce (AVO) and Dole (DOLE) in the fresh produce sector, noting AVO's avocado-focused strategy contrasts with Dole's globally diversified category approach.
Mission Produce Inc. is a leading global company specializing in the sourcing, farming, packaging, marketing, and distribution of fresh Hass avocados, mangoes, and blueberries. It serves food retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice customers throughout the United States and international markets. The company operates across three key segments: Marketing and Distribution, which sources fruit from growers and manages global distribution; International Farming, encompassing owned orchards in regions like Peru, Colombia, and California; and Blueberries, focused on plantation and harvesting activities. Mission Produce Inc. provides essential services including ripening, bagging, custom packing, logistical management, quality assurance, merchandising support, promotional assistance, market trend insights, and training. Its vertically integrated operations and extensive grower relationships across premium regions such as Mexico, Chile, Guatemala, New Zealand, and South Africa ensure consistent year-round supply of high-quality produce. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Oxnard, California, Mission Produce Inc. plays a vital role in the food distribution industry within the consumer staples sector, leveraging advanced infrastructure like packing facilities and distribution centers to meet growing demand for fresh avocados and other fruits.
CEO Mr. John Pawlowski · 3,800 employees · United States · https://missionproduce.com