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CALM Stock Forecast: Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$74
+0.37% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $83 — +12.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 48 of 100 as at 11 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$3.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
48 / 100
Median analyst target
$83
Analysts covering
4
Revenue$552.6M−49.9% y/y
Operating income−$59.5M
Net income−$35.0M
Free cash flow−$24.7M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 May 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.7%
1M
−10.4%
YTD
−5.7%
1Y
−31.4%
From 52W high
−31.4%
From 52W low
+3.6%
$71
$108
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CALM stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 11 Sept 2026
48 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
98
Value
90
Issuance
83
Volatility
66
Accruals
40
Revisions
34
Momentum
33
Size
28
Growth
5

Quality (98): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Growth (5): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CALM stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CALM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$70$80$90$100$110Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CALMHigh $90Median $83Low $79

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says4 analysts
0 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $79Median $83High $90

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
4 Sept 2026StoneXDowngradeHold—
23 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform$75 → $83
23 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
14 July 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight$90 → $85
14 July 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
25 Mar 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform$85 → $80
25 Mar 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
18 Mar 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight$85 → $90
18 Mar 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
8 Jan 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
8 Jan 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
30 Dec 2025Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
1 Dec 2025BenchmarkInitiatesBuy—
3 Oct 2025BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
3 Oct 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
14 Aug 2025Goldman SachsInitiatesNeutral—
24 July 2025BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
24 July 2025Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
15 July 2025Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 May 2025BMO CapitalInitiatesMarket Perform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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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. CALM appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

CALM vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. returned −31.4% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CALM vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
60708090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CALMS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CALM analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−60.2%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
11.2×

Cheaper than 56% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.2×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

Price / book
1.3×

Cheaper than 63% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
5.5×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−49.9%

Higher than 6% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−49.9%

Higher than 11% of US stocks

Gross margin
6.2%

Higher than 6% of US stocks

Operating margin
−11.0%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Net margin
10.9%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
12.2%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.9%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.9%

Higher than 44% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. has a market value of $3.5B and an enterprise value of $2.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $2.9B. The latest quarter shrank 49.9% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $318.1M, a 10.9% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $6.56.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $328.5M.

  • Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. spent $131.1M on share buybacks and $231.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 May 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 47.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 11.2×; forward P/E: 20.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.93%, paying out 72% of earnings.

  • Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. employs 4,762 people — $611K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 May 2026 · market figures as at 12 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CALM vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelFarm Products
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CALMCal-Maine Foods, Inc.$3.5B
48
AGROAdecoagro SA$1.7B
27
DMCDel Monte Corp.$1.5B
56
DOLEDole plc$1.3B
74
TSNTyson Foods, Inc.$18.3B
53
BGBunge Global SA$23.7B
42
VITLVital Farms, Inc.$436.3M
11

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News

Latest CALM news & analysis

Cal-Maine Foods Schedules First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast

GlobeNewsWire · 9 Sept 2026neutral

Cal-Maine Foods announced it will release its fiscal 2027 first-quarter results at approximately 6:00 a.m., accompanied by a conference call and webcast. The announcement outlines the scheduled timing for the company's earnings report.

Why it matters — Cal-Maine stockholders and analysts will want to note the scheduled date and time of the upcoming first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings release and conference call.

This Cal-Maine Foods Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 4 Downgrades For Friday

Benzinga · 4 Sept 2026negative

A Benzinga article reports that a Cal-Maine Foods analyst is no longer bullish, listing the stock among the top four downgrades for the day. The piece highlights early Wall Street analyst rating changes for these companies.

Why it matters — CALM watchers would care because an analyst downgrade can shift sentiment and signal changed expectations for the company's outlook.

Cal-Maine Foods to Participate in Barclays Global Consumer Conference

GlobeNewsWire · 31 Aug 2026neutral

Cal-Maine Foods announced that members of its management team will participate in the Barclays Global Consumer Conference on September 9–10, 2026, at the InterContinental Boston. The announcement was made on August 31, 2026.

Why it matters — CALM watchers would care because the company's management participation at a major investor conference offers an opportunity for exposure and engagement with the investment community.

Cal-Maine Foods Releases Fiscal Year 2025 Impact Report

GlobeNewsWire · 31 Aug 2026neutral

Cal-Maine Foods released its Fiscal Year 2025 Impact Report, which highlights the company's strategy, operational excellence, and commitment to responsible business practices. The report was announced via GlobeNewsWire.

Why it matters — The impact report offers CALM watchers insight into the company's strategic priorities and responsible business initiatives for fiscal year 2025.

Cal-Maine: Turning A Brutal Downturn Into An Opportunity

Seeking Alpha · 20 Aug 2026positive

Cal-Maine Foods reported a 49.9% year-over-year revenue decline in Q4 2026 as conventional egg prices collapsed amid industry oversupply. Specialty Eggs and Prepared Foods reached 53% of net sales, reducing dependence on cyclical conventional eggs, while egg prices have recently recovered from extreme lows, suggesting the supply-demand imbalance may be nearing a turning point.

Why it matters — CALM watchers would care because the report highlights both the severity of the conventional-egg downturn and the company's ongoing shift toward higher-margin specialty and prepared products, along with early signs of a possible pricing recovery.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CALM stock

What is the CALM stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $83, with estimates ranging from $79 to $90. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CALM stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. 48 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 11 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CALM?

As at 11 Sept 2026, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. ranks 48 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 Quality (98 of 100).

Will CALM stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +12.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. 48 out of 100 as at 11 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CALM stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CALM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $79 to $90 over the next 12 months.

How has CALM stock performed over the past year?

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. returned -31.4% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. do?

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. is a leading U.S.

What is the latest news on CALM?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 9 Sept 2026): "Cal-Maine Foods Schedules First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast". Cal-Maine Foods announced it will release its fiscal 2027 first-quarter results at approximately 6:00 a.m., accompanied by a conference call and webcast. The announcement outlines the scheduled timing for the company's earnings report.

Company

About Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. is a leading U.S. food company focused on the production, grading, packaging, marketing, and distribution of shell eggs and egg-based products. Its portfolio includes conventional eggs alongside specialty varieties such as cage-free, organic, brown, free-range, pasture-raised, and nutritionally enhanced eggs. The company also serves retail and foodservice customers with ready-to-eat and prepared egg products through a network of farms, hatcheries, processing plants, feed mills, and distribution facilities. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. supplies national and regional grocery chains, club stores, and foodservice distributors, making it an important participant in the American protein and breakfast foods market. Headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. is recognized for its broad product mix and integrated operations across the U.S. egg supply chain.

CEO Mr. Sherman L. Miller · 4,762 employees · United States · https://www.calmainefoods.com