Cal-Maine Foods Q1 net sales rise 17.4% to $922.6 million; diluted EPS $4.12
Cal-Maine Foods reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, ended August 30, 2025. Net sales rose 17.4% to $922.6 million, and diluted earnings per share rose 34.6% to $4.12, with the Echo Lake Foods acquisition adding $70.5 million to sales. The company also declared a dividend of $1.37 per share, payable November 13, 2025, to holders of record on October 29, 2025.
Key points
- Net sales of $922.6 million, up 17.4% from $785.9 million a year earlier
- Diluted EPS of $4.12, up from $3.06; net income attributable to the company of $199.3 million, up 32.9%
- Operating income of $249.2 million, up 33.3%; gross profit of $311.3 million, up 25.9%
- Dividend of $1.37 per share, payable November 13, 2025, to holders of record on October 29, 2025
The filing
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