Cal-Maine Foods Q2 net income falls 53.1% to $102.8 million as egg prices drop
Cal-Maine Foods reported fiscal 2026 second-quarter results for the period ended November 29, 2025. Net sales fell 19.4% to $769.5 million, and diluted earnings per share fell 52.3% to $2.13, as shell egg selling prices dropped 26.5%. The company also said it will pay a dividend of approximately $0.72 per share and repurchased $74.8 million of its stock during the quarter.
Key points
- Net sales were $769.5 million, down 19.4% from $954.7 million a year earlier.
- Net income attributable to Cal-Maine Foods was $102.8 million, down 53.1%; diluted EPS was $2.13 versus $4.47.
- Shell egg sales fell 28.1%, with selling prices 26.5% lower and sales volume 2.2% lower.
- Dividend of approximately $0.72 per share is payable February 12, 2026, to holders of record on January 28, 2026.
The filing
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