Cal-Maine Foods Q1 Loss Exceeds Estimates as Egg Prices Slump

Key Facts

1Cal-Maine Foods reported a fiscal Q1 loss of $1.26 per share, wider than the estimated loss of $0.77.

2Net sales fell 42% year-over-year to $539.60 million, driven primarily by lower egg prices.

Cal-Maine Foods reported a fiscal first-quarter loss of $1.26 per share, which was wider than the estimated loss of $0.77. Financial Modeling Prep reported that net sales fell 42% year-over-year to $539.60 million. The downturn was driven primarily by lower market prices for shell eggs compared to the previous year.

CALM closed at $68.06 on September 30, 2026, with the stock trading between a low of $63.5 and a high of $68.56 during the session. Despite reporting a $58.60 million loss compared to a profit in the prior year, Financial Modeling Prep noted that the company maintains a strong balance sheet while continuing to pursue acquisitions and operational spending amid early signs of price stability.