Goldman Sachs
May 13, 2026
Cal-Maine Foods Inc. Global Staples Forum 2026 Key Takeaways
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Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) is focusing on earnings durability by expanding its specialty egg mix and prepared foods segment while adopting a hybrid pricing model for conventional eggs. Goldman Sachs remains Neutral with a $82 price target as the company navigates flock size discrepancies and HPAI risks.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Management is focusing on shifting the earnings profile toward more durable, higher-margin specialty eggs and prepared foods while using hybrid pricing to manage conventional egg volatility.
- 2.Egg supply data is currently mixed, with USDA flock estimates at 310mm versus industry survey estimates as high as 360mm hens.
- 3.Prepared foods is targeted as the highest growth segment with a 9-10% CAGR, supported by a planned 30% capacity expansion.
Table of Contents
- Global Staples Forum
- Key Takeaways
- Valuation/Risks
- Disclosure Appendix
- Reg AC
- GS Factor Profile
- M&A Rank
- Quantum
- Disclosures
- Company-specific regulatory disclosures
- Distribution of ratings/investment banking relationships
- Price target and rating history chart(s)
- Target price history table(s)
- Regulatory disclosures
- Global product; distributing entities
- General disclosures
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Authors
Leah Jordan, CFAEli Thompson
Securities
CALM
Themes
Margin Expansion through Product MixSupply Chain UncertaintyImpact of GLP-1s on Food Consumption
Regions
North AmericaUnited States
