Cal-Maine Foods Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results
Cal-Maine Foods reported a strong performance for Q3 of fiscal 2022, with net sales rising by 33.0% to $477.5 million, compared to $359.1 million in Q3 of fiscal 2021. Net income soared to $39.5 million, or $0.81 per share, up from $13.5 million, or $0.28 per share in the previous year. The average selling price for all eggs increased by 29.4% to $1.612 per dozen. Gross margin improved to 19.2%, reflecting favorable market conditions and expense management.
- Net sales increased by 33.0% to $477.5 million.
- Net income surged to $39.5 million, or $0.81 per share.
- Gross margin improved by approximately 600 basis points to 19.2%.
- Total dozens sold rose by 2.8% in Q3.
- Specialty egg sales grew to $182.9 million, comprising 39.4% of total shell egg revenue.
- Production costs per dozen increased by 16.9%, primarily due to higher feed costs.
- Year-to-date total dozens sold decreased modestly by 0.7%.
Net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 increased 33.0 percent to
For the thirty-nine weeks ended
“Our fiscal third quarter gross margin of 19.2 percent improved approximately 600 basis points compared to the prior-year quarter. This increase reflects overall improved market conditions, strong growth in our specialty egg sales, our continued focus on expense management and our ability to leverage our owned production capabilities.
“In the third quarter of fiscal 2022, our total dozens sold increased to 287.7 million versus 279.7 million in the prior-year quarter, reflecting an increase in specialty egg dozens sold, partially offset by a decrease in conventional egg dozens sold. In the third quarter, industry retail demand for shell eggs decreased slightly as compared to the strong demand of the “stay-at-home” COVID-19 period. However, with improving demand for food service breaking stock, overall demand is returning to a more consistent, historical pattern. Year-to-date, our total dozens sold decreased modestly to 811.8 million, or 0.7 percent, driven by a 5.2 percent decrease in conventional volumes, partially offset by an 11.7 percent increase in specialty egg volumes. Our year-to-date shell egg sales volumes within the retail sales channel were down 2.5 percent as compared with a 7.6 percent volume decline in the retail shell egg market for the comparable period.2 We attribute our ability to support our sales volumes, in part, to continued investment in our specialty egg business, including cage-free capabilities, and strategic expansion of our distribution network through our recent additional investment in Southwest Specialty Eggs in the southern
“The table egg layer hen inventory reported by the
“Specialty egg sales totaled
“We are closely monitoring the recently reported outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (“HPAI”). As of
“For the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we reported operating income of
“Supplies of corn and soybean remained tight relative to demand in our fiscal third quarter as evidenced by the near-record-low stock-to-use ratio for corn, as well as weather-related shortfalls in production and yields, and the ongoing disruptions related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Going forward: market indications point to corn and soybean pricing pressures and higher volatility tied to the
“Despite input cost pressures and other market uncertainties, we remain focused on managing our operations as efficiently and safely as possible. We have continued to deliver against our key performance metrics, and we commend the work of our managers and employees across our operations for consistent execution in challenging conditions. Our commitment to be the most reliable and sustainable producer of fresh shell eggs and egg products remains unwavering. Cal-Maine Foods’ differentiated product mix and proven operating model continue to support our ability to meet changing customer demand and extend our market reach. Importantly, we have the financial strength to support our organic growth and expansion opportunities and consider potential acquisitions that are accretive to our business,” added Baker.
For the third quarter of fiscal 2022,
Select operating statistics for the third quarter of fiscal 2022 compared with the prior-year period are shown below:
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13 Weeks Ended |
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39 Weeks Ended |
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Dozen Eggs Sold (000) |
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287,651 |
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279,715 |
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811,821 |
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817,360 |
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Dozen Eggs Produced (000) |
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264,433 |
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248,130 |
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757,677 |
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731,205 |
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% Specialty Sales (dozen) |
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33.1 |
% |
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27.4 |
% |
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30.0 |
% |
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26.6 |
% |
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% Specialty Sales (dollars) |
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39.4 |
% |
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41.5 |
% |
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40.2 |
% |
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42.0 |
% |
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Net Average Selling Price (per dozen) |
$ |
1.612 |
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$ |
1.246 |
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$ |
1.414 |
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$ |
1.185 |
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Net Average Selling Price Specialty Eggs (per dozen) |
$ |
1.923 |
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$ |
1.895 |
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$ |
1.900 |
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$ |
1.876 |
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Feed Cost (per dozen) |
$ |
0.562 |
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$ |
0.467 |
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$ |
0.546 |
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$ |
0.422 |
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Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements are based on management’s current intent, belief, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our company and our industry. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that are difficult to predict and may be beyond our control. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include, among others, (i) the risk factors set forth in the Company’s
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
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(Unaudited) |
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SUMMARY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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13 Weeks Ended |
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39 Weeks Ended |
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Net sales |
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$ |
477,485 |
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$ |
359,080 |
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$ |
1,184,195 |
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$ |
999,189 |
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Cost of sales |
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385,903 |
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311,563 |
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1,042,221 |
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876,457 |
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Gross profit |
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91,582 |
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47,517 |
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141,974 |
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122,732 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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52,686 |
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47,656 |
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146,991 |
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135,494 |
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(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets |
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(674 |
) |
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354 |
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(2,855 |
) |
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476 |
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Operating income (loss) |
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39,570 |
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(493 |
) |
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(2,162 |
) |
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(13,238 |
) |
Other income, net |
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13,478 |
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12,325 |
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21,814 |
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15,462 |
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Income before income taxes |
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53,048 |
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11,832 |
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19,652 |
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2,224 |
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Income tax expense (benefit) |
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13,594 |
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(1,716 |
) |
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(2,921 |
) |
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(4,080 |
) |
Net income |
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39,454 |
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13,548 |
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22,573 |
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6,304 |
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Less: Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
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(63 |
) |
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— |
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(91 |
) |
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— |
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Net income attributable to |
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$ |
39,517 |
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$ |
13,548 |
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$ |
22,664 |
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$ |
6,304 |
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Net income per common share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.81 |
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$ |
0.28 |
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$ |
0.46 |
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$ |
0.13 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.81 |
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$ |
0.28 |
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$ |
0.46 |
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$ |
0.13 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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48,886 |
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48,530 |
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48,888 |
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48,511 |
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Diluted |
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49,036 |
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48,659 |
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49,035 |
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48,649 |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
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(Unaudited) |
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(In thousands) |
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SUMMARY BALANCE SHEETS |
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ASSETS |
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Cash and short-term investments |
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$ |
96,714 |
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$ |
169,510 |
Receivables, net |
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180,037 |
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126,639 |
Inventories |
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240,087 |
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218,375 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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5,872 |
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5,407 |
Current assets |
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522,710 |
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519,931 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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671,373 |
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589,417 |
Other noncurrent assets |
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87,912 |
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119,826 |
Total assets |
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$ |
1,281,995 |
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$ |
1,229,174 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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$ |
120,665 |
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$ |
89,191 |
Current portion of lease obligations |
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708 |
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906 |
Current liabilities |
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121,373 |
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90,097 |
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Lease obligations, less current maturities |
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953 |
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1,472 |
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities |
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129,426 |
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124,824 |
Stockholders' equity |
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1,030,243 |
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1,012,781 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
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$ |
1,281,995 |
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$ |
1,229,174 |
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