SANTA PAULA, Calif., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: CVGW) (the “Company” or “Calavo”), a global leader in sourcing, packing and distribution of fresh avocados, tomatoes, papayas and processing of guacamole and other avocado products, today announced that it has received a non-binding, indicative proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of the Company for consideration nominally valued at $32.00 per share of the Company’s common stock, consisting of a combination ...

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Financial Performance - Net sales for the three months ended April 30, 2025, were $190,546 thousand, an increase from $184,383 thousand in the same period of 2024, representing a growth of 0.63%[12] - Gross profit for the six months ended April 30, 2025, was $33,817 thousand, compared to $31,298 thousand for the same period in 2024, reflecting an increase of 8.05%[12] - Operating income for the three months ended April 30, 2025, was $7,630 thousand, slightly up from $7,316 thousand in the prior year, indicating a growth of 4.31%[12] - Net income attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc. for the six months ended April 30, 2025, was $11,265 thousand, compared to a net loss of $205 thousand in the same period of 2024[12] - Basic net income per share for continuing operations was $0.38 for the three months ended April 30, 2025, compared to $0.36 for the same period in 2024, showing an increase of 5.56%[12] - For the three months ended April 30, 2025, net sales reached $190.546 million, a 3.3% increase from $184.383 million in the same period of 2024[24] - For the six months ended April 30, 2025, net sales reached $344,931 thousand, compared to $311,989 thousand for the same period in 2024, reflecting an increase of 10.5%[25] - Net income attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc. for the three months ended April 30, 2025, was $6.850 million, compared to a net loss of $6.062 million in the same period of 2024[15] - Basic and diluted net income per share attributable to Calavo Growers, Inc. for the three months ended April 30, 2025, was $0.38, compared to $0.34 for the same period in 2024[60] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash flows from operating activities for the six months ended April 30, 2025, were $11,264 thousand, significantly higher than $2,150 thousand in the same period of 2024[13] - The company reported a net increase in cash and cash equivalents to $60,361 thousand as of April 30, 2025, up from $4,273 thousand at the end of the same period in 2024[13] - The company declared a dividend of $0.20 per share in April 2025, totaling $3.574 million[15] - The company paid dividends of $3.6 million on January 31, 2025, and another $3.6 million on April 29, 2025, at a rate of $0.20 per share[38] - The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on June 3, 2025, payable on July 30, 2025[74] Segment Performance - The Fresh segment generated $160.531 million in sales for the three months ended April 30, 2025, compared to $136.055 million in the same period of 2024, reflecting an 18% increase[24] - The Prepared segment reported net sales of $15.885 million for the three months ended April 30, 2025, down from $17.628 million in the same period of 2024, a decrease of 9.9%[24] - The Fresh segment's sales for the six months ended April 30, 2025, totaled $284.370 million, compared to $235.686 million in the same period of 2024, an increase of 20.6%[24] Expenses and Costs - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $10,303 thousand for the three months ended April 30, 2025, from $13,020 thousand in the same period of 2024, a reduction of 20.9%[12] - The company incurred $10.4 million and $22.0 million of cost of sales to Belher for the three months ended April 30, 2025, and 2024, respectively[35] Assets and Liabilities - The total inventory as of April 30, 2025, was $41,625 thousand, up from $34,157 thousand as of October 31, 2024, marking an increase of 21.9%[27] - The net carrying value of long-lived assets as of April 30, 2025, was $51,058 thousand, down from $54,200 thousand as of October 31, 2024, a decrease of 5.4%[26] - The company had outstanding payables to Board members totaling $0.4 million as of April 30, 2025, compared to none as of October 31, 2024[29] - The investment in Don Memo was valued at $3 million as of April 30, 2025, an increase from $2.4 million as of October 31, 2024[32] - The company reported a total balance of shareholders' equity of $206.559 million as of April 30, 2025, up from $202.869 million as of January 31, 2025[15] Strategic Focus and Future Outlook - The company plans to continue focusing on operational efficiency and potential market expansion strategies in the upcoming quarters[8] - The company is currently evaluating the potential effects of recently issued accounting standards on its financial statement disclosures[21][22][23] - The company has not experienced any changes related to lease contingencies, with a maximum exposure of $32 million in future minimum lease payments[55][56] - The company continues to assess its obligation under lease contingencies but does not believe it is probable that it will be required to fulfill any obligations under these leases[56] Market and Risk Assessment - There have been no material changes in market risk from the information provided in Item 7A[138] - The quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk are included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2024[138] Other Notable Events - The company experienced a foreign currency gain of $957 thousand for the three months ended April 30, 2025, compared to a loss of $181 thousand in the same period of 2024[12] - The company has renamed its "Grown" reportable segment to "Fresh" to better reflect its activities, with no impact on financial results or performance metrics[18] - The Fresh Cut business was sold for a total transaction value of $83 million, with $52 million for business assets and $31 million for real estate[71][72] - The company incurred a goodwill impairment charge of $9.3 million in connection with the sale of the Fresh Cut business[68] - The company recorded a provision of $11 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 related to the 2013 tax assessment, which includes estimated fines, interest, and inflationary adjustments[53] - As of April 30, 2025, the company's VAT receivables from the Mexican government totaled $50.7 million (1.0 billion Mexican pesos), reflecting a slight increase from $48.7 million (976.0 million Mexican pesos) as of October 31, 2024[63]

Core Viewpoint - Calavo Growers, Inc. reported financial results for the second fiscal quarter and six-month period ended April 30, 2025, showing a mixed performance with increased net sales but decreased gross profit due to lower volumes in key segments [1][8]. Second Quarter Financial Overview - Total net sales for the second quarter were $190.5 million, a 3.3% increase from the prior year quarter [6][13]. - Fresh segment sales were $174.7 million, a 4.7% increase, while prepared segment sales were $15.9 million, a 9.9% decrease [6][13]. - Gross profit was $18.1 million, an 11.9% decrease from the prior year quarter, with fresh segment gross profit declining 13.4% to $14.1 million [6][15]. - Net income from continuing operations was $6.9 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, compared to $6.1 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter [6][20]. Six-Month Period Financial Overview - Total net sales for the six-month period were $344.9 million, a 10.6% increase from the prior year period [6][17]. - Fresh segment sales increased 12.4% to $314.4 million, while prepared segment sales decreased 5.4% to $30.5 million [6][17]. - Gross profit for the six-month period was $33.8 million, an 8.0% increase from the prior year period [6][18]. - Net income from continuing operations was $11.3 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared to a loss of $0.2 million, or $(0.01) per diluted share, in the prior year period [20]. Segment Performance - Fresh segment growth was supported by significantly higher average avocado pricing, which offset a year-over-year decline in volume [6][12]. - Prepared segment sales decreased primarily due to a decline in sales volume and average selling price [6][12]. - The tomato business experienced a sharp decline in gross profit due to adverse weather and abundant domestic supply, which pressured pricing [10][18]. Management Commentary - The CEO highlighted the strength of the commercial strategy and operational execution amid avocado market volatility, with revenue growth driven by strong pricing performance [8][12]. - Management anticipates strong momentum in the prepared segment during the second half of the year, supported by new customer wins and expanded programs [12][18]. Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of April 30, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $60.4 million and total debt of $4.7 million [21].

Calavo Growers, Inc. CVGW will release earnings results for the second quarter, after the closing bell on Monday, June 9.Analysts expect the Santa Paula, California-based company to report quarterly earnings at 53 cents per share, up from 50 cents per share in the year-ago period. According to data from Benzinga Pro, Calavo Growers projects quarterly revenue at $192.75 million, compared to $184.38 million a year earlier.On March 18, Calavo Growers announced a $25 million stock repurchase program.With the re ...

Core Insights - The avocado market is rapidly growing, with Mission Produce Inc. (AVO) and Calavo Growers Inc. (CVGW) as key players, each employing distinct strategies and market approaches [1][2][3] Group 1: Mission Produce (AVO) - AVO is positioned as a global leader in the avocado industry, showing strong momentum in fiscal 2025, particularly in its Marketing & Distribution segment despite supply disruptions in Mexico [4][5] - The company's growth strategy is centered on a vertically integrated model, diversified sourcing, and product expansion, with significant investments in infrastructure and a focus on operational efficiency [5][6] - Financially, AVO is demonstrating disciplined growth, with improved adjusted earnings and EBITDA, although it faces tariff uncertainties that could impact margins [6][11] Group 2: Calavo Growers (CVGW) - CVGW is focusing on profitability and operational efficiency, achieving its best first-quarter adjusted net income since 2019, indicating a successful turnaround after restructuring [7][8] - The company has a dual-segment portfolio, combining its Fresh segment with a Prepared segment, which remains strategically important despite facing margin pressures [8][10] - CVGW's operational backbone is strengthened by a vertically integrated supply chain and long-standing grower partnerships, with a significant reduction in SG&A expenses and a tripling of adjusted EBITDA [9][10] Group 3: Financial Estimates and Performance - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVO suggests year-over-year declines in sales and EPS for fiscal 2025, while CVGW is projected to experience growth in both metrics [11][14][16] - In the past three months, CVGW has outperformed AVO, with a total return of 16.8%, compared to AVO's decline of 12.3% [17] - AVO trades at a forward P/E multiple of 26.89X, above its 5-year median, while CVGW trades at a lower multiple of 12.49X, indicating a more attractive valuation for investors [21][22] Group 4: Investment Outlook - CVGW is viewed as a more compelling investment opportunity due to its operational turnaround, lower valuation, and improving financial performance, suggesting a favorable risk-reward profile [24][25][26] - Analyst sentiment is positive for CVGW, with forward estimates indicating growing confidence in its earnings potential, while AVO's premium pricing may limit upside surprises [27][28]

SANTA PAULA, Calif., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: CVGW), a global leader in the processing and distribution of avocados, tomatoes, papayas, and guacamole, today announced that it plans to release financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended April 30, 2025, after the market closes on Monday, June 9, 2025. About Calavo Growers, Inc.Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVGW) is a global leader in the processing and distribution of avocados, tomatoes, papayas and guacamole ...

SANTA PAULA, Calif., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: CVGW), a global leader in the avocado industry and provider of value-added fresh food (the "Company" or "Calavo"), today announced that following the formal business of the 2025 annual shareholder meeting (the "Annual Meeting"), the Company will provide a general business update. The Annual Meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Holders of record at the close of business on February ...

Core Insights - The avocados market is experiencing significant growth, projected to increase from $19.37 billion in 2024 to $21.32 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1% [2] - By 2029, the market size is expected to reach $30.85 billion, reflecting a CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period [3] Market Characteristics - The growth in the avocados market is driven by increased awareness of health benefits, rising demand for organic products, and changing dietary habits [2][5] - The market is characterized by a shift towards eCommerce for avocado-based products and a growing demand for convenience foods [3] Trends and Strategies - Major trends include a focus on healthier eating habits, technological advancements in food processing, and the expansion of avocado-based beauty products [4] - The rise of veganism and vegetarianism is also influencing market dynamics [4] Competitive Landscape - Key players in the avocado market include Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Calavo Growers Inc., and Mission Produce Inc., among others [8][20] - Companies are leveraging advanced technologies like high-pressure processing (HPP) to enhance product quality and shelf life [6] Recent Developments - Unifrutti Group's strategic acquisitions of Bomarea and AvoAmerica Peru aim to strengthen its presence in the avocado market and diversify its fruit offerings [7]

Strong Balance Sheet and Robust Liquidity Position Company for Buybacks to Enhance Shareholder ValueSANTA PAULA, Calif., March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: CVGW), a global leader in the avocado industry and provider of value-added fresh food (the “Company” or “Calavo”), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $25 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. “This repurchase program underscores our confidence in our ...