Will Vertical Integration Aid Mission Produce's Long-Term Margins?

Key Takeaways Mission Produce posted a 17.5% gross margin in Q4 FY25, up 180 bps year over year.Mission Produce offset sharp avocado price declines with higher volumes and better asset utilization.Mission Produce leverages sourcing flexibility and cost control to steady margins in the long term.Mission Produce, Inc.’s (AVO) vertically integrated model has long been central to its strategy, but its importance becomes most visible during periods of pricing volatility and cost pressure. By controlling key part ...