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(Nasdaq: VITL) • August 2025 Corporate Presentation Vital Farms, Inc. Reporting Disclaimer This presentation contains, in addition to historical information, certain "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), that are based on our current assumptions, expectations and projections about future performance and events and relate to, among other matters, our future financial perfo ...

Financial Performance - Cal-Maine Foods exceeds earnings and revenue estimates [1] - Higher egg prices and sales volumes contribute to the positive results [1]

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Core Insights - In June 2025, Qingdao's Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.4% year-on-year, driven by a 1.1% rise in food prices and a 0.2% increase in non-food prices [1][3] Group 1: Price Changes - Food and tobacco prices rose by 1.1% year-on-year, contributing approximately 0.30 percentage points to the CPI increase [3] - Among the eight categories, prices for other goods and services, education, culture and entertainment, clothing, and living goods and services increased by 10.7%, 1.6%, 0.8%, and 0.1% respectively [3] - Conversely, healthcare, housing, and transportation and communication prices decreased by 0.2%, 0.3%, and 3.1% respectively [3] Group 2: Food Price Details - Grain prices increased by 0.4% year-on-year and 0.7% month-on-month, with flour prices up by 2.6% year-on-year [5] - Fresh vegetable prices rose by 3.1% year-on-year, with significant increases in lotus root and spinach prices, which rose by 33.7% and 28.8% respectively [5] - Pork prices decreased by 12.7% year-on-year, while water product prices increased by 8.5% year-on-year [5] Group 3: Industrial and Service Prices - Industrial consumer prices fell by 0.6% year-on-year, with clothing prices up by 0.8% year-on-year but down by 0.2% month-on-month [8] - Transportation tool prices decreased by 3.2% year-on-year, with fuel car prices down by 4.4% year-on-year [8] - Service prices increased by 0.6% year-on-year, with travel-related service prices showing mixed trends [10]

Supply Chain & Market Dynamics - During a period of peak egg prices, a significant quantity of 280,000 eggs disappeared from a freight truck [1] Potential Implications - The incident raises questions about supply chain security and potential market manipulation during periods of high demand and pricing [1]

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Core Insights - Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) and Tyson Foods (TSN) are leading U.S. producers in protein-based food products, with CALM focusing on eggs and TSN on meat [1] - Both companies operate in the essential food sector, benefiting from commodity price fluctuations and consumer staple demand [1] Company Overview - Cal-Maine, based in Ridgeland, MS, has a market capitalization of $4.6 billion and is the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the U.S. [2] - Tyson, located in Springdale, AR, has a market capitalization of $19.4 billion and operates in four segments: Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Prepared Foods [3] Financial Performance - In Q3 fiscal 2025, CALM reported earnings per share (EPS) of $10.38, up from $3.00 in the same quarter last year, with revenues increasing 102% year-over-year to $1.42 billion [5] - Tyson's Q2 fiscal 2025 revenues were $13 billion, with EPS of $0.92, reflecting a 48% increase due to cost relief and efficiency gains in the Chicken segment [10][11] Market Trends - The demand for eggs remains strong as they are considered a cost-effective source of high-quality protein, with increasing consumer preference for cage-free and pasture-raised options [7] - Tyson is experiencing strong consumer demand for protein, particularly in its Chicken segment, which has shown improved efficiencies and rising volumes [15] Strategic Initiatives - Cal-Maine is investing in organic and bolt-on growth, focusing on cage-free and prepared egg products, with plans to complete $60 million in capital projects to increase production capacity [8][9] - Tyson is modernizing and expanding capacity while enhancing its brands, focusing on operational excellence and waste reduction, particularly in Prepared Foods [15] Valuation and Investment Outlook - Cal-Maine is trading at a forward earnings multiple of 17.79X, while Tyson is at 13.23X, indicating Tyson may offer a more attractive valuation [19] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Cal-Maine's fiscal 2025 earnings is $22.73 per share, a 299.5% increase year-over-year, while Tyson's estimate is $3.90 per share, a 25.81% rise [16][17] - In the past year, Cal-Maine's stock has gained 67%, contrasting with Tyson's 3.5% decline [18]

Grocery Price Trends - Bank of America Securities analysts conducted a grocery price study in Las Vegas, revealing average prices increased by 2% year-over-year and 23% compared to 2019, with eggs being a significant contributor to the rise [1][4][5] - Excluding eggs, prices rose only 1%, with dairy prices increasing by 8% and center store prices slightly declining by 1% [4] Retailer Comparisons - Year-over-year price hikes were most significant at Kroger Company and least at Dollar Tree's Family Dollar and Amazon's Whole Foods Market [1] - Over a six-year period, the largest price increases were observed at Sprouts Farmers Market and Dollar General, while Whole Foods Market and Walmart experienced the smallest increases [2][5] - Walmart maintained the lowest grocery prices among all retailers except Dollar Tree, which offered $1.25 items that were 16% cheaper than Walmart [2][3] Specific Price Observations - At Dollar General Market, produce prices were 16% higher than Walmart's, an increase from a 14% gap the previous year [3] - Egg prices surged between 30% to 70% across nearly all retailers, except for Sprouts Farmers Market, where prices remained flat [4]

• May 2025 Corporate Presentation (Nasdaq: VITL) Vital Farms, Inc. Reporting Disclaimer This presentation contains, in addition to historical information, certain "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), that are based on our current assumptions, expectations and projections about future performance and events and relate to, among other matters, our future financial performa ...