Cal-Maine Foods(US:CALM)2025-06-27 12:13Company Overview - Cal-Maine Foods is the 1 U S producer and distributor of fresh eggs[6] - The company has a diversified customer base, with 34% of revenue from its largest customer and 49% from its top 3 customers as of FY24[22] - Cal-Maine's operating footprint includes 27 feed mills, 3 breeding facilities, 2 hatcheries, 49 production facilities, 49 processing & packaging facilities, and 5 egg product facilities[19] Market Dynamics and Strategy - Approximately 27% of U S households are expected to be in cage-free states by 2030, driving a shift in production[48] - Conventional eggs maintain a leading retail market share, accounting for 56% of dozens sold by volume in FYTD 25[59] - The company is focused on operational excellence, adapting to changing consumer demand, and responsible capital allocation[71, 73, 75] Financial Performance and Capital Allocation - Cal-Maine reported net income of $219064 million in Q2 2025[145] - The company has paid a total of $905 million in dividends since FY2000[96] - From FY 2022 to FY 2025 (YTD), Cal-Maine allocated $438 million to dividends, $122 million to maintenance CapEx, $251 million to organic growth, $203 million to inorganic growth, and $51 million to ready-to-eat products[103] Acquisitions and Growth - Cal-Maine acquired ISE America, Inc for $112 million, increasing cage-free capacity by 1 million cage-free laying hens[115] - The company has completed 25 acquisitions through Q2 2025[113]