Cal-Maine Foods Inc (CALM) has declared a dividend of $1.38 per share, payable to shareholders of record. The ex-dividend date is set for October 28, 2025, meaning investors must own shares before this date to receive the payment. The dividend will be distributed on November 12, 2025.
This announcement highlights a significant decrease of 41.5% from the previous dividend of $2.35 per share. The current dividend yield stands at 6.44%, reflecting the annual dividend income relative to the stock price.
Cal-Maine Foods engages in the production, grading, packing, marketing, and distribution of shell eggs, employing 3,828 full-time workers. Its operations include hatching chicks, growing flocks, and producing various types of eggs, including specialty options like cage-free and organic. The company has a market capitalization of $4.3 billion and a trailing P/E ratio of 3.35.
The reduction in the dividend may indicate changing business conditions or shifts in capital allocation priorities. Investors should consider the company's financial health and dividend history when evaluating the sustainability of its dividend payments.
Upcoming earnings are scheduled for July 20, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $1.32 and revenue of $744.5 million.