Allan Jacobs
Cal-Maine Foods Inc.
CALM-Q
TOP PICK
Aug 27, 2008
Egg prices have gone up very substantially in the US because of fewer hens per cage. Company has had huge earnings growth. Trading at 6X trailing earnings. Pays about a 5% dividend yield. Extremely good value.
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly CALM produces and distributes eggs for sale to national grocery and food service companies. With more people cooking at home, sales have been strong -- up over 11% over the year and beating analyst expectations by 4%. EPS of $0.25, also beat expecations of a $0.08 loss. As restaurants re-open sales should grow further. Analysts expect the dividend to be re-instated soon. We would buy this with a stop-loss at $34, looking to achieve $47 -- just over 20% upside. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $47.00)
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly CALM is the largest producer of regular shell and specialty eggs in the US. It carries no debt and has been growing its cash flow. They maintain a strong balance sheet by reducing the dividend following a quarterly financial loss. Recently reported EPS of $0.28 beat expectations of $0.07. The company announced a $0.034 dividend (implied payout ratio of 12%). We would buy this with a stop loss at $33, looking to achieve $47 -- upside potential over 20%. Yield 0.3% (Analysts’ price target is $47.00)
(A Top Pick Apr 01/21, Up 11.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with CALM is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $33) to $39.
(A Top Pick Apr 01/21, Up 21.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with CALM has achieved its $47 objective. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position and trailing up the stop (from $39) to $42.
(A Top Pick Apr 01/21, Up 42%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with CALM is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $42) to $50 at this time.
(A Top Pick Apr 01/21, Up 24.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with MRK has triggered its stop at $50. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time. This will result in a net investment gain of 29%, when combined with the previous buy recommendation.