# Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Agricultural Farm Products
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., along with its various subsidiary companies, handles the full scope of shell egg operations, from production and sorting to packaging, promotion, and delivery. The firm also offers a selection of specialized shell eggs, such as nutritionally enhanced, free-range, organic, and brown varieties. These premium products are marketed under prominent brand names like Egg-Land's Best, Land O' Lakes, Farmhouse Eggs, and 4-Grain, in addition to being supplied for private labels. Its diverse clientele includes major national and regional supermarket chains, warehouse clubs, inde...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $62.60 USD |
| Market Cap | $2.92B |
| P/E (TTM) | 53.50 |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.17 |
| 52-Week Range | $60.13 – $95.25 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | — |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | — |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | — /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.43 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | -89.8% / -45.4% / 187.2% / -2.1% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 411.3% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | -761.3% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 122.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | -225.9% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | $0.3570 | 2026-05-14 |
| 2026-01-28 | $0.7230 | 2026-02-12 |
| 2025-10-29 | $1.3780 | 2025-11-13 |
| 2025-08-04 | $2.3540 | 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-04-30 | $3.4950 | 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-01-29 | $1.4890 | 2025-02-13 |
| 2024-10-30 | $1.0190 | 2024-11-14 |
| 2024-08-05 | $0.7700 | 2024-08-20 |
| 2024-04-30 | $0.9970 | 2024-05-16 |
| 2024-01-30 | $0.1160 | 2024-02-15 |
| 2023-10-31 | $0.0060 | 2023-11-16 |
| 2023-08-04 | $0.7550 | 2023-08-22 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/calm/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. do?

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) operates in the Agricultural Farm Products industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is CALM's market cap?

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) has a market capitalization of approximately $2.92 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does CALM pay a dividend?

Yes, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) has a dividend payment history. The most recent payment, frequency, and full history are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does CALM pay dividends?

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.43 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is CALM's payout ratio?

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/calm
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/calm/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/calm/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/calm/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/calm/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/calm/peers

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