News Sentiment

CALM sentiment intelligence

Cal-Maine Foods Inc news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 48 Balanced news tone 46 relevant articles
Exchange NASDAQ United States
Sector Consumer Defensive Market context
Industry Farm Products Read-through group
Latest close 88.34 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 48/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Price moving ahead of tone

Price is moving more forcefully than the current news tone suggests.

Primary event Market update

74/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 46

directly relevant articles

Source quality 3

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend inactive

+5.4% over one week, +13.1% over four weeks, trend inactive, and near fair-value range.

Latest direct headline Neutral

Is DOJ Egg Pricing Settlement And Securities Probe Altering The Investment Case For Cal-Maine Foods (CALM)?

Market Reaction

Price moving ahead of tone

58/100 confidence

Price is moving more forcefully than the current news tone suggests.

Primary event Market update 74/100 classification
One-week reaction 5.4% Price confirming higher
Trend fit Trend inactive 13.1% over four weeks
Fair value 22.2% Near fair-value range

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 6
Neutral 33
Negative 7

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 46
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Market source 8
TradingView 7
Stock Titan 3
simplywall.st 2
Seeking Alpha 2
GuruFocus 2
Sahm 2
Moomoo 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 19
Earnings 9
Regulatory and legal 7
Deals and strategy 6
Balance sheet 3
Analyst action 1
Macro sensitivity 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

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News Tape

Relevant headlines

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Business Wire Direct company coverage

CALM Investors Have Opportunity to Join Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm

The Schall Law Firm is investigating Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) for alleged securities law violations. This investigation follows a DOJ settlement where Cal-Maine and other companies were accused of coordinating to artificially inflate egg prices between June 2022 and M

Tone
Negative 19/100
Event
Regulatory and legal
Published
14 Jul 2026 14:30
Source
Business Wire
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Benchmark reiterates Buy on Cal-Maine Foods stock, $100 target

Benchmark has reiterated its Buy rating and $100 price target for Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:CALM). Despite a significant year-over-year decrease in earnings per share and EBITDA in Q3 fiscal 2026 due to avian influenza, the firm expects the upcoming earnings call to clarify that th

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
13 Jul 2026 13:14
Source
Investing.com
GuruFocus Direct company coverage

Cal-Maine Foods Inc (CALM) Stock Up 3.5% but GF Value Says Overv

Cal-Maine Foods Inc (CALM) shares rose 3.5% to $88.34, yet GuruFocus' GF Value™ indicates the stock is "Modestly Overvalued" at 27.7% above its intrinsic value estimate of $69.16. Despite a strong GF Score™ of 83/100, driven by excellent financial strength and profitability, its

Tone
Negative 36/100
Event
Market update
Published
10 Jul 2026 22:10
Source
GuruFocus
Sahm Direct company coverage

Is Cal Maine Foods (CALM) Fairly Valued As It Shifts Into Russell Value Indexes?

Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) is shifting into Russell Value Indexes, leading investors to reassess its risk and income characteristics. While a discounted cash flow analysis suggests a modest undervaluation at $86.75, the P/E ratio indicates the stock is expensive at 5.8x compared to a

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
10 Jul 2026 17:39
Source
Sahm
Benzinga Direct company coverage

Top 3 Defensive Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff This Quarter

This article identifies three "defensive" consumer staples stocks—WD-40 Co (WDFC), Interparfums Inc (IPAR), and Cal-Maine Foods Inc (CALM)—that are currently considered overbought based on their Relative Strength Index (RSI) values above 70. Despite recent positive news like stro

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
10 Jul 2026 12:53
Source
Benzinga
North Tama Telegraph Direct company coverage

Dengler Domain: Egg Prices

Sean Dengler discusses the alleged price-fixing scheme involving major egg producers like Cal-Maine Foods, Hickman’s Egg Ranch, and Versova Holdings, which artificially inflated egg prices between 2022 and 2025. The article highlights how these companies allegedly exploited the a

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
10 Jul 2026 06:09
Source
North Tama Telegraph
Moomoo Direct company coverage

Market Chatter: Cal-Maine Foods' Founding Family Sold $320 Million Stake After Price Surge

Cal-Maine Foods' founding family, the Millers, sold a significant portion of their stake in the company, totaling $320 million, following a substantial increase in egg prices due to the avian flu outbreak. Despite the sale, the Miller family retains a 30% ownership, indicating co

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
09 Jul 2026 10:44
Source
Moomoo
New York Post Direct company coverage

Family that founded egg empire pocketed $320M during alleged price-fixing scheme: report

The family that founded Cal-Maine Foods, the largest egg producer in the US, sold $320 million worth of their controlling stake after federal investigators began probing an alleged egg price-fixing scheme. This sale occurred near the company's stock high, following a period where

Tone
Negative 20/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
08 Jul 2026 17:30
Source
New York Post
The Times-Independent Direct company coverage

Major egg producers ‘conspired’ to drive up prices, settlement says

Three major egg producers—Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., Versova Holdings, and Hickman’s Family Farms—are accused of conspiring to illegally drive up egg prices in Utah and 16 other states between June 2022 and March 2025. A settlement has been reached where Utah will receive approximate

Tone
Negative 27/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jul 2026 08:10
Source
The Times-Independent
TradingView Direct company coverage

CALM Stock Price and Chart — NASDAQ:CALM

This page provides a detailed overview of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) stock, including its current price, market capitalization, financial performance metrics, upcoming earnings dates, and contact information. It also features a collection of trading ideas and analyst ratings, a

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
08 Jul 2026 00:44
Source
TradingView
GlobeNewswire Direct company coverage

Cal-Maine Foods Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. will report its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 results on July 22, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET. The company will also host a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results. Information regarding the earnings r

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
07 Jul 2026 13:09
Source
GlobeNewswire
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

Does Cal-Maine Foods’ (CALM) Shift Into Value Indexes Recast Its Core Investment Narrative?

Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) was reclassified into Russell value and defensive indices and removed from growth indices in late June 2026, alongside an expansion of its board. This shift could influence how institutional investors perceive and size positions in the company, though it do

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
07 Jul 2026 13:09
Source
Simply Wall Street
Investing.com Canada Direct company coverage

Cal-Maine pays $1.5M in egg price-fixing deal as executives face no charges

Cal-Maine Foods, Versova, and Hickman's Egg Ranch settled a federal and state price-manipulation probe for $3.3 million, with Cal-Maine contributing $1.5 million and donating 30 million eggs. Despite collective profits of $1.22 billion during the alleged price-fixing period from

Tone
Negative 40/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
07 Jul 2026 12:11
Source
Investing.com Canada
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Cal-Maine Foods sets July 22 earnings call and webcast

Cal-Maine Foods (Nasdaq: CALM) announced it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 earnings on July 22, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET. Management will host a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET the same day. The earnings release and live webcast will b

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
06 Jul 2026 20:14
Source
Stock Titan
TechStock² Direct company coverage

Cal-Maine’s settlement dwarfed by $1.4 billion in higher egg sales

Cal-Maine Foods has agreed to a $1.5 million cash payout and the donation of 30 million eggs to settle claims of colluding to inflate egg prices. While the settlement itself is minor compared to the company's financial performance—representing only 0.12% of projected fiscal 2025

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
06 Jul 2026 19:14
Source
TechStock²
TradingView Direct company coverage

Price to book forward of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. – NASDAQ:CALM

The article displays the "Price to book forward" metric for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) on the TradingView platform. It provides financial data and indicates the market status as closed with no trades. The document primarily serves as a financial data point without furth

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
06 Jul 2026 06:13
Source
TradingView
TradingView Direct company coverage

Price to book forward of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. – SWB:CM2

This page from TradingView displays the "Price to book forward" metric for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (SWB:CM2) on the Stuttgart Stock Exchange. The current value is not displayed, and it indicates "No trades" as the market is closed. The content primarily shows navigation links and c

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
05 Jul 2026 20:10
Source
TradingView
TradingView Direct company coverage

Enterprise value to revenue forward of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. – SWB:CM2

This page provides financial information for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (SWB:CM2) on TradingView, specifically focusing on its enterprise value to revenue forward. The content briefly highlights key financial metrics and disclaims data sources like ICE Data Services and FactSet.

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
05 Jul 2026 01:40
Source
TradingView
CNBC Direct company coverage

Big egg producers settle price inflation probe with DOJ for 53 million eggs — and $3.3M

Three major egg producers, Cal-Maine Foods, Versova, and Hickman's Egg Ranch, have agreed to a $3.3 million settlement and will donate 53 million eggs to resolve a Department of Justice and state attorneys general probe into alleged price manipulation. The investigation, which be

Tone
Negative 31/100
Event
Regulatory and legal
Published
04 Jul 2026 13:39
Source
CNBC
Sahm Direct company coverage

Is Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) Cheap As Its DOJ Settlement Clears A Key Overhang?

Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) shares are under scrutiny after settling an antitrust investigation with the DOJ, leading to compliance measures, payments, and egg donations. While the company is classified into value indexes, the key question is whether its recent share price pullback su

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Regulatory and legal
Published
03 Jul 2026 12:40
Source
Sahm
TradingView Direct company coverage

Price to earnings forward of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. – SWB:CM2

This article focuses on the "Price to earnings forward" financial metric for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (SWB:CM2) on the Stuttgart Stock Exchange. The content primarily outlines navigation and product offerings on the TradingView platform, where this financial data can be located. It

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
03 Jul 2026 11:11
Source
TradingView
TradingView Direct company coverage

Price to earnings forward of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. – NASDAQ:CALM

This article presents financial data for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM), specifically focusing on its forward price-to-earnings ratio. It appears to be a financial data point from a larger platform rather than an analytical article, with the content largely composed of navi

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
03 Jul 2026 04:11
Source
TradingView
The New York Times Direct company coverage

Egg Producers to Pay $3.3 Million to Settle Federal Price-Fixing Lawsuit

Major egg producers, including Cal-Maine Foods Inc., Hickman’s Egg Ranch Inc., and Versova, have agreed to pay $3.3 million and donate over 53 million eggs to settle a federal price-fixing lawsuit. The antitrust action, brought by the U.S. government and 17 states, followed an in

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Regulatory and legal
Published
02 Jul 2026 23:39
Source
The New York Times
Arizona Daily Independent Direct company coverage

Hickman’s Egg Ranch and 2 Other Egg Companies Accused of Inflating Prices

Hickman's Egg Ranch, Cal-Maine Foods Inc., and Versova Holdings LLC are facing a federal lawsuit from the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and 17 State Attorneys General for allegedly conspiring to inflate egg prices nationwide. The companies are accused of manipulating da

Tone
Negative 20/100
Event
Regulatory and legal
Published
02 Jul 2026 01:39
Source
Arizona Daily Independent
TradingView Direct company coverage

Enterprise value to EBIT forward of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. – SWB:CM2

This article displays the enterprise value to EBIT forward for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (SWB:CM2). It provides a snapshot of this financial metric and indicates that the market was closed at the time of viewing with no trades reported. The content is presented in a data-centric styl

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
01 Jul 2026 23:39
Source
TradingView