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Cal-Maine Foods Inc produces and sells shell eggs. Its main market is the United States. The company's product portfolio contains nutritionally enhanced, cage-free, organic, and brown eggs. Cal-Maine Foods markets the shell eggs to a diverse group of customers, including grocery-store chains, club stores, and food service distributors. The company's brands are Egg-Land's, Land O' Lakes, Farmhouse, and 4-Grain. The Company has one reportable operating segment, which is the production, grading, packaging, marketing and distribution of shell eggs.

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Movimientos destacados del premercado: Cal-Maine Foods sube un 3,8%, Sana Biotechnology lidera con un 220,6%.

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Investors might want to bet on Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/calm#NASDAQ">CALM</a>), as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This rating change essentially reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.
The Zacks rating relies solely on a company&#39;s changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
The power of a changing earnings picture in determining near-term stock price movements makes the Zacks rating system highly useful for individual investors since it can be difficult to make decisions based on rating upgrades by Wall Street analysts. These are mostly driven by subjective factors that are hard to see and measure in real-time.
As such, the Zacks rating upgrade for Cal-Maine is essentially a positive comment on its earnings outlook that could have a favorable impact on its stock price.
<h2>Most Powerful Force Impacting Stock Prices</h2>
The change in a company&#39;s future earnings potential, as reflected in earnings estimate revisions, and the near-term price movement of its stock are proven to be strongly correlated. The influence of institutional investors has a partial contribution to this relationship, as these big professionals use earnings and earnings estimates to calculate the fair value of a company&#39;s shares. An increase or decrease in earnings estimates in their valuation models simply results in higher or lower fair value for a stock, and institutional investors typically buy or sell it. Their transaction of large amounts of shares then leads to price movement for the stock.
Fundamentally speaking, rising earnings estimates and the consequent rating upgrade for Cal-Maine imply an improvement in the company&#39;s underlying business. Investors should show their appreciation for this improving business trend by pushing the stock higher.
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As empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock movements, tracking such revisions for making an investment decision could be truly rewarding. Here is where the tried-and-tested Zacks Rank stock-rating system plays an important role, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions.
The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. You can see <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stocks/buy-list/?ADID=zp_1link&amp;ICID=zpi _1link" target="_blank">the complete list of today&#39;s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;</a>.
<h2>Earnings Estimate Revisions for Cal-Maine</h2>
This egg producer is expected to earn $15.59 per share for the fiscal year ending May 2025, which represents a year-over-year change of 174%.
Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Cal-Maine. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 82.6%.
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Unlike the overly optimistic Wall Street analysts whose rating systems tend to be weighted toward favorable recommendations, the Zacks rating system maintains an equal proportion of &#39;buy&#39; and &#39;sell&#39; ratings for its entire universe of more than 4000 stocks at any point in time. Irrespective of market conditions, only the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks get a &#39;Strong Buy&#39; rating and the next 15% get a &#39;Buy&#39; rating. So, the placement of a stock in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks indicates its superior earnings estimate revision feature, making it a solid candidate for producing market-beating returns in the near term.
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The upgrade of Cal-Maine to a Zacks Rank #1 positions it in the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term.
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As egg prices soar due to shortages caused by the bird flu, a new warning signal is flashing red: Waffle House has added a 50-cents-per-egg <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/01/43372753/eggs-prices-soar-as-bird-flu-spreads-why-experts-expect-another-45-increase-in-2025">surcharge to its menu items. </a>
What To Know: Waffle House is known for its emergency preparedness and ability to deliver 24-hour, 365-day service, even under extreme conditions. FEMA unofficially uses the "Waffle House Index" to inform disaster responses and when the Waffle House makes adjustments, it might be time to pay attention.
Waffle House pointed to the impact of ongoing egg shortages and rising prices caused by bird flu as the reason for its new 50 cent egg surcharge.&nbsp;
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"While we hope these price fluctuations will be short-lived we cannot predict how long this shortage will last," the company told Reuters.&nbsp;
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the wholesale cost for a dozen eggs in the Midwest is $7.08, nearly seven times the price from two years ago. WholeFoods in New York City sells a dozen cage-free eggs for $11.99.&nbsp;
What Else: Eggs are so expensive that a $40,000 theft was reported over the weekend by Pete &amp; Gerry's Organics in Antrim Township, Pennsylvania. About 100,000 organic eggs were reportedly taken from the back of a distribution trailer, according to a CBS News <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stolen-eggs-pennsylvania-pete-and-gerry-farm/">report</a>.&nbsp;
The Pennsylvania State police are investigating but have not released any information on potential suspects or circumstances surrounding the theft.&nbsp;
Kalshi even has a<a href="https://kalshi.com/markets/kxeggs/egg-prices"> betting market</a> on egg prices that shows a 79% chance that egg prices will go up during President Donald Trump's first month in office.&nbsp;
What's Going On: The bird flu outbreak is behind the current egg shortages and high prices look to continue with no relief in sight. The USDA<a href="https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-price-outlook/summary-findings#:~:text=In%202025,%20prices%20for%20all,of%20-2.7%20to%205.5%20percent.%5C"> predicts</a> egg prices will rise another 45% in 2025 due in large part to the bird flu ravaging commercial flocks.
Data from USDA shows that a record number of more than 20 million egg-laying chickens died in the last quarter due to bird flu. Last week the second-largest egg producer in the U.S., Rose Acre Farms confirmed its chickens had tested positive for bird flu, likely extending the period of high egg prices and shortages.&nbsp;
Stocks To Watch: Egg producers are reporting record profits during the ongoing bird flu outbreak, however.&nbsp;
Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) , the nation&#8217;s largest egg producer, recently blew estimates out of the water with quarterly revenue of $954.7 million, well above the $751.49 million analyst estimate.
Cal-Maine Foods stock has gained more than 90% over the past year.&nbsp;
Another stock to watch is Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VITL#NASDAQ">VITL</a>), a smaller producer specializing in pasture-raised eggs. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Sarang Vora recently said he sees the company's sales growing at an annual growth rate of 19% to 20% and hitting the $1 billion mark in 2027.&nbsp;
Vital Farms stock is up nearly 150% over the past year.&nbsp;
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Shares of egg producer Cal-Maine Foods are trading lower. Weakness may be due to uncertainty regarding bird flu concerns.

Egg prices in the U.S. have risen 60% over the past year, due in large part to the bird flu ravaging commercial flocks. Here's a look at why experts see the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/01/43117087/bird-flu-update-first-commercial-case-in-georgia-moderna-receives-590-million-to-develop-vaccine"> prices continuing to climb.</a> 
The Details: The average price for a dozen large, grade-A eggs rose 60% over the past year, reaching $4.15 in December, according <a href="https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/APU0000708111">to data</a> from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The USDA predicts egg prices <a href="https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-price-outlook/summary-findings#:~:text=In%202025,%20prices%20for%20all,of%20-2.7%20to%205.5%20percent.%5C">will </a>rise another 45% in 2025 due to a strain of bird flu known as H5N1 that killed 13.2 million commercial egg-laying hens in December.
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On top of the record-high prices, consumers are also facing egg shortages and purchase limits at major retailers like Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) and Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>). 
Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that a record number of more than 20 million egg-laying chickens died in the last quarter due to bird flu.&nbsp;
In an attempt to contain the virus, farmers are compensated for chickens and eggs that are destroyed through a USDA program which said it had paid out $1.25 billion to farmers since the outbreak started in 2022, according to a CBS News <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/egg-industry-chicken-deaths-bird-flu/">report</a>.&nbsp;
In fact, egg producers are reporting record profits during the latest bird flu outbreak. Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NYSE">CALM</a>), the nation's largest egg producer, reported<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/42862269/cal-maine-foods-stock-climbs-after-strong-q2-results-eps-beat-revenues-beat"> its most recent </a>quarterly revenue at $954.7 million, well above the $751.49 million consensus estimate.
The company attributed its high revenue in part to restricted supply resulting from bird flu outbreaks. Cal-Maine Foods stock has gained more than 75% over the past six months.&nbsp;
Telsey Advisory Group analyst Sarang Vora initiated coverage this week on Vital Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VITL#NASDAQ">VITL</a>), a smaller producer specializing in pasture-raised eggs. Vora said he sees the company&#8217;s sales growing at an annual growth rate of 19% to 20% and hitting the $1 billion mark in 2027, versus $600 million in 2024. 
This week, Rose Acre Farms, the second-largest egg producer in the U.S., confirmed its chickens had tested positive for bird flu, likely extending the period of high egg prices and shortages. 
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According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the current bird flu outbreak has caused 67 human cases of bird flu in the U.S. and one death associated with the virus. The virus was confirmed on Friday at a commercial poultry production facility in Georgia, the nation's top state <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/01/43046294/bird-flu-raising-red-flags-among-health-officials-cdc-urges-faster-testing">for chicken production. </a>
What To Know: The CDC said that the current public health risk is low and the agency is watching the situation carefully and monitoring people with animal exposures. Bird flu is "widespread in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows with several recent human cases in U.S. dairy and poultry workers," the CDC stated in its <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/situation-summary/index.html">most recent</a> update.&nbsp;
On Friday, the Georgia Department of Agriculture announced it <a href="https://agr.georgia.gov/avian-influenza">detected</a> a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at a commercial poultry producer in the state. The case marks the first in Georgia, the nation's top state for chicken production, since the 2022 countrywide outbreak. 
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"This is a serious threat to Georgia's #1 industry and the livelihoods of thousands of Georgians who make their living in our state's poultry industry," Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper said in a news release.&nbsp;
According to an AP News<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bird-flu-georgia-chicken-commercial-flock-a5bcad4662d4cf60212f6acb4a55d2ad"> report,</a> the bird flu virus has been detected in 84 commercial and backyard flocks in the past month with 10.7 million birds affected. The virus has also been confirmed in dozens of dairy farms.
What Else: On Friday, Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/01/43105845/why-is-moderna-stock-trading-higher-on-tuesday-2">it received</a> an additional $590 million award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to accelerate the development of its mRNA-based influenza vaccines, including bird flu.
In 2023, Moderna commenced a Phase 1/2 study to generate safety and immunogenicity data for an investigational pandemic influenza vaccine (mRNA-1018) candidate against the H5 and H7 avian influenza viruses. Based on the preliminary data from the Phase 1/2 study, Moderna is preparing to advance mRNA-1018 into Phase 3. 
Other pharmaceutical companies, including Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>), have bird flu vaccine candidates currently in clinical trials. 
CureVac BV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVAC#NASDAQ">CVAC</a>) started a phase I/II study on its bird flu vaccine candidate developed in collaboration with GSK plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSK#NYSE">GSK</a>). 
Egg producer Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NYSE">CALM</a>) reported<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/42862269/cal-maine-foods-stock-climbs-after-strong-q2-results-eps-beat-revenues-beat"> its most recent </a>quarterly revenue of $954.7 million, well above the  $751.49 million consensus estimate, due in part to restricted supply resulting from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks. Cal-Maine Foods stock gained more than 75% over the past six months. 
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<li>JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $30 to $29 on Jan. 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Bryan Spillane maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $31 to $29 on Dec. 20, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
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<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Adam Samuelson maintained a Sell rating and raised the price target from $47 to $52 on July 17, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Ben Bienvenu reiterated an Equal-Weight rating with a price target of $65 on April 3, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Jan. 7, Cal-Maine Foods reported better-than-expected quarterly EPS and revenues.</li>
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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling over 150 points on Wednesday.
Shares of AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) rose sharply during Tuesday's session after posted stronger-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/42862022/aar-shares-climb-on-better-than-expected-q2-results-details">second-quarter results.</a>
The company reported quarterly earnings of 90 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 84 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $686.1 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $654.18 million.
AAR shares jumped 9.6% to $67.67 on Wednesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
<ul>
<li>Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANA#NASDAQ">SANA</a>) shares jumped 249% to $5.77 after the company on Tuesday announced clinical trial results from its type 1 diabetes study of islet cell transplantation without immunosuppression.</li>
<li>Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIR#NASDAQ">VIR</a>) gained 64% to $12.97 after the company announced it&#8217;s presenting initial Phase 1 data from its two dual-masked T-cell engagers (TCEs): VIR-5818 and VIR-5500.</li>
<li>AngioDynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANGO#NASDAQ">ANGO</a>) surged 25% to $11.74 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance.</li>
<li>Absci Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABSI#NASDAQ">ABSI</a>) rose 17% to $3.5900 after the company announced a strategic collaboration with AMD.</li>
<li>eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBAY#NASDAQ">EBAY</a>) surged 11.5% to $70.44 after Meta announced a test in Germany, France and the US that will allow buyers to browse eBay listings directly on Facebook Marketplace.</li>
<li>Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MATW#NASDAQ">MATW</a>) gained 10.2% to $29.87 as the company agreed to sell SGK Brand Solutions.</li>
<li>Arcadium Lithium plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALTM#NASDAQ">ALTM</a>) rose 8.6% to $5.72 after the company announced it secured CFIUS clearance regarding Rio Tinto&#8217;s proposed acquisition.</li>
<li>Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) gained 7.1% to $111.00 as the company posted better-than-expected results for its second quarter. The company said it set a quarterly record for total dozens sold and specialty dozens sold. It also announced a cash dividend of approximately $1.49 per share.</li>
<li>ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADTN#NASDAQ">ADTN</a>) rose 6.3% to $10.25.</li>
<li>Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>) gained 4.6% to $96.24 after the company announced it entered into a definitive deal to acquire Bold Medical.</li>
<li>UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) gained 3.7% to $212.25 following upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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AAR Posts Upbeat Results, Joins AngioDynamics, eBay, Cal-Maine Foods And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Wednesday

U.S. stock futures advanced on Wednesday after closing lower on Tuesday. Futures of all four major indices rose in premarket trade.
After a mixed close on Monday and a fall on Tuesday, the U.S. market has remained sluggish in yet another truncated week as it will remain closed for former President Jimmy Carter&#8217;s &#8216;National Day of Mourning&#8217; on Thursday, Jan. 9.
The 10-year and two-year Treasury notes yielded 4.67% and 4.28%, respectively. The probability of having no change in the interest rates for the upcoming Jan. 31, 2025, FOMC meeting was at 95.2%, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according to</a> CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>.
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.38%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.30%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.24%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.11%</td>
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In premarket trading on Wednesday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 0.33% to $590.60&nbsp;and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.36% to $517.02, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
U.S. stocks experienced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42867409/sp-500-down-over-1-amid-decline-in-nvidia-fear-greed-index-remains-in-fear-zone">downturn </a>on Tuesday, with the S&amp;P 500 closing more than 1% lower. This decline was primarily driven by a decline in major technology companies.
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares retreated significantly after reaching a new peak. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock faced a setback following a downgrade by BofA Securities. Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) also saw a decline in its share price.
Economic data released on Tuesday showed a widening of the U.S. trade deficit. Imports increased at a faster pace than exports, contributing to the deficit.
Most sectors within the S&amp;P 500 ended the day in negative territory. Consumer discretionary, communication services and information technology were among the hardest hit. However, energy and healthcare sectors bucked the trend and closed higher.
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<td>-1.89%</td>
<td>19,489.68</td>
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<td>-1.11%</td>
<td>5,909.03</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.42%</td>
<td>42,528.36</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.74%</td>
<td>2,249.80</td>
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Insights From Analysts
Talking about Donald Trump&#8216;s policy agenda, Christopher Wood from Jefferies wrote in his GREED &amp; Fear note dated Jan. 2 that it&#8217;s clear that certain aspects of Trump&#8217;s policy, such as the proposed tariffs and the crackdown on immigration could be inherently inflationary, something the Federal Reserve is likely aware of.
According to the note, there is a fundamental contradiction between the expectations of a disinflationary, productivity-driven boom fueled by AI and deregulation, which the U.S. stock market has been celebrating since the presidential election, and the potential economic impact of tariffs and immigration restrictions.
Regarding the latter, even if mass deportations do not occur, as is GREED &amp; Fear's base case, a substantial reduction in new arrivals could still lead to stagflationary effects.
According to the chief market strategist at Carson Research, Ryan Detrick an average year sees gains of 9.5%. This jumps to 10.6% after a 20% gain, &#8220;Suggesting better than average returns,&#8221; he said in a <a href="https://www.carsongroup.com/insights/blog/what-happens-after-stocks-gain-20/">note </a>dated Jan. 7. 
&#8220;The bull very well might have a little more up his sleeves this year. But taking this one step further shows that after back-to-back 20% gains, the next year is up 20% on average and never lower,&#8221; he added.
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According to Charles Schwab <a href="https://international.schwab.com/story/stock-market-update-open">commentary</a>, &#8220;The month lacked a significant &#8216;Santa Claus Rally,&#8217; but investor sentiment appeared bullish, particularly at the start and end of December. Many clients appeared to close out the year by rebalancing their portfolios, adding exposure to underperforming sectors such as health care and energy and trimming positions in outperformers like information technology and communication services.&#8221; &#8211;
Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates said that there&#8217;s no reason to be overly concerned by the recent volatility; the trend remains positive.
&#8220;If interest rates are up because the economy is strong, that will be good for earnings growth, which will outshine any small increments in financing costs. And global market yields will likely tie the Fed's hands from being too restrictive anyway,&#8221; he added.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Several important data points will be released in this truncated week that will help investors determine the future course of action.
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, December&#8217;s ADP employment data will be released at 8:15 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The minutes of the Fed&#8217;s December FOMC meeting will be released at 2:00 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Consumer credit data for December will be announced at 3:00 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims till Jan. 4 will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Wholesale inventories data for November will be released at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Friday, the U.S. employment report, unemployment rate, and hourly wages data for December along with hourly wages year over year will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The preliminary consumer sentiment data for January will be announced at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) was up 3.78% in premarket on Wednesday after it posted better-than-expected results for its second quarter. The company said it set a quarterly record for total dozens sold and specialty dozens sold. It also announced a cash dividend of approximately $1.49 per share.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Acuity Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>) was up 2.35% in premarket as analysts expect it to post quarterly earnings at $3.89 per share on revenue of $956.18 million. The company will release earnings before the markets open.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) was up 2.36% in premarket after it posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter results. The company reported quarterly earnings of 90 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 84 cents.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Fubotv Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUBO#NYSE">FUBO</a>) was down 19.05% as Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, initiated an investigation on whether its merger with the Walt Disney Company's Hulu + Live TV business is fair to FuboTV shareholders.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHAT#NASDAQ">BHAT</a>) was up 70.70% after it announced a $4.4 million registered direct offering of 55,200,000 Ordinary Shares.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>XTI Aerospace Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTIA#NASDAQ">XTIA</a>) was down 49.08% in premarket after it announced a public offering of over 363 million shares at $0.055 per share and a 1-for-250 share consolidation as part of its 2025 strategic initiatives.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were higher in the early New York session by 1.19% to hover around $75.13 per barrel.
The gold spot index was up by 0.07% to $2,667.29 per ounce. The Dollar Index was up 0.29% to 108.858 level.
Asian markets were mostly lower on Wednesday as Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, and China&#8217;s CSI 300 index declined. Whereas, Australia&#8217;s ASX 200, South Korea&#8217;s Kospi index ended higher. European markets were mostly higher in trade.
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US Stocks To Open Higher As Futures Advance: Christopher Wood Expects Trump's Inflationary Policies To Hurt Market

Shares of Cal-Maine Foods Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company posted better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/42862269/cal-maine-foods-stock-climbs-after-strong-q2-results-eps-beat-revenues-beat">results for its second quarter</a>.
The company said it set a quarterly record for total dozens sold and specialty dozens sold. It also announced a cash dividend of approximately $1.49 per share..
Cal-Maine shares jumped 3.8% to $107.60 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANA#NASDAQ">SANA</a>) gained 220.6% to $5.29 in pre-market trading after the company announced positive clinical trial results from its type 1 diabetes study of islet cell transplantation without immunosuppression.</li>
<li>EON Resources Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EONR#NYSE">EONR</a>) gained 144.6% to $1.96 in pre-market trading after surging 13% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHAT#NASDAQ">BHAT</a>) rose 69.9% to $0.1954 in pre-market trading after jumping 28% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>JBDI Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBDI#NASDAQ">JBDI</a>) rose 68.1% to $1.19 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDT#NASDAQ">CDT</a>) rose 35.1% to $0.1270 in pre-market trading after jumping 30% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Solid Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLDB#NASDAQ">SLDB</a>) gained 22.7% to $4.81 in pre-market trading after the company announced FDA clearance of its IND application for a dual-route gene therapy to treat Friedreich&#8217;s Ataxia.</li>
<li>Graphex Group Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRFX#NYSE">GRFX</a>) gained 23.3% to $0.37 in pre-market trading after falling 13% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>SRM Entertainment, Inc.  (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRM#NASDAQ">SRM</a>) gained 21.2% to $0.83 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWMN#NASDAQ">BWMN</a>) gained 12.2% to $27.99 in pre-market trading. Bowman secured a $1.5 million contract with Nebraska DOT for on-call engineering services.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>XTI Aerospace, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XTIA#NASDAQ">XTIA</a>) fell 49.1% to $0.0581 in pre-market trading. XTI Aerospace priced its $20 million offering of 363,636,364 shares of common stock at a price of $0.055 per share.</li>
<li>DatChat, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DATS#NASDAQ">DATS</a>) fell 30.5% to $6.19 in pre-market trading after jumping around 356% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRIO#NASDAQ">DRIO</a>) shares fell 28.1% to $1.10 in pre-market trading after surging 85% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Algorhythm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIME#NASDAQ">RIME</a>) fell 26% to $0.1680 in today's pre-market trading after climbing 57% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AREB#NASDAQ">AREB</a>) fell 24.7% to $2.10 in pre-market trading after jumping around 42% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>SRIVARU Holding Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVMH#NASDAQ">SVMH</a>) dipped 23.8% to $0.0640 in pre-market trading after jumping 81% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>AmpliTech Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMPG#NASDAQ">AMPG</a>) shares fell 23.1% to $2.79 in pre-market trading after dipping 9% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOTH#NASDAQ">HOTH</a>) shares tumbled 22.4% to $1.77 in pre-market trading. Hoth Therapeutics shares jumped 178% on Tuesday after the company announced safety results from its Phase 2a trial, showing that 100% of patients in Cohort 1 achieved the primary efficacy endpoint.</li>
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Why Cal-Maine Foods Shares Are Trading Higher By 4%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket

With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street expects UniFirst Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.22 per share on revenue of $606.62 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. UniFirst shares gained 2.5% to $209.76 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) posted better-than-expected results for its second quarter. The company said it set a quarterly record for total dozens sold and specialty dozens sold. It also announced a cash dividend of approximately $1.49 per share. Cal-Maine shares climbed 3.8% to $107.60 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $3.89 per share on revenue of $956.18 million. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Acuity Brands shares fell 0.3% to $303.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) posted stronger-than-expected second-quarter results. The company reported quarterly earnings of 90 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 84 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $686.1 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $654.18 million. AAR shares surged 5.8% to $65.35 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect PriceSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $3.68 per share on revenue of $751.49 million after the closing bell. PriceSmart shares gained 0.6% to close at $92.22 on Tuesday.</li>
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UniFirst, Acuity Brands And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Wednesday

Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) reported its second-quarter financial results after Tuesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42861058/cal-maine-foods-reports-results-for-second-quarter-fiscal-2025">details from the report. </a>
The Details:&nbsp;Cal-Maine Foods&nbsp;reported quarterly GAAP earnings of&nbsp;$4.47 per share, beating the&nbsp;$4.25 analyst consensus estimate. Quarterly revenue came in at $954.7 million, beating the&nbsp;$751.49 million consensus estimate. 
The company said it set a quarterly record for total dozens sold and specialty dozens sold. It also announced a cash dividend of approximately $1.49 per share.
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&#8220;Cal-Maine Foods delivered a very strong financial and operating performance in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Robust demand for shell eggs resulted in a significant increase in dozens sold for the quarter, which included the seasonal boost leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday and sales from our latest acquisition completed in June,&#8221; said Sherman Miller, CEO of Cal-Maine Foods. 
CALM Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Cal-Maine Foods shares are up 4.76% after hours at $108.61 Tuesday. 
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Cal-Maine Foods Stock Climbs After Strong Q2 Results: EPS Beat, Revenues Beat

Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) released its Q2 earnings on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 04:05 PM.
Here's what's important from the earnings announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Cal-Maine Foods beat estimated earnings by 21.0%, reporting an EPS of $4.47 versus an estimate of $3.68.
Revenue was up $431.44 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $0.73 in the last quarter, resulting in a 2.0% drop share price change the following day.
Here's a look at Cal-Maine Foods's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.33</td>
<td>1.85</td>
<td>2.46</td>
<td>0.83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>3.06</td>
<td>2.32</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>0.65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>614.77M</td>
<td>608.66M</td>
<td>692.35M</td>
<td>525.39M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>785.87M</td>
<td>640.79M</td>
<td>703.08M</td>
<td>523.23M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Cal-Maine Foods Earnings Report: Q2 Overview

Cal-Maine Foods shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q2 EPS and revenues.

Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $4.47 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.25 by 5.18 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $954.700 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $751.495 million by 27.04 percent. This is a 82.46 percent increase over sales of $523.234 million the same period last year.

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Cal-Maine Foods Q2 2025 GAAP EPS $4.47 Beats $4.25 Estimate, Sales $954.700M Beat $751.495M Estimate

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Monday.
U.S. stocks settled mostly higher on Monday, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite recording back-to-back gains during the session.
Chip stocks were among the top gainers of the session after Foxconn disclosed record revenue for the fourth quarter. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares gained 3.4%, while Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) jumped 10.5% on Monday.
Among Monday's notable headlines, The Washington Post reported Donald Trump's economic team is exploring a more targeted version of its universal tariff plan, aiming to apply tariffs to specific sectors rather than implementing a broad measure on all imports.
On the economic data front, the S&amp;P Global services PMI was revised downward to 56.8 in December compared to a preliminary reading of 58.5, and versus a reading of 56.1 in November.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with consumer staples, utilities, and real estate stocks recording the biggest losses on Monday. However, communication services and information technology stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 26 points to 42,706.56 on Monday. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.55% to 5,975.38, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.24% at 19,864.98 during Monday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from RPM International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPM#NYSE">RPM</a>), AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>), and Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 36.7, the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Monday, versus a prior reading of 33.3.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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With U.S. stock futures trading slightly higher this morning on Tuesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects RPM International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPM#NYSE">RPM</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $1.79 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. RPM shares fell 0.5% to $119.88 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting AAR Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 84 cents per share on revenue of $654.18 million. The company will release earnings after the markets close. AAR shares gained 0.5% to $62.45 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) announced plans to acquire TTTech Auto for $625 million. NXP Semiconductors shares gained 2.2% to close at $213.41 on Monday.</li>
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<li>After the markets close, AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) is projected to post quarterly earnings at $1.25 per share on revenue of $396.39 million. AZZ shares fell 1.1% to $84.21 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $3.68 per share on revenue of $751.49 million after the closing bell. Cal-Maine Foods shares gained 0.9% to $105.69 in pre-market trading.</li>
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RPM International, Cal-Maine Foods And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Tuesday

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Lindsay (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNN#NYSE">LNN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.39 per share on revenue of $169.78 million. 
• Apogee Enterprises (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APOG#NASDAQ">APOG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.11 per share on revenue of $332.19 million. 
• RPM Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPM#NYSE">RPM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $1.79 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RELL#NASDAQ">RELL</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $51.31 million. 
• AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.27 per share on revenue of $396.64 million. 
• Simulations Plus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLP#NASDAQ">SLP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $18.80 million. 
• Kura Sushi USA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRUS#NASDAQ">KRUS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.20 per share on revenue of $61.72 million. 
• Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.68 per share on revenue of $751.50 million. 
• AAR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIR#NYSE">AIR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.84 per share on revenue of $654.09 million. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Earnings Scheduled For January 7, 2025

Egg prices are once again spiraling out of control in the U.S., with the Producer Price Index for &#8220;eggs for fresh use&#8221; surging 55.6% month-over-month in November and a staggering 80.2% year-over-year, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42467265/stocks-fall-as-producer-inflation-spikes-jobless-claims-jump-what-is-happening-here">official data released Thursday. </a>
The Bureau of Labor Statistics highlighted that this single commodity&#8217;s price jump accounted for nearly a quarter of November's overall rise in the prices of final-demand goods.
While consumers could soon bear the brunt of these producer price increases at their local grocery stores, higher retail prices could translate into stronger profit margins for egg producers. This fact hasn't gone unnoticed by investors.
Shares of leading U.S. egg producer Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>) soared to all-time highs on Thursday, extending a five-day winning streak. Year-to-date, CALM's stock has skyrocketed 87%, far outpacing the broader market, as represented by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which is up 28% as of Dec. 12.
Meanwhile, smaller competitor Vital Farms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VITAL#NASDAQ">VITAL</a>) has seen an even greater rally, surging 142% year to date.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Egg-Linked Stocks Far Outperformed The US Stock Market In 2024</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="475" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107-1024x475.png" alt="" class="wp-image-690203" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107-1024x475.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107-300x139.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107-768x356.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107-1536x713.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12150125/image-107.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why You'll Likely Pay More For Eggs At The Grocery Store Soon</h3>
When producer costs rise, consumers often feel the effects soon after. 
The PPI, which tracks changes in prices received by producers for their goods, typically serves as a leading indicator for the Consumer Price Index—the measure of what consumers pay.
In November, the CPI showed the average price for a dozen Grade A large eggs in the U.S. was $3.64, marking a sharp 70.7% increase from a year earlier. But even that pales in comparison to the January 2023 all-time high of $4.82 per dozen, when the year-over-year increase hit an unprecedented 150%.
This massive spike in consumer egg prices followed a period of relentless increases in producer costs. 
From September 2022 to December 2022, the PPI index for eggs saw monthly gains of 16.6%, 15%, 26%, and 24.5%, with year-over-year increases exceeding 200% by the end of the year. 
A similar pattern could be unfolding now, foreshadowing even steeper grocery store prices in the coming months.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What's Driving Egg Prices Higher?</h3>
The surge in egg prices can be attributed to a combination of factors, including the devastating effects of avian influenza (bird flu), seasonal demand, and rising production costs.
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<li>Bird Flu Outbreaks: The U.S. poultry industry has been grappling with ongoing outbreaks of avian influenza, which have led to the culling of millions of laying hens. The reduced flock size has caused a significant supply shortage, pushing prices higher.</li>
<li>Seasonal Demand: During the holiday season, egg consumption typically spikes due to increased baking and cooking. Eggs are also viewed as a relatively affordable protein alternative to meat, keeping demand robust even as prices climb.</li>
<li>Production Costs: Higher feed and transportation costs are squeezing producers, further inflating wholesale egg prices.</li>
</ol>
These compounding factors have created a perfect storm for the egg market, leading to the recent surge in both producer and consumer prices.
The current trajectory of egg prices bears a striking resemblance to late 2022, when producer costs surged for several consecutive months before consumer prices peaked in January 2023. At that time, retail prices shattered records, with some grocery store shelves even running out of stock.
If history repeats itself, the worst may be yet to come for U.S. consumers. 
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As of Nov. 20, 2024, three stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Energizer Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENR#NYSE">ENR</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Nov. 19, Energizer Holdings reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter adjusted EPS results. &#8220;We finished fiscal 2024 with solid performances across both Battery and Auto Care, driving adjusted earnings growth above our initial expectations,&#8221; said Mark LaVigne, President and Chief Executive Officer. The company's stock gained around 15% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ENR">52-week high of $39.21</a>.</li>
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<li>ENR Price Action: Shares of Energizer gained 9.1% to close at $37.25 on Tuesday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Freshpet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRPT#NASDAQ">FRPT</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Nov. 4, Freshpet reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook. &#8220;Our third quarter results demonstrate the strength and consistency of both net sales and profitability growth we have been striving to deliver. We delivered our 25th consecutive quarter of >25% year on year net sales growth and matched that with a very strong operating performance. This further strengthens our confidence in our ability to meet or exceed our 2027 goals,&#8221; commented Billy Cyr, Freshpet&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer. The company's stock gained around 14% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FRPT">has a 52-week high</a> of $159.12.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 72.43</li>
<li>FRPT Price Action: Shares of Freshpet gained 3.9% to close at $156.38 on Tuesday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cal-Maine Foods Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALM#NASDAQ">CALM</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Oct. 1, the company posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings. Sherman Miller, president and chief executive officer of Cal-Maine Foods, stated, &#8220;Our financial and operating results for the first quarter mark a strong start to fiscal 2025 for Cal-Maine Foods. These results reflect favorable demand for shell eggs during most of the quarter and significantly higher market prices compared with the first quarter last year.&#8221; The company's stock gained around 4% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CALM">52-week high</a> of $96.02.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 70.14</li>
<li>CALM Price Action: Shares of Cal-Maine gained 1.3% to close at $95.14 on Tuesday.</li>
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With the steady demand for food products and the increasing use of advanced technologies, the food maker industry is set for sustained growth. Amid this, let's compare J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) and Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) to analyze which food service stock is poised for growth. Read on to find out… The U.S. food service industry is expected to continue its growth, driven by evolving consumer preferences and increased demand for convenience. As more consumers embrace delivery and takeout options, <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/us-food-service-restaurant-market">technology integration in ordering systems</a>, mobile apps, and contactless payments is becoming increasingly important.
Additionally, the rise of ghost kitchens and virtual restaurants is reshaping the traditional dining landscape, providing flexibility and cost-efficiency for operators. The U.S. foodservice market is anticipated to be worth $1.77 trillion by 2030, reflecting a <a href="https://www.skyquestt.com/report/us-food-service-market">CAGR of 10%</a>. 
Against this backdrop, let's compare two established Food Makers stocks to analyze which food service stock is poised for growth: J&amp;J Snack Foods Corp. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/JJSF/">JJSF</a>) and Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CALM/">CALM</a>).
The Case for J&amp;J Snack Foods Corp. stock
Valued at $2.79 billion by market cap, J&amp;J Snack Foods Corp. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/JJSF/">JJSF</a>) manufactures, markets, and distributes nutritional snack food and beverages to the food service and retail supermarket industries in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It operates through three segments: Food Service, Retail Supermarkets, and Frozen Beverages.
JJSF's stock has declined 12.6% over the past month but gained 2.1% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $143.28.
In terms of the trailing-12-month gross profit margin, JJSF's 30.87% is 14% lower than the 35.90% industry average. However, its 5.50% trailing-12-month net income margin is 30.9% higher than the industry average of 4.20%.
JJSF's net sales for the fourth quarter that ended September 28, 2024, were reported at $426.76 million. The company's net earnings and earnings per share came in at $29.64 million and $1.52, respectively.
Street expects JJSF's revenue for the quarter ended December 2024 to increase 3.6% year-over-year to $360.85 million. The company's EPS for the same quarter is expected to gain 14.2% year-over-year to $0.59. However, the company failed to surpass consensus revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
JJSF's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect mixed prospects. It has an overall rating of C, which translates to a Neutral in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
JJSF is ranked #43 out of 75 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/food-makers/">Food Makers</a> industry. It has a C grade for Growth, Value, Quality, and Sentiment. To see JJSF's Momentum and Stability ratings, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/JJSF/">click here</a>.
The Case for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Stock
Valued at $5.60 billion by market cap, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CALM/">CALM</a>) is engaged in the production, grading, packaging, marketing, and distribution of shell eggs and egg products under the brand names of Egg-Land's Best, Land O' Lakes, Farmhouse Eggs, Sunups, Sunny Meadow, and 4-Grain.
On October 7, 2024, CALM announced its Board's approval of $40 million in capital projects to expand its cage-free production capabilities. The funding will come from cash reserves, investment securities, and operating cash flow.
CALM's stock has gained 22.8% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $114.23.
In terms of the trailing-12-month EBIT margin, CALM's 24.54% is 156.5% higher than the 9.57% industry average. Likewise, its 27.35% trailing-12-month <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebitda-margin.asp">EBITDA margin</a> is 113.1% higher than the industry average of 12.84%.
In the fiscal second quarter that ended on November 30, 2024, CALM's net sales increased 82.5% year-over-year and amounted to $954.67 million. The company reported an operating income of $278.06 million, indicating considerable growth from the prior-year quarter, while its gross profit grew 290.7% from the prior-year quarter to $356.04 million.
Its attributable net income came in at $219.06 million and $4.47 per share, up significantly year-over-year, respectively.
Street expects CALM's revenue for the fiscal third quarter (ending February 2025) to increase 35.7% year-over-year to $953.76 billion. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register a 95.3% growth from the prior year, settling at $5.86. In addition, it surpassed the revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
CALM's robust fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall B rating, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
CALM has a B grade in Quality and Growth. It is ranked #19 in the same industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CALM/">Click here</a> for the additional POWR Ratings for CALM (Momentum, Stability, Sentiment, and Value).
J&amp;J Snack Foods (JJSF) vs. Cal-Maine Foods (CALM): Which Foodservice Stock Is Poised for Growth?
The U.S. food service industry is poised for growth, driven by increasing demand for convenience, delivery services, and a shift toward healthier, sustainable dining options.
Leading food service companies, such as JJSF and CALM, stand to capitalize on the optimistic industry outlook. However, CALM's higher profitability and promising near-term outlook favor it as the better stock pick.
Our research shows that the odds of success increase when one invests in stocks with an Overall Rating of Strong Buy or Buy. View all the top-rated stocks in the Food Makers industry <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/food-makers/">here</a>.
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CALM shares were trading at $111.97 per share on Wednesday afternoon, down $2.26 (-1.98%). Year-to-date, CALM has gained 8.79%, versus a 3.60% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
<hr><div style="clear:both;"></div> <h2>About the Author: Nidhi Agarwal</h2> <img src='https:/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Nidhi-Agarwal_Headshot-3.jpg' style="float:left; padding:5px;width:125px;">Nidhi is passionate about the capital market and wealth management, which led her to pursue a career as an investment analyst. She holds a bachelor's degree in finance and marketing and is pursuing the CFA program.

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J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) vs. Cal-Maine Foods (CALM): Which Foodservice Stock Is Poised for Growth?

From plant-based options to bold, global-inspired flavors, the food industry is thriving as companies innovate to meet changing consumer tastes. Therefore, investors could consider buying top food maker stocks Cal-Maine Foods (CALM), Flowers Foods (FLO), and Ingredion Incorporated (INGR). Read more… The food industry has always been a cornerstone of economic stability, but in recent years, it has evolved into a dynamic sector offering significant growth opportunities. Food companies are innovating with bold flavors and healthier options that capture consumer attention and drive sales.
Given the industry's tailwinds, investors could consider investing in fundamentally strong food maker stocks Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CALM/">CALM</a>), Flowers Foods, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FLO/">FLO</a>), and Ingredion Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INGR/">INGR</a>) for potential gain and growth.
The rising global population has increased the demand for packaged and processed foods. As per the Business Research company reports, the packaged food market is projected <a href="https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/report/packaged-food-global-market-report">to reach $3.31 trillion</a>. The hectic lifestyle of the working population around the globe also drives this shift.
Innovation in flavors and product categories also plays a pivotal role in this sector. The food companies are introducing bold, <a href="https://www.cebasolutions.com/articles/revolutionizing-taste-how-technology-is-driving-innovation-in-food-and-beverage-flavors">global-inspired flavors and unique product lines with the help of technological advancements</a>. AI and machine learning algorithms analyze vast amounts of data on consumer preferences, ingredient interactions, and flavor compounds. These insights help predict successful flavor combinations and create new, unique taste profiles.
According to Statista, revenue in the food market for the United States is projected to reach $864 billion in 2025 and <a href="https://www.statista.com/outlook/cmo/food/united-states">grow at a CAGR of 4.1%</a> until 2029.
Now, let's take a closer look at the fundamentals of the three featured <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/food-makers/">Food Makers</a> stocks, beginning with the third choice.
Stock #3: Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CALM/">CALM</a>)
CALM is engaged in the production, grading, packaging, marketing, and distribution of shell eggs and egg products under the brand names of Egg-Land's Best, Land O' Lakes, Farmhouse Eggs, Sunups, Sunny Meadow, and 4-Grain.
On October 7, 2024, CALM announced its Board's approval of $40 million in capital projects to expand its cage-free production capabilities. The funding will come from cash reserves, investment securities, and <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/operatingcashflow.asp">operating cash flow</a>.
The stock's trailing-12-month net income margin of 20.39% is 375% higher than the industry average of 4.29%. Similarly, its 34.26% trailing-12-month ROCE is 215.9% above the industry average of 10.84%. Also, its trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio of 1.38x compares favorably to the industry average of 0.87x.
In the fiscal second quarter that ended on November 30, 2024, CALM's net sales increased 82.5% year-over-year and amounted to $954.67 million. The company reported an operating income of $278.06 million, indicating considerable growth from the prior-year quarter, while its gross profit grew 290.7% from the prior-year quarter to $356.04 million. Its attributable net income came in at $219.06 million and $4.47 per share, up significantly and 1177.1% year-over-year, respectively.
Street expects CALM's revenue for the fiscal third quarter (ending February 2025) to increase 35.7% year-over-year to $953.76 billion. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register a 95.3% growth from the prior year, settling at $5.86. In addition, it surpassed the revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
CALM shares have surged 94.9% over the past year and 76.9% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $107.
CALM's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
CALM has an A grade for Quality and a B for Growth. It is ranked #22 out of the 75 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/food-makers/">Food Makers</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CALM/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for CALM (Value, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment).
Stock #2: Flowers Foods, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FLO/">FLO</a>)
FLO is a producer and marketer of packaged bakery foods in the United States. Its products include bread, buns, rolls, snack items, bagels, English muffins, and tortillas and are sold under a variety of brand names, including Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread (DKB), Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Tastykake, and Mrs. Freshley's.
On January 8, FLO agreed to acquire Simple Mills, a market-leading natural brand offering premium better-for-you crackers, cookies, snack bars, and baking mixes, for $795 million in cash. This acquisition will enhance FLO's better-for-you snacking platform along with the company's growth and margin prospects.
In terms of the trailing-12-month gross profit margin, FLO's 49.3% is 37.8% higher than the 35.78% industry average. Similarly, its 7.02% trailing-12-month ROTA is 781.2% higher than the industry average of 3.87%. Also, its trailing-12-month ROCE of 17.31% compares to the industry average of 10.84%.
During the fiscal third quarter, which ended on October 31, 2024, FLO's net sales amounted to $1.19 billion. The company posted an adjusted EBITDA of $133.31 million, indicating 10% growth from the prior year's quarter with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.2% (up 110 bps year-over-year). FLO's adjusted net income stood at $69.33 million, up 12.4% year-over-year, while its adjusted net income per share grew 13.8% from the year-ago value to $0.33.
Analysts expect FLO's revenue for the fourth quarter (ended December 2024) to increase marginally year-over-year to $1.13 billion, while its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 4.8% from the prior year to $0.21.
The stock has gained marginally intraday to close the last trading session at $19.15.
FLO's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has a B grade for Value and Quality. Within the same B-rated industry, it is ranked #11 out of 75 stocks. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/FLO/">Click here</a> to see FLO's ratings for Growth, Momentum, Stability, and Sentiment.
Stock #1: Ingredion Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INGR/">INGR</a>)
INGR is a leading provider of ingredient solutions for food, beverage, and industrial applications that manufactures and sells sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients, and biomaterial solutions derived from wet milling and processing corn and other starch-based materials to a range of industries internationally.
On November 14, INGR announced a new long-term collaboration with Lantmännen, an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe's leading player in agriculture, bioenergy, food, and ingredients, to accelerate the development of high-quality plant-based proteins in the European market. This strategic partnership will help INGR to expand its global footprint in the European market.
INGR's trailing-12-month ROCE and ROTA of 18.68% and 9.08% are 72.2% and 134.4% higher than their respective industry averages of 10.84% and 3.87%. Likewise, its trailing-12-month levered FCF margin of 13.22% is 130.1% above the industry average of 5.75%.
For the third quarter that ended on September 30, INGR's net sales amounted to $1.87 billion. It posted a gross profit of $479 million, indicating a 13.8% increase from the prior-year quarter.
The company's non-GAAP operating income grew 28.8% from the year-ago value to $282 million. In addition, INGR's attributable non-GAAP net income came in at $203 million, up 30.1% year-over-year, while its non-GAAP earnings per share rose 30.9% from the year-ago value to $3.05.
The consensus revenue estimate of $1.96 billion for the fiscal first quarter (ending March 2025) represents a 4.2% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $2.59 for the same quarter indicates a 24.6% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive earnings surprise history; it surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.
Over the past year, the stock has surged 19.9%, closing the last trading session at $131.82.
INGR's strong fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of A, which equates to a Strong Buy in our proprietary rating system.
INGR has a B grade for Value, Sentiment, and Quality. It is ranked first in the Food Makers industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/INGR/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for INGR (Growth, Momentum, and Stability).
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