Are analysts right about Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)?

Consumer Staples · price $79.75 · median target $84.00 (+5%)

In short — Over the past 12 months, 13% of analyst price targets on Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. turned out profitable, for an average return of -14% (across 15 timestamped calls). The current consensus is "Hold" with a median price target of $84.00 (+5% vs the current $79.75, from 2 analysts).

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Current price

$79.75

Median target (12 mo)

$84.00 +5%

Analyst accuracy (1 yr)

13%

Avg return / call (1 yr)

-14%

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Historical analyst accuracy

For Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 13% were profitable, average return -14% (15 calls). At 3 months: -1% average return (25% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.

Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)

Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.

Not enough scored calls for a reliable ranking.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. a buy right now?

The analyst consensus on Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) is "Hold" (1 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 13% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.

What is Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.'s price target?

The median 12-month price target is $84.00 (+5% vs $79.75), ranging from $83.00 to $85.00 (2 analysts).

Are analysts accurate on Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.?

Over 1 year, 13% of analyst targets on Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. were profitable, for an average return of -14% (across 15 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.

What is the Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. stock forecast?

Analysts target a median of $84.00 within 12 months, i.e. +5% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $85.00, the most cautious $83.00.

What is the Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?

Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $84.00, +5%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (13%), and the stock's past trajectory.

Is Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. overvalued?

Detailed valuation data for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. is available in the interactive analysis.

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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.