- 5.48% TTM dividend yield
- Healthy interest coverage ratio of 929.1x
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.23)
Cal-Maine Foods stock upgraded to Buy Candidate
(Updated on Jul 31, 2026)
The Cal-Maine Foods stock price gained 0.80% on the last trading day (Friday, 31st Jul 2026), rising from $87.08 to $87.78. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.30% from a day low at $86.00 to a day high of $87.98. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days but is still down by -0.87% for this period. Volume fell on the last day by -85 thousand shares and in total, 872 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $76.52 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 19.37% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $99.04 and $112.21 at the end of this 3-month period.
CALM Signals & Forecast
A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and so far it has fallen -6.12%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some positive signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The Cal-Maine Foods stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $89.82. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $84.01. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Cal-Maine Foods stock
Cal-Maine Foods finds support from accumulated volume at $83.41 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $1.98 between high and low, or 2.30%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.95%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $83.11 (-5.32%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 2 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (CALM) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 3rd
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 3rd we expect Cal-Maine Foods to open at $87.25, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $86.08 and $89.48, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$3.40 (+/-3.95%) up or down from last closing price. If Cal-Maine Foods takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.95% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $87.86 (0.09%) than the support at $83.41 (4.98%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Cal-Maine Foods stock A Buy?
Several of the signals/indicators are negative, and we believe that this will affect on the development for the next days and maybe possible weeks. However, over time, we think that today's level holds a possible buying opportunity and that the price will be higher during or at the end of this 3-month period. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
1.126
Buy Candidate
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Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 3, 2026 - $87.25 ( 0.600%).
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CALM Performance
Trading levels for CALM
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 89.23 | 1.66% |
| R2 | 88.48 | 0.794% |
| R1 | 88.01 | 0.262% |
| Price | 87.78 | |
| S1 | 86.50 | -1.46% |
| S2 | 86.03 | -1.99% |
| S3 | 85.27 | -2.86% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 93.50 | 6.52% |
| R2 | 93.21 | 6.19% |
| R1 | 87.86 | 0.0911% |
| Price | 87.78 | |
| S1 | 83.41 | -4.98% |
| S2 | 80.23 | -8.60% |
| S3 | 78.88 | -10.14% |
CALM Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 01, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $0.360 | 0.461% |
| 2 | Jan 07, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | $0.720 | 0.95% |
| 3 | Oct 01, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 | $1.37 | 1.48% |
| 4 | Nov 27, 2007 | Aug 04, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 | $2.35 | 1.98% |
| 5 | Apr 08, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | $3.46 | 3.56% |
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