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The reversal in egg pricing and rising inventories reduce previous peak-margin tailwinds for CALM. As prices normalize toward historical levels, CALM's earnings trajectory and valuation are likely to face downward pressure in the near term, similar to other cyclic agricultural producers when commodity pricing recedes from inflation-driven peaks.
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USDA data show the egg market reversing from last year’s surge as supplies rebuild and inventories rise; wholesale prices sit near $0.27/dozen and the average advertised price is $1.48. Cal-Maine, the largest U.S. egg producer, benefited from the spike but now faces earnings normalization as pricing moves back toward historical levels. This shift could reallocate market leadership toward egg-using manufacturers and restaurant operators.
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