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Calavo Growers, Inc.(CVGW)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
CVGW•NASDAQ
$26.09
23.5× P/E·Price updated Jul 2, 2026
AboutCalavo Growers, Inc. markets and distributes avocados, prepared avocados, and other perishable foods to retail grocery and foodservice customers, club stores, mass merchandisers, food distributors, and wholesale customers worldwide. It operates in three segments: Fresh Products, Calavo Foods, and Renaissance Food Group (RFG). The Fresh products segment distributes avocados and other fresh produce products comprising tomatoes and papayas; and procures avocados grown in California, Mexico, Peru, and Colombia. The Calavo Foods segment is involved in purchasing, processing, packaging, and distributing prepared avocado products, including guacamole and salsa. The RFG segment manufactures, markets, and distributes fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, fresh prepared entrée salads, wraps, sandwiches, and fresh snacking products, as well as ready-to-heat entrees, other hot bar and various deli items, meals kits and related components, and salad kits. The company offers its products under the Calavo and RFG brands, and related logos; and Avo Fresco, Bueno, Calavo Gold, Calavo Salsa Lisa, Salsa Lisa, Celebrate the Taste, El Dorado, Fresh Ripe, Select, Taste of Paradise, The First Name in Avocados, Tico, Mfresh, Maui Fresh International, Triggered Avocados, ProRipeVIP, RIPE NOW!, Garden Highway Fresh Cut, Garden Highway, and Garden Highway Chef Essentials trademarks. Calavo Growers, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Santa Paula, California.Show more
- Revenue$648M-2.0%
- EBITDA$27M-4.3%
- Net Income$20M+1661.2%
- EPS (Diluted)1.11+1950.0%
- Gross Margin9.82%-4.2%
- EBITDA Margin4.18%-2.4%
- Operating Margin3.02%+12.9%
- Net Margin3.05%+1692.5%
- ROE9.65%+1667.6%
CVGW Price & Volume
Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Revenue Contraction Challenges Operational Profitability Recovery
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:Margin and commodity volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Calavo Growers faces a difficult path to sustainable profitability as top-line revenue contracted by 20.8% in 2026Q1, highlighting significant challenges in scaling its fresh-cut processing model.
- While the company has successfully reduced its debt-to-equity ratio to 0.11, the persistent volatility in operating cash flow and thin gross margins of 12.4% suggest that the business remains highly sensitive to commodity price fluctuations.
- Investors should monitor whether the current lean balance sheet strategy can eventually support consistent earnings growth or if structural inefficiencies will continue to suppress shareholder value.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to maintain positive free cash flow, which reached -$9.4 million in 2026Q1, while continuing to pay dividends, creates unsustainable pressure on liquidity reserves.
CVGW Growth Metrics
Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-2.75%
5 Years-9.35%
3 Years-18.35%
TTM-10.47%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-3.13%
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM71.16%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-3.41%
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM86.35%
Return on Capital
10 Years13.4%
5 Years4.32%
3 Years7.07%
Last Year8.53%
CVGW Recent Earnings
Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 6/12 qtrs (50%)●Beat Revenue 6/12 qtrs (50%)
Q2 2026Latest
Mar 12, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.27+25.6%
$0.21
Rev
$122M+5.0%
$116M
Q1 2026
Jan 14, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.25-32.4%
$0.37
Rev
$125M-15.7%
$148M
Q4 2025
Sep 9, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.57+50.0%
$0.38
Rev
$179M+16.4%
$154M
Q3 2025
Jun 9, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.40-24.5%
$0.53
Rev
$191M+5.6%
$180M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Mar 12, 2026 | $0.27vs $0.21+25.6% | $122Mvs $116M+5.0% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 14, 2026 | $0.25vs $0.37-32.4% | $125Mvs $148M-15.7% |
| Q4 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 | $0.57vs $0.38+50.0% | $179Mvs $154M+16.4% |
| Q3 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 | $0.40vs $0.53-24.5% | $191Mvs $180M+5.6% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26.09 | $466.33M | 23.50 | -1.98% | 3.05% | 9.65% | 3.06% | |
| $10.41 | $2.88B | 16.52 | 16.43% | 20.69% | 18.54% | — | |
| $13.73 | $1.31B | 19.90 | 8.23% | 0.46% | 2.88% | — | |
| $59.35 | $76.18B | 31.40 | 5.75% | 6.65% | 10.03% | — | |
| $12.44 | $878.99M | 23.47 | 12.68% | 1.83% | 3.72% | — | |
| $112.54 | $17.68B | 51.62 | 8.61% | 0.49% | 7.13% | — |
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Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
CVGW SEC Filings & Documents
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CVGW Frequently Asked Questions
Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Calavo Growers, Inc.'s revenue?
Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) reported $616.3M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 179% increase from $220.7M in 2000.
How fast is Calavo Growers, Inc. growing?
Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) saw revenue decline by 2.0% over the past year.
Is CVGW profitable?
Yes, Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) is profitable, generating $16.1M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (3.1% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does CVGW pay dividends?
Yes, Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.06%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is CVGW's return on equity?
Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.6%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is Calavo Growers, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) generated $14.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.