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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
$26.78
+2.9%
$27.71
$21.42
$38.97
$463.34M0.65132,518 shs261,428 shs
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR stock logo
DRCSY
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR
$0.50
$0.50
$0.23
$0.50
$1.41B-0.481,500 shsN/A
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
$58.78
$18.00
$59.16
$2.70B2.07552,848 shs3.36 million shs
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
$32.50
+1.9%
$38.87
$30.95
$109.52
$347.35M1.14360,463 shs304,141 shs
Universal Co. stock logo
UVV
Universal
$50.51
+2.3%
$50.03
$44.40
$67.80
$1.21B0.79189,437 shs226,749 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
+2.88%+8.25%-7.69%-0.07%-9.98%
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR stock logo
DRCSY
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%-16.22%
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
+1.94%+1.75%-7.09%-38.94%-66.41%
Universal Co. stock logo
UVV
Universal
+2.31%+2.98%-0.90%-13.81%-7.49%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
3.3558 of 5 stars
3.33.01.70.02.71.71.9
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR stock logo
DRCSY
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
3.7318 of 5 stars
3.01.00.01.90.92.53.1
Universal Co. stock logo
UVV
Universal
2.5279 of 5 stars
0.05.04.20.01.11.71.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
2.50
Moderate Buy$38.5043.76% Upside
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR stock logo
DRCSY
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
2.00
Hold$61.0087.69% Upside
Universal Co. stock logo
UVV
Universal
N/AN/AN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest CVGW, DRCSY, UVV, MDP, and MED Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
2/21/2024
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
DA Davidson
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$67.00 ➝ $40.00
(Data available from 4/19/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
$971.95M0.49$0.99 per share27.06$11.84 per share2.26
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR stock logo
DRCSY
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR
$605.73M2.33$0.03 per share15.36$0.11 per share4.55
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
$2.98B0.00N/A5.68$14.27 per share0.00
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
$1.07B0.33$11.05 per share2.94$18.50 per share1.76
Universal Co. stock logo
UVV
Universal
$2.57B0.48$6.31 per share8.00$58.52 per share0.86

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
-$8.34M-$0.66N/A19.41N/A-1.32%0.49%0.26%6/4/2024 (Estimated)
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR stock logo
DRCSY
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR
$198.34M$0.0225.00N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
$306.60M$5.9010.01N/AN/A9.66%41.72%4.92%N/A
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
$99.42M$9.113.576.50N/A9.27%56.06%33.14%4/29/2024 (Confirmed)
Universal Co. stock logo
UVV
Universal
$124.05M$5.319.51N/A4.98%7.46%3.81%5/22/2024 (Estimated)

Latest CVGW, DRCSY, UVV, MDP, and MED Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/29/2024N/A
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
$0.58N/A-$0.58N/AN/AN/A  
3/11/2024Q1 2024
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
$0.17-$0.01-$0.18$0.33$254.25 million$127.60 million
2/20/2024Q4 2023
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
$0.99$1.09+$0.10$1.63$184.17 million$191.02 million    
2/7/2024Q3 2024
Universal Co. stock logo
UVV
Universal
N/A$2.16+$2.16$2.20N/A$821.51 million
1/31/2024Q4 2023
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
$0.28-$0.33-$0.61-$0.21$280.00 million$241.18 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
$0.401.49%-36.10%N/A N/A
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR stock logo
DRCSY
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR
$0.012.00%N/A50.00%N/A
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
N/AN/A+3.08%N/A1 Years
Universal Co. stock logo
UVV
Universal
$3.206.34%+1.29%60.26%54 Years

Latest CVGW, DRCSY, UVV, MDP, and MED Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/7/2024
Universal Co. stock logo
UVV
Universal
quarterly$0.806%4/5/20244/8/20245/6/2024
3/11/2024
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
Quarterly$0.101.36%3/28/20244/1/20244/29/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
0.24
2.03
1.70
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR stock logo
DRCSY
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR
0.71
2.56
0.53
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
4.03
1.39
1.36
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
N/A
2.43
1.84
Universal Co. stock logo
UVV
Universal
0.42
3.22
1.29

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
81.30%
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR stock logo
DRCSY
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR
N/A
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
78.23%
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
95.51%
Universal Co. stock logo
UVV
Universal
81.00%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
7.10%
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR stock logo
DRCSY
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR
N/A
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
9.79%
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
2.06%
Universal Co. stock logo
UVV
Universal
3.10%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Calavo Growers, Inc. stock logo
CVGW
Calavo Growers
3,06417.80 million16.54 millionOptionable
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR stock logo
DRCSY
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR
1,1002.83 billionN/ANot Optionable
Meredith Co. stock logo
MDP
Meredith
5,33045.78 million41.30 millionOptionable
Medifast, Inc. stock logo
MED
Medifast
63410.90 million10.67 millionOptionable
Universal Co. stock logo
UVV
Universal
28,00024.57 million23.81 millionOptionable

CVGW, DRCSY, UVV, MDP, and MED Headlines

SourceHeadline
Outside roles by NBCs Conde, others reveal a journalism ethics issue: being paid to sit on boardsOutside roles by NBC's Conde, others reveal a journalism ethics issue: being paid to sit on boards
marketbeat.com - April 11 at 12:27 AM
Short Interest in Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV) Decreases By 75.2%Short Interest in Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV) Decreases By 75.2%
marketbeat.com - April 10 at 10:20 PM
At movie industry convention, leaders say blockbusters alone aren’t enoughAt movie industry convention, leaders say blockbusters alone aren’t enough
marketbeat.com - April 9 at 2:27 PM
WWE WrestleMania 40 Results, Winners And Grades From Night 2 - ForbesWWE WrestleMania 40 Results, Winners And Grades From Night 2 - Forbes
news.google.com - April 8 at 12:16 AM
How Dev Patel got Monkey Man, his directorial debut beset by challenges, to the finish lineHow Dev Patel got 'Monkey Man,' his directorial debut beset by challenges, to the finish line
marketbeat.com - April 4 at 1:28 PM
Kiss sells catalog, brand name and IP. Gene Simmons assures fans it is a collaborationKiss sells catalog, brand name and IP. Gene Simmons assures fans it is a 'collaboration'
marketbeat.com - April 4 at 1:31 AM
DAVENPORT & Co LLC Lowers Position in Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV)DAVENPORT & Co LLC Lowers Position in Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV)
marketbeat.com - April 3 at 8:27 AM
John Dorfman: U.S. Steel, Humana on Casualty ListJohn Dorfman: U.S. Steel, Humana on Casualty List
triblive.com - April 2 at 9:40 PM
FCUV Stock Earnings: Focus Universal Reported Results for Q4 2023FCUV Stock Earnings: Focus Universal Reported Results for Q4 2023
investorplace.com - April 2 at 12:01 AM
U.S. Steel And Humana Are On The Casualty ListU.S. Steel And Humana Are On The Casualty List
forbes.com - April 1 at 12:01 PM
Network political contributors have a long history. But are they more trouble than theyre worth?Network political contributors have a long history. But are they more trouble than they're worth?
marketbeat.com - March 29 at 12:06 AM
3 Highest Yielding Dividend Kings To Buy and Hold Forever3 Highest Yielding Dividend Kings To Buy and Hold Forever
theglobeandmail.com - March 28 at 7:51 PM
USAP Stock Earnings: Universal Stainless Misses EPS, Beats Revenue for Q4 2023USAP Stock Earnings: Universal Stainless Misses EPS, Beats Revenue for Q4 2023
investorplace.com - March 28 at 12:11 PM
Q3 2024 Carborundum Universal Ltd Earnings Call TranscriptQ3 2024 Carborundum Universal Ltd Earnings Call Transcript
gurufocus.com - March 27 at 8:03 PM
The 3 Highest-Yielding Dividend Kings for March 2024The 3 Highest-Yielding Dividend Kings for March 2024
investorplace.com - March 27 at 3:32 PM
1,057,449 Shares in Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV) Bought by Pacer Advisors Inc.1,057,449 Shares in Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV) Bought by Pacer Advisors Inc.
marketbeat.com - March 25 at 8:24 AM
Universal Capitulation And No Margin Of SafetyUniversal Capitulation And No Margin Of Safety
seekingalpha.com - March 23 at 7:02 AM
Adams Asset Advisors LLC Reduces Stock Position in Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV)Adams Asset Advisors LLC Reduces Stock Position in Universal Co. (NYSE:UVV)
marketbeat.com - March 23 at 6:51 AM
Elon Musk Predicts A Universal High Income As Jobs Are Phased Out And Employment Becomes Obsolete — Itll Be Somewhat Of An EqualizerElon Musk Predicts A 'Universal High Income' As Jobs Are Phased Out And Employment Becomes Obsolete — It'll Be 'Somewhat Of An Equalizer'
finance.yahoo.com - March 18 at 6:33 PM
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digitaltrends.com - March 14 at 4:49 PM
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seekingalpha.com - March 13 at 6:10 PM
Those who invested in Universal (NYSE:UVV) five years ago are up 14%Those who invested in Universal (NYSE:UVV) five years ago are up 14%
finance.yahoo.com - March 13 at 5:44 PM
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247wallst.com - March 11 at 2:45 PM
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businesswire.com - March 6 at 11:02 AM

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Company Descriptions

Calavo Growers logo

Calavo Growers

NASDAQ:CVGW
Calavo 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 through Grown and Prepared segments. The Grown segment distributes tomatoes and papayas; and procures avocados grown in California, Mexico, Peru, and Colombia. The Prepared segment is involved in the distribution of prepared avocado products, salsa, fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, fresh prepared entrees salads, wraps, sandwiches, parfaits, and fresh snacking products, as well as ready-to-heat entrees, other hot bars and various deli items, meals kit components, and salad kits. It offers its products under the Calavo brands and related logos; and Avo Fresco, Bueno, Avo Fresco, Bueno, Calavo Gold, Celebrate the Taste, El Dorado, Taste of Paradise, The First Name in Avocados, The Family of Fresh, ProRipeVIP, RIPE NOW!, Renaissance Food Group, 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.
DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR logo

DAIRY CREST GRP/ADR

OTCMKTS:DRCSY
Dairy Crest Group plc processes and markets branded dairy products in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers cheese products under the Cathedral City, Davidstow, and Chedds brands; butters, spreads, and oils under the Clover, Country Life, Utterly Butterly, Vitalite, Willow, and Frylight brands. It also provides soy sauces, salad dressings, mustards, and Worcester sauces; and produces and sells demineralized whey and galacto-oligosaccharide, as well as other dairy ingredients, including whey butter. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Esher, the United Kingdom. As of April 15, 2019, Dairy Crest Group plc operates as a subsidiary of Saputo Inc.
Meredith logo

Meredith

NYSE:MDP
Meredith Corp. engages in television broadcasting and magazine advertising business. It operates through the Local Media and National Media business segments. The Local Media segment includes television stations and offers websites, mobile-optimized websites, and mobile applications. The National Media segment consists of national consumer media brands delivered via multiple media platforms including print magazines and digital and mobile media, brand licensing activities, database-related activities, and business-to-business marketing products and services. The company was founded by Edwin Thomas Meredith in 1902 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.
Medifast logo

Medifast

NYSE:MED
Medifast, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of weight loss, weight management, and healthy living products in the United States and the Asia-Pacific. It offers bars, puffs, cereal, crunchers, drinks, hearty choices, oatmeal, pancakes, pudding, soft serve, shakes, smoothies, soft bakes, and soups under the OPTAVIA, OPTAVIA ACTIVE, and Optimal Health brand names. The company markets its products through point-of-sale transactions, as well as through ecommerce platform. Medifast, Inc. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
Universal logo

Universal

NYSE:UVV
Universal Corporation processes and supplies leaf tobacco and plant-based ingredients worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Tobacco Operations; and Ingredients Operations. It is involved in the procuring, financing, processing, packing, storing, and shipping leaf tobacco for sale to manufacturers of consumer tobacco products. The company contracts, purchases, processes, and sells flue-cured, burley, and oriental tobaccos that are primarily used in the manufacture of cigarettes; and dark air-cured tobaccos principally used in the manufacture of cigars, natural wrapped cigars and cigarillos, smokeless, and pipe tobacco products. It also provides value-added services, including blending, chemical, and physical testing of tobacco; service cutting for various manufacturers; manufacturing reconstituted leaf tobacco; just-in-time inventory management services; electronic nicotine delivery systems; and smoke testing services for customers. In addition, the company offers testing services for crop protection agents and tobacco constituents in seed, leaf, and finished products, including e-cigarette liquids and vapors; and analytical services that include chemical compound testing in finished tobacco products and mainstream smoke. Further, it provides a various value-added manufacturing processes to produce specialty vegetable and fruit-based ingredients, as well as botanical extracts and flavorings for human and pet food markets; and recycles waste materials from tobacco production. Universal Corporation was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.