Mission Produce (AVO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Mission Produce, Inc. is a leading global supplier, packer and distributor of fresh avocados, serving retail, foodservice and industrial customers. The company manages a vertically integrated supply chain that spans sourcing, post-harvest handling, packing and ripening. Through proprietary ripening technologies and cold-chain logistics, Mission Produce delivers consistent quality and extended shelf life for its avocado offerings.

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Oxnard, California, Mission Produce grew from a regional packing operation into a publicly traded company listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker AVO. Since its initial public offering in 2017, the company has expanded its footprint by investing in production and packing facilities close to key growing regions, enhancing its ability to meet year-round demand.

Mission Produce operates an extensive network of farms, packinghouses and ripening facilities across North and South America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Key growing regions include California, Mexico, Peru, Chile and Colombia, while ripening and distribution centers are located in the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, China and Australia. This global presence enables the company to optimize supply chain efficiency and provide tailored service to diverse markets.

The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Ramiro Ortiz, whose leadership has guided Mission Produce’s strategic growth and emphasis on innovation. With a management team comprised of experienced produce industry professionals, Mission Produce continues to focus on quality assurance, sustainable farming practices and product innovation to maintain its position in the competitive fresh avocado market.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $11.65 to $12.19
• 50-Day Range: $11.74 to $13.08
• 52-Week Range: $9.56 to $15.25
• Volume: 687,332 shs
• Average Volume: 345,618 shs
• Market Capitalization: $860.58 million
• P/E Ratio: 22.57
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $17.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Mission Produce Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Mission Produce scored higher than 93% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 18th out of 154 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.7 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Mission Produce has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

Mission Produce has a consensus price target of $17.00, representing about 40.9% upside from its current price of $12.07.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Mission Produce has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 2.94%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Mission Produce are expected to grow by 2.94% in the coming year, from $0.34 to $0.35 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Mission Produce is 22.33, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.38.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Mission Produce is 22.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 18.26.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Mission Produce has a P/B Ratio of 1.42. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.44% of the float of Mission Produce has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Mission Produce has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Mission Produce has recently decreased by 5.10%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Mission Produce does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Mission Produce does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 4.1 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.70

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.44% of the float of Mission Produce has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Mission Produce has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Mission Produce has recently decreased by 5.10%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.90

News Sentiment

Mission Produce has a news sentiment score of 0.90. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 1.04 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 27 news articles for Mission Produce this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

12 people have searched for AVO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 140% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Mission Produce insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

35.41% of the stock of Mission Produce is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

63.57% of the stock of Mission Produce is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AVO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AVO shares performed this year?

Mission Produce's stock was trading at $14.37 at the start of the year. Since then, AVO stock has decreased by 16.0% and is now trading at $12.0660.

How were Mission Produce's earnings last quarter?

Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) announced its earnings results on Thursday, June, 5th. The company reported $0.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.03 by $0.09. Mission Produce's revenue was up 27.8% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Mission Produce IPO?

Mission Produce (AVO) raised $150 million in an IPO on Thursday, October 1st 2020. The company issued 9,400,000 shares at a price of $15.00-$17.00 per share. BofA Securities, JPMorgan and Citigroup acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Roth Capital Partners, Stephens, Inc. and D.A. Davidson & Co. were co-managers.

Who are Mission Produce's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Mission Produce include Geode Capital Management LLC (1.68%), Nuance Investments LLC (1.38%), American Century Companies Inc. (1.22%) and Invesco Ltd. (0.51%). Insiders that own company stock include Taylor Family Investments, Llc, Stephen J Barnard, Jay A Pack, Juan R Wiesner, Luis A Gonzalez and Bryan E Giles.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Mission Produce?

Shares of AVO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Mission Produce own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Mission Produce investors own include Tesla (TSLA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX) and Home Depot (HD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 6/05/2025
• Today: 9/11/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 10/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: AGRI OPERATIONS
• Sub-Industry: Agriculture
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:AVO
• CIK: 1802974
• Web: www.worldsfinestavocados.com
• Phone: 805-981-3650
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 3,100
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Mission Produce: $17.00
• High Price Target: $17.00
• Low Price Target: $17.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +44.7%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.54
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 21.77
• Forward P/E Ratio: 34.54
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $36.70 million
• Net Margins: 2.73%
• Pretax Margin: 4.43%
• Return on Equity: 7.89%
• Return on Assets: 4.65%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.25
• Current Ratio: 2.04
• Quick Ratio: 1.23

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.23 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.67
• Cash Flow: $1.08 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 10.83
• Book Value: $8.50 per share
• Price / Book: 1.38

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 70,620,000
• Free Float: 45,612,000
• Market Cap: $829.43 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.57