Positive News SentimentPositive NewsNASDAQ:AVO Mission Produce (AVO) Stock Forecast, Price & News $9.52 -0.16 (-1.65%) (As of 09/27/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$9.39▼$9.9250-Day Range$8.77▼$12.1952-Week Range$8.55▼$16.96Volume134,461 shsAverage Volume141,026 shsMarket Capitalization$673.92 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$12.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Mission Produce MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside31.3% Upside$12.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.65% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-3.70Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.47 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth77.14%From $0.35 to $0.62 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.76 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector29th out of 135 stocksAgricultural Services Industry2nd out of 3 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMission 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.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $12.50, Mission Produce has a forecasted upside of 31.3% from its current price of $9.52.Amount of Analyst CoverageMission Produce has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.65% of the float of Mission Produce has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverMission Produce has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Mission Produce has recently decreased by 3.45%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldMission Produce does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthMission Produce does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 4.1 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreMission Produce has received a 58.17% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Nutrition" impact, which is false driven by its "Unprocessed avocados" product. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Mission Produce is -3.70. Previous Next 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMission Produce has a news sentiment score of 1.89. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.74 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Mission Produce this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for AVO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Mission Produce insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,467,040.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders41.79% 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 InstitutionsOnly 27.88% of the stock of Mission Produce is held by institutions. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Mission Produce are expected to grow by 77.14% in the coming year, from $0.35 to $0.62 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Mission Produce is -13.80, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Mission Produce is -13.80, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Growth RatioMission Produce has a PEG Ratio of 1.04. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMission Produce has a P/B Ratio of 1.30. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Mission Produce (NASDAQ:AVO) StockMission Produce, Inc. engages in the sourcing, farming, packaging, marketing, and distribution of avocados, mangoes, and blueberries to food retailers, distributors, and foodservice customers in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments, Marketing and Distribution; International Farming; and Blueberries. It also provides ripening, bagging, custom packing, and logistical management services. In addition, the company offers merchandising and promotional support, and insights on market trends, and training services. Mission Produce, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Oxnard, California.Read More AVO Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AVO Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptSeptember 13, 2023 | seekingalpha.comMission Produce: Await Operational Improvements To Warrant Any Re-Rating, HoldSeptember 27, 2023 | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)Buy This Stock for AI Tidal Wave (not NVDA)The internet boom made more millionaires than any tech - Microsoft’s CEO says AI has even more potential. Here’s the #1 stock to buy.September 12, 2023 | msn.comMission Produce: Not Ripe For A PositionSeptember 12, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deMission Produce, Inc.: Mission Produce Announces Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Financial ResultsSeptember 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ3 2023 Mission Produce Inc Earnings CallSeptember 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMission Produce stock falls as it misses adjusted profit expectationsSeptember 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMission Produce™ Announces Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Financial ResultsSeptember 27, 2023 | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)Buy This Stock for AI Tidal Wave (not NVDA)The internet boom made more millionaires than any tech - Microsoft’s CEO says AI has even more potential. Here’s the #1 stock to buy.September 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMission Produce, Inc. (AVO) Misses Q3 Earnings EstimatesSeptember 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAnalysts Estimate Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out forAugust 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMission Produce™ to Release Fiscal Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results on Monday, September 11, 2023August 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com11 Best Vegan Stocks to Buy NowAugust 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDole (DOLE) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass EstimatesAugust 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMission Produce™ Appoints Tony Sarsam to Board of DirectorsJuly 7, 2023 | benzinga.comDirector of Mission Produce Sold $1.44M In StockJune 13, 2023 | seekingalpha.comMission Produce Looks To Higher Volumes And Stable Pricing In 2023 (Upgrade)June 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) Q2 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptJune 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMission Produce Second Quarter 2023 Earnings: Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS LagsJune 9, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deMission Produce, Inc.: Mission Produce Announces Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter Financial ResultsJune 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ2 2023 Mission Produce Inc Earnings CallJune 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShareholders in Mission Produce (NASDAQ:AVO) are in the red if they invested a year agoJune 8, 2023 | msn.comLower avocado prices are leading to more purchases, Mission Produce says, but less revenueJune 8, 2023 | msn.comMission Produce shares jump after beating expectations on revenueJune 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMission Produce™ Announces Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter Financial ResultsMay 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMission Produce™ Announces 2023 Investor Day & Facilities TourMay 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMission Produce™ Announces 2023 Investor Day & Facilities TourSee More Headlines Receive AVO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Mission Produce and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address AVO Company Calendar Last Earnings9/11/2023Today9/27/2023Fiscal Year End10/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)12/28/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Agricultural services Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Staples Current SymbolNASDAQ:AVO CUSIPN/A CIK1802974 Webwww.worldsfinestavocados.com Phone805-981-3650FaxN/AEmployees3,900Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$12.50 High Stock Price Forecast$15.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$10.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+31.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.69) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio27.20 P/E Growth1.04Net Income$-34,600,000.00 Net Margins-5.22% Pretax Margin-5.19% Return on Equity2.22% Return on Assets1.26% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.35 Current Ratio2.12 Quick Ratio1.36 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.05 billion Price / Sales0.64 Cash Flow$1.22 per share Price / Cash Flow7.79 Book Value$7.35 per share Price / Book1.30Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares70,790,000Free Float41,208,000Market Cap$673.92 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.54 Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Stephen J. Barnard (Age 70)Founder, CEO & Director Comp: $848.82kMr. Timothy BulowPres & COOMr. Bryan E. Giles (Age 52)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $508.29kMs. Joanne C. Wu (Age 41)Gen. Counsel & Sec. Comp: $451.17kDenise JunqueiroVP of Marketing & CommunicationsMr. Ross W. Wileman (Age 75)Sr. VP of Sales & Marketing Ms. Anita LemosVP of HRMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCalavo GrowersNASDAQ:CVGWBioceres Crop SolutionsNASDAQ:BIOXForafric GlobalNASDAQ:AFRIB&G FoodsNYSE:BGSWestrock CoffeeNASDAQ:WESTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCalifornia State Teachers Retirement SystemBought 1,311 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.076%Nuveen Asset Management LLCBought 13,269 shares on 8/16/2023Ownership: 0.236%Kennedy Capital Management LLCSold 4,157 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.267%Alliancebernstein L.P.Bought 6,290 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.032%Citadel Advisors LLCBought 600 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AVO Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Mission Produce stock right now? 2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Mission Produce in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AVO shares. View AVO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Mission Produce's stock price forecast for 2023? 2 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Mission Produce's shares. Their AVO share price forecasts range from $10.00 to $15.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $12.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 31.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AVO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AVO shares performed in 2023? Mission Produce's stock was trading at $11.62 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, AVO stock has decreased by 18.1% and is now trading at $9.52. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Mission Produce's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, December 28th 2023. View our AVO earnings forecast. How were Mission Produce's earnings last quarter? Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) issued its earnings results on Monday, September, 11th. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.22 by $0.07. The company earned $261.40 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $241.97 million. Mission Produce had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.22% and a negative net margin of 5.22%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 16.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.25 earnings per share. What ETF holds Mission Produce's stock ? VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF holds 12,560 shares of AVO stock, representing 2.80% of its portfolio. When did Mission Produce IPO? (AVO) raised $150 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, October 1st 2020. The company issued 9,400,000 shares at $15.00-$17.00 per share. BofA Securities, JPMorgan and Citigroup served as the underwriters for the IPO and Roth Capital Partners, Stephens, Inc. and D.A. Davidson & Co. were co-managers. What is Mission Produce's stock symbol? Mission Produce trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AVO." Who are Mission Produce's major shareholders? Mission Produce's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (4.65%), Integrated Advisors Network LLC (1.72%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.33%), State Street Corp (1.26%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.76%) and Stephens Investment Management Group LLC (0.70%). Insiders that own company stock include Bonnie Cruickshank Lind, Bryan E Giles, Jay A Pack, Juan R Wiesner, Luis A Gonzalez, Michael A Browne, Ross W Wileman and Stephen J Barnard. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Mission Produce's stock price today? One share of AVO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $9.52. How much money does Mission Produce make? Mission Produce (NASDAQ:AVO) has a market capitalization of $673.92 million and generates $1.05 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $-34,600,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.69) on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Mission Produce have? The company employs 3,900 workers across the globe. How can I contact Mission Produce? The official website for the company is www.worldsfinestavocados.com. The company can be reached via phone at 805-981-3650 or via email at jeff.sonnek@icrinc.com. 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