Calavo Growers (CVGW) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Calavo Growers, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVGW), founded in 1924 and headquartered in Santa Paula, California, is a global supplier and distributor of fresh avocados and perishable foods. The company partners with growers in key producing regions to source, ripen and package whole avocados for retail, wholesale and foodservice customers. Calavo’s commitment to quality and food safety underpins its position as a trusted link between growers and end-markets.

The company operates two segments: Fresh and Calavo Foods. The Fresh segment provides ripening, packaging and distribution services for whole avocados under the Calavo brand, serving supermarkets, wholesalers and restaurant chains throughout the United States and Canada. The Calavo Foods segment offers value-added products such as fresh-cut avocado, guacamole, salsa and avocado-based dips, supplying both retail and foodservice outlets.

Calavo maintains production and packing facilities in California and Mexico, and sources fruit from other growing areas including Peru and the Dominican Republic. Its distribution network extends to customers in North America, Europe and Asia, reflecting a strategic focus on diversifying supply origins and end-market reach. The company emphasizes sustainable growing practices, waste reduction and quality control throughout its global supply chain.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Randy Uhr, Calavo Growers continues to invest in technology and facilities to enhance shelf life, traceability and operational efficiency. The company’s long-standing industry expertise and extensive grower relationships position it to capitalize on growing consumer demand for fresh and convenient avocado products worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $27.22 to $28.04
• 50-Day Range: $26.19 to $27.84
• 52-Week Range: $21.46 to $30.02
• Volume: 191,544 shs
• Average Volume: 245,449 shs
• Market Capitalization: $493.02 million
• P/E Ratio: 31.39
• Dividend Yield: 2.90%
• Price Target: $40.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Calavo Growers Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Calavo Growers scored higher than 87% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 48th out of 156 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

Calavo Growers 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

Calavo Growers has a consensus price target of $40.00, representing about 44.8% upside from its current price of $27.62.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Calavo Growers has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 24.06%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Calavo Growers are expected to grow by 24.06% in the coming year, from $1.87 to $2.32 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Calavo Growers is 31.39, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.60.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Calavo Growers is 31.39, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 18.31.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Calavo Growers has a P/B Ratio of 2.37. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.45% of the float of Calavo Growers has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Calavo Growers has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Calavo Growers has recently decreased by 16.54%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Calavo Growers pays a meaningful dividend of 2.91%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Calavo Growers has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Calavo Growers is 90.91%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Calavo Growers will have a dividend payout ratio of 34.48% next year. This indicates that Calavo Growers will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.45% of the float of Calavo Growers has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Calavo Growers has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Calavo Growers has recently decreased by 16.54%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.84

News Sentiment

Calavo Growers has a news sentiment score of 0.84. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for Calavo Growers this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

5 people have searched for CVGW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added Calavo Growers to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 7.20% of the stock of Calavo Growers is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

81.30% of the stock of Calavo Growers is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

CVGW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CVGW shares performed this year?

Calavo Growers' stock was trading at $25.50 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, CVGW shares have increased by 8.3% and is now trading at $27.62.

How were Calavo Growers' earnings last quarter?

Calavo Growers, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVGW) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, September, 9th. The company reported $0.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.54 by $0.03. The business's quarterly revenue was down .4% on a year-over-year basis.

Who are Calavo Growers' major shareholders?

Calavo Growers' top institutional investors include Nuance Investments LLC (3.66%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.70%), Old West Investment Management LLC (2.40%) and Russell Investments Group Ltd. (2.17%). Insiders that own company stock include Lecil E Cole, Steve Hollister, James D Helin, Michael A Browne and James E Snyder.
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How do I buy shares of Calavo Growers?

Shares of CVGW 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 Calavo Growers own?

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

Company Calendar

• Record date for 7/30 Dividend: 6/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/30 Dividend: 6/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/30/2025
• Last Earnings: 9/09/2025
• Today: 9/17/2025
• Record date for 10/31 Dividend: 9/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/31 Dividend: 9/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/31/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 10/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: AGRI OPERATIONS
• Sub-Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:CVGW
• CIK: 1133470
• Web: www.calavo.com
• Phone: (805) 525-1245
• Fax: 805-921-3219
• Employees: 2,106
• Year Founded: 1924

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Calavo Growers: $40.00
• High Price Target: $40.00
• Low Price Target: $40.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +46.9%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.88
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 30.94
• Forward P/E Ratio: 14.56
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$1.08 million
• Net Margins: 2.28%
• Pretax Margin: 3.17%
• Return on Equity: 11.73%
• Return on Assets: 7.86%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.02
• Current Ratio: 2.30
• Quick Ratio: 1.86

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $661.54 million
• Price / Sales: 0.73
• Cash Flow: $1.65 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 16.53
• Book Value: $11.65 per share
• Price / Book: 2.34

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 17,850,000
• Free Float: 16,568,000
• Market Cap: $486.06 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.39