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: $25.95 to $26.81
• 50-Day Range: $25.79 to $28.52
• 52-Week Range: $18.40 to $28.98
• Volume: 955,600 shs
• Average Volume: 259,173 shs
• Market Capitalization: $466.33 million
• P/E Ratio: 29.31
• Dividend Yield: 3.07%
• Price Target: $27.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Calavo Growers Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Calavo Growers scored higher than 5% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 157th out of 169 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: 1.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Calavo Growers has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for Calavo Growers is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Calavo Growers has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Calavo Growers is 29.31, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.76.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Calavo Growers is 29.31, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 24.29.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Calavo Growers has a P/B Ratio of 2.23. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: N/A
• Short Interest Level: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for CVGW.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Calavo Growers pays a meaningful dividend of 3.07%, 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 89.89%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

Search Interest

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

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.0 / 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

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.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/12/2026
• Today: 10/26/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 10/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: Food Products
• Sub-Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:CVGW
• CIK: 1133470
• Web: www.calavo.com
• Phone: (805) 525-1245
• Fax: 805-921-3219
• Employees: 1,969
• Year Founded: 1924

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Calavo Growers: $27.00
• High Price Target: $27.00
• Low Price Target: $27.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +3.5%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.89
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 29.31
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $19.80 million
• Net Margins: 2.61%
• Pretax Margin: 3.54%
• Return on Equity: 12.81%
• Return on Assets: 8.77%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.02
• Current Ratio: 2.21
• Quick Ratio: 1.66

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $616.25 million
• Price / Sales: 0.76
• Cash Flow: $2.05 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 12.74
• Book Value: $11.68 per share
• Price / Book: 2.23

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 17,874,000
• Free Float: 16,587,000
• Market Cap: $466.33 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.44