Mission Produce Inc. is a leading global supplier of avocados, specializing in sourcing, ripening, and distributing high-quality avocados to meet the increasing consumer demand. The company operates a vertically integrated model, managing the entire supply chain from the cultivation of avocados on its own orchards to distribution through strategic partnerships and logistics networks. With a focus on sustainability and quality assurance, Mission Produce is committed to delivering fresh avocados to retailers, food service providers, and customers around the world, while also promoting the health benefits and versatility of this popular fruit. Read More
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how perishable food stocks fared in Q3, starting with Fresh Del Monte Produce (NYSE:FDP).
Shares of avocado company Mission Produce (NASDAQ:AVO)
fell 5.4% in the afternoon session after the company agreed to acquire Calavo Growers (CVGW) in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $430 million.
Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the merger of Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) and Calavo Growers, Inc. is fair to Mission shareholders. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, Mission shareholders are expected to own approximately 80.3% of the combined company.
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Mission Produce’s third quarter was marked by strong execution, as volume growth and effective global operations helped the company outperform Wall Street’s expectations, driving a positive market reaction. Management highlighted that a 13% increase in avocado sales volumes, particularly in Europe and Asia, offset the impact of lower average pricing caused by increased global supply. CEO Steve Barnard credited the company’s integrated sourcing and distribution platform for enabling flexibility to shift product to the most favorable markets, while President John Pawlowski noted that Peruvian orchards’ recovery from previous weather disruptions played a significant role in the quarter’s results.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how perishable food stocks fared in Q3, starting with Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN).
The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead.
They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.
Avocado company Mission Produce (NASDAQ:AVO) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 10% year on year to $319 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.31 per share was 34.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Avocado company Mission Produce (NASDAQ:AVO) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 10% year on year to $319 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.31 per share was 34.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Achieved record full year revenue of $1.39 billion, an increase of 13% year-over-year, driven by strong execution in Marketing & Distribution and significantly higher yields from owned Peruvian orchards in International Farming
Founder & CEO Steve Barnard to Transition to Executive Chairman of the Board; President and COO John Pawlowski to Become CEO at the close of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April 2026
OXNARD, Calif., Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or “the Company”) a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, today announced it will release its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended October 31, 2025 after the market closes on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its financial results at 5:00 PM Eastern Time on the same day.
OXNARD, Calif., Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or “the Company”) a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, today announced the appointment of Douglas M. Stone to its Board of Directors, effective November 26, 2025. Stone is appointed as an independent Class I director with a term expiring at the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. In connection with this appointment, Mission Produce’s Board of Directors has increased the size of the Board from ten to eleven directors.
Although Mission Produce (currently trading at $11.43 per share) has gained 6.1% over the last six months, it has trailed the S&P 500’s 11.3% return during that period. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
