Before the opening bell on Monday morning, Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) released its third quarter financial results. Here’s what the results mean for mutual fund investors.

Earnings

The company reported earnings of $50.9 million, or $1.05 per share, compared to $42.9 million, or 89 cents per share, last year. On average, analysts expected to see EPS of $1.10.

Revenue
Sales increased 11% to $437.36 million from $395.52 million. Analysts expected to see revenue of $410.7 million.

Although the company missed earnings estimates, CALM saw a surge in specialty egg sales. Speciality egg volumes increased 22% during the third quarter, and the company expects sales to continue driving growth.

Investors interested in CALM may also consider the following mutual funds as an alternative to investing directly in the stock. The funds below currently hold the largest stakes in the company:

The funds listed above allow investors to gain exposure to CALM while remaining diversified. Investors interested in CALM should also consider Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC).

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