Mission Produce, Inc.·Consumer Defensive

OXNARD, Calif., May 27, 2026 (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 second quarter ended April 30, 2026 after the market closes on Monday, June 8, 2026.

Mission Produce, Inc. AVO is navigating a challenging pricing environment, but its latest results suggest that the company's business model remains more resilient than headline revenue trends indicate. Although an abundant avocado supply has pressured industry pricing and squeezed margins in certain areas, Mission Produce continues to benefit from strong volume growth, disciplined operational execution and the flexibility of its vertically integrated platform.

Merger Closing Expected to Occur May 28, 2026, Subject to Satisfaction of Closing Conditions Merger Closing Expected to Occur May 28, 2026, Subject to Satisfaction of Closing Conditions

OXNARD, Calif. , May 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) ("Mission Produce") and Calavo Growers, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVGW) ("Calavo"), today announced, in connection with Mission Produce's pending acquisition of Calavo, that Mission Produce has obtained antitrust clearance from Mexico's Federal Economic Competition Commission (Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica, or "COFECE").

Mission Produce, Inc.'s AVO stock has shown strong momentum, rising 14.1% over the past year. With this growth, the stock has outperformed the Zacks Agriculture – Operations industry's rise of 13.6% and the Consumer Staples sector's decline of 2.6%.

AVO keeps gross profit steady despite lower avocado prices, highlighting the resilience of its model as it works to rebuild margins.
Mission Produce, Inc. engages in sourcing, producing, packaging, and distributing avocados in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Marketing and Distribution, and International Farming. It also provides value-added services, including ripening, bagging, custom packing, and logistical management. The company serves retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Oxnard, California.
Consumer Defensive
Food Distribution
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2020-10-02
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