Why Cal-Maine Foods Stock Fell After-Hours
Portfolio Pulse from Ryan Gustafson
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:CALM) stock dropped in after-hours trading following the announcement that one of its Kansas facilities tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, affecting about 684,000 laying hens, or 1.6% of its total flock. The company has halted production at the facility and is seeking to offset the impact by securing production from other locations. No other facilities have tested positive, and the company emphasized its strong biosecurity measures.
December 12, 2023 | 10:10 pm
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Cal-Maine Foods' stock fell after reporting avian influenza at a Kansas facility, affecting a small percentage of its flock and halting production there. The company is working to minimize disruptions by using other facilities.
The negative impact on Cal-Maine Foods' stock is likely due to concerns over the avian influenza outbreak's effect on production and potential costs associated with containment and mitigation efforts. The fact that the company has halted production at the affected facility and is actively working to prevent further spread may reassure investors, but the initial reaction is typically negative due to uncertainty and potential financial impact.
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