Month: September 2026

RIDGELAND, Miss., Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALM) (“Cal-Maine Foods,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “company”), the largest egg company in the United States and a leading player in the egg-based food industry, today reported results for its first quarter ended August 29, 2026. Unless otherwise indicated, all comparisons are to the comparable period of fiscal 2026.

Financial Highlights

	(in thousands except per share amounts and percentages)
	First Quarter
	2027				2026			$ Change				% Change
Net sales	$	539,607			$	922,602		$	(382,995	)		(41.5	)	%
Gross profit	$	403			$	311,314		$	(310,911	)		(99.9	)	%
Operating income (loss)	$	(82,165	)		$	249,184		$	(331,349	)		(133.0	)	%
Net income (loss) attributable to Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.	$	(58,615	)		$	199,340		$	(257,955	)		(129.4	)	%
Income (loss) per share – diluted	$	(1.26	)		$	4.12		$	(5.38	)		(130.6	)	%

Strategic Execution Highlights

• Continued focus on sales diversification and mix shift, expected to strengthen earnings durability and predictability over time
  • In the first quarter of fiscal 2027:
    • Prepared Foods accounted for 11.7% of net sales compared to 7.8%
    • Combined, Specialty Shell Eggs and Prepared Foods increased to 54.1% of net sales compared to 37.1%
• Acquired additional Eggland’s Best® franchise territory in Northeast, expanding the company’s distribution footprint and increasing its Specialty Shell Eggs category penetration across one of the nation’s largest, highest-income consumer markets
• Continued progress on previously announced projects to increase efficiency and production capacity, which are expected to increase Prepared Foods production capacity more than 60% by the first half of fiscal 2028, compared to fiscal 2026 year-end

Commentary

Sherman Miller, president and chief executive officer of Cal-Maine Foods, said, “Our first-quarter results reflect both the current point in the conventional shell egg cycle and the continued evolution of Cal-Maine Foods’ earnings model. Conventional Shell Egg pricing remains under pressure from an industry supply imbalance, while underlying demand remains healthy. At the same time, Specialty Shell Eggs and Prepared Foods now represent approximately 54% of our net sales, demonstrating the progress we have made in broadening our business. We remain focused on our foundational Conventional Shell Egg business while scaling Specialty and Prepared Foods and converting the investments we have made into profitable growth.”
Segment Results Summary

	Segment Net Sales
	(in thousands except percentages)
	First Quarter
	2027				2026				Volume Change				Avg. Price Change
Conventional Shell Eggs	$	201,683			$	498,433			(0.7	)	%		(59.3	)	%
Specialty Shell Eggs		236,932				275,590			(3.8	)	%		(10.7	)	%
Prepared Foods		62,995				72,368			(19.3	)	%		7.9		%
Total Reportable Segments	$	501,610			$	846,391

	Operating Income (Loss)
	(in thousands except percentages)
	First Quarter
									Operating Margin
	2027				2026				2027				2026
Conventional Shell Eggs	$	(71,045	)		$	168,236			(35.2	)	%		33.8		%
Specialty Shell Eggs		14,937				64,196			6.3		%		23.3		%
Prepared Foods		7,842				13,221			12.4		%		18.3		%
Total Reportable Segments	$	(48,266	)		$	245,653			(9.6	)	%		29.0		%
Other – Segment Income (Loss)		(8,374	)			12,219			N/A				N/A
Unallocated Corporate SG&A		(24,609	)			(16,072	)		N/A				N/A
Gain on Involuntary Conversion		—				7,488			N/A				N/A
Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets		(916	)			(104	)		N/A				N/A
Operating Income (Loss)	$	(82,165	)		$	249,184			(15.2	)	%		27.0		%

N/A – Not Applicable

Conventional Shell Eggs

First-quarter performance reflected an abundantly supplied egg market following industry layer flock repopulation during fiscal 2026. The increase in egg supply, together with the first quarter’s historically softer seasonal pricing, resulted in substantially lower conventional shell egg prices compared with the prior-year period.

Conventional Shell Eggs sales decreased 59.5%, primarily reflecting a 59.3% decrease in average selling price per dozen, while volume remained relatively flat. The effect of lower market prices was partially mitigated by hybrid and cost-plus pricing arrangements with certain customers. Segment loss was $71.0 million, compared with segment income of $168.2 million in the prior-year period, as lower pricing more than offset lower outside egg purchase costs.

Specialty Shell Eggs

Specialty Shell Eggs sales decreased 14.0%, reflecting a 10.7% decrease in average selling price per dozen and a 3.8% decrease in volume. The prior-year period benefited from atypical pricing relationships between conventional and specialty shell eggs that temporarily accelerated demand for certain specialty shell egg categories. During the current quarter, lower volumes reflected a more typical demand relationship across the conventional and specialty shell egg categories.

Segment income was $14.9 million, compared with $64.2 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to lower selling prices and higher cost per dozen resulting from increased feed and production costs, partially offset by lower selling, general and administrative expense.

Prepared Foods

Prepared Foods sales decreased 13.0% reflecting a 19.3% decrease in pounds sold, primarily related to temporary production reductions during capacity expansion and network optimization activities, which was partially offset by a 7.9% increase in average selling price per pound. Segment income was $7.8 million, compared with $13.2 million in the prior-year period. We continue to advance our previously announced production capacity and optimization projects to support future growth and improved operating efficiency.

Outlook

Mr. Miller commented, “Looking ahead, there are two important timing dynamics: when the conventional shell egg market begins to rebalance and when our investments in Prepared Foods translate into greater earnings contribution. We cannot precisely predict the first, but we have considerably greater visibility into the second. Current earnings reflect a difficult point in the commodity cycle while we are simultaneously investing ahead of growth, and we do not believe that fully reflects the through-cycle earnings power we are building. With a strong balance sheet, more than 60% planned growth in Prepared Foods capacity through the first half of fiscal 2028, and continued opportunities across Specialty Shell Eggs, we are well positioned to invest through the cycle and build a more diversified and durable earnings profile.”

Share Repurchase Update

Cal-Maine Foods repurchased 66,601 shares of its common stock under the company’s current share repurchase authorization during the first quarter of fiscal 2027 for a total of $5.0 million. The repurchase program permits the company to repurchase up to $500 million, of which $315.7 million remained available as of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2027. Subsequent to the end of the first quarter, Cal-Maine Foods repurchased 204,888 shares under the repurchase program for $14.9 million.

Dividend Payment

Pursuant to the company’s variable dividend policy, Cal-Maine Foods will not pay a cash dividend with respect to the first quarter of fiscal 2027. The company will not pay a dividend for a subsequent profitable quarter until it is profitable on a cumulative basis computed from the date of the last quarter in which a dividend was paid. As of August 29, 2026, the cumulative loss to be recovered before payment of any future dividend under the variable dividend policy was $94.5 million.

Conference Call and Webcast

Management will host a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET on September 30, 2026. Participants can access the live webcast on the Investor Relations page of the Cal-Maine Foods website at https://www.calmainefoods.com/events-presentations. To join by telephone, participants can register here. Upon registration, participants will receive a confirmation email with detailed instructions, including a dial-in number, unique passcode, and registrant ID. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the call on the Investor Relations page of the Cal-Maine Foods website at https://www.calmainefoods.com/events-presentations.

About Cal-Maine Foods

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: CALM) is the largest egg company in the United States and a leading player in the egg-based food industry. With a strong national footprint, Cal-Maine Foods provides nutritious, affordable, and sustainable protein to millions of households every day.

The company’s portfolio spans the full egg value ladder—from conventional to specialty, including cage-free, nutritionally enhanced, organic, brown, pasture-raised, and free-range eggs—serving retail, foodservice and industrial customers nationwide. Cal-Maine Foods also participates in the growing prepared foods sector, with offerings such as pre-cooked egg patties, omelets, folded and scrambled egg formats, hard-cooked eggs, pancakes, waffles, and specialty wraps. Its branded portfolio includes Eggland’s Best®, Land O’Lakes®, Farmhouse Eggs®, 4Grain®, Sunups®, Sunny Meadow®, MeadowCreek Foods®, Van’s®, and Crepini®.

Headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Cal-Maine’s strategy combines scale, operational excellence, and financial discipline with a commitment to innovation and sustainability, to enable the company to deliver trusted nutrition, enduring partnerships, and long-term value for its stakeholders.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements are based on management’s current intent, belief, expectations, estimates and projections regarding our Company and our industry. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that are difficult to predict and may be beyond our control. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include, among others, (i) changes in wholesale shell egg market prices, (ii) changes in the demand for shell eggs and our prepared foods offerings, (iii) increases in feed costs for our shell egg operations as well as increases in input costs for prepared foods, (iv) our ability to predict and meet demand for cage-free and other specialty shell eggs, (v) the risks and hazards inherent in shell egg, egg products and prepared foods operations (including, as applicable, disease, pests, weather conditions, and potential for product recall), including but not limited to the current outbreak of HPAI affecting poultry in the U.S., Canada and other countries that was first detected in commercial flocks in the U.S. in February 2022 and that impacted our flocks in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2024 and again in March 2026, (vi) risks, changes, or obligations that could result from our recent or future acquisition of new flocks or businesses, such as our acquisition of Echo Lake Foods completed June 2, 2025, and risks or changes that may cause conditions to completing a pending acquisition not to be met, (vii) our ability to successfully integrate and manage recently acquired businesses, like Echo Lake Foods, and realize the expected benefits of such acquisitions, including synergies, cost savings, reduction in earnings volatility, margin expansion, financial returns, expanded customer relationships, or sales or growth opportunities, (viii) our ability to produce, supply and distribute shell eggs and prepared foods efficiently and reliably, (ix) our ability to compete effectively with existing competitors and new market entrants, retain existing customers, acquire new customers and grow our product mix including our prepared foods product offerings, (x) the impacts of government, customer and consumer reactions to high market prices for eggs, including, without limitation, potential new or expanded government regulations, (xi) risks relating to potential changes in inflation, interest rates and trade and tariff policies, (xii) the loss or expiration of any registered trademarks or other intellectual property that we use in our business, (xiii) adverse results in pending litigation and other legal matters, (xiv) global instability, including as a result of geopolitical conflicts and other uncertainties and (xv) the risk factors set forth the company’s SEC Filings (including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, as may be updated by the company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K). The Company’s SEC filings may be obtained from the SEC or the company’s website, www.calmainefoods.com. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because, while we believe the assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. Further, forward-looking statements included herein are made only as of the respective dates thereof, or if no date is stated, as of the date hereof. Except as otherwise required by law, we disclaim any intent or obligation to update publicly these forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise.

CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts)
SUMMARY STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
		13 Weeks Ended
		August 29, 2026				August 30, 2025
Net sales		$	539,607			$	922,602
Cost of sales			539,204				611,288
Gross profit			403				311,314
Selling, general and administrative			81,652				69,514
Gain on involuntary conversions			—				(7,488	)
Loss on disposal of fixed assets			916				104
Operating income (loss)			(82,165	)			249,184
Other income, net			7,969				14,081
Income (loss) before income taxes			(74,196	)			263,265
Income tax expense (benefit)			(17,992	)			64,158
Net income (loss)			(56,204	)			199,107
Less: Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest			2,411				(233	)
Net income (loss) attributable to Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.		$	(58,615	)		$	199,340
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic		$	(1.26	)		$	4.13
Diluted		$	(1.26	)		$	4.12
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic			46,703				48,281
Diluted			46,703				48,424

CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Unaudited) (In thousands)
SUMMARY BALANCE SHEETS
		August 29, 2026			May 30, 2026
Assets
Cash and short-term investments		$	767,592		$	924,057
Receivables, net			285,232			264,431
Inventories, net			394,690			375,265
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			24,379			17,789
Current assets			1,471,893			1,581,542
Property, plant and equipment, net			1,312,285			1,318,335
Other noncurrent assets			229,201			207,693
Total assets		$	3,013,379		$	3,107,570
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		$	191,127		$	205,516
Current liabilities			191,127			205,516
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities			242,305			261,522
Stockholders’ equity			2,579,947			2,640,532
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	3,013,379		$	3,107,570

Contacts

Investors: ir@cmfoods.com 
Media: media@cmfoods.com 
Telephone: (601) 948-6813

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beam Global (Nasdaq: BEEM), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for energy storage and security, electrification of mobility, and smart city infrastructure, will share developments in its advanced battery technologies for high-power applications, including AI data centers and electric aviation, during the Company’s presentations at The Battery Show North America, in Detroit, on October 12th through the 15th.

Beam Global is developing battery energy storage systems designed to manage the extreme power fluctuations generated by the rapidly increasing workloads of AI data centers. The research focuses on high-speed, multi-timescale control strategies that can reduce peak utility demand and required grid capacity while using less battery capacity than conventional approaches. The Company is also applying its proprietary passive thermal management technology to support frequent, high-rate battery cycling while managing battery temperatures and degradation.

Beam Global is evaluating its proprietary solutions to address thermal runaway initiation and propagation in high-power and high-energy lithium-ion battery systems for applications including electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Testing includes side and bottom nail penetration, external heating and overcharge to evaluate thermal and electrical behavior during cell failure. At the module level, Beam’s engineering and science teams are evaluating how battery architecture, enclosure design, thermal coupling, liquid-cooled cold plates and Beam’s phase-change composite (PCC™) technology affect cell-to-cell thermal propagation. Electro-thermal modeling is being used alongside physical testing to further characterize failure mechanisms and support the development of next-generation battery systems.

“Beam’s core competency and protected IP are centered on our ability to deliver high power bursts under extreme operating conditions using our superior engineering and proprietary thermal management solutions,” said Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Beam Global. “These capabilities are becoming increasingly essential for data centers and electric aviation applications like drones and eVTOLs. We are seeing significant increases in demand for our unique approach to these challenges. The Battery Show North America gives us the ideal opportunity to share the advances we are making to the very audiences who are seeking solutions to these critical challenges.”

Beam Global’s Chief Battery Scientist, Dr. Said Al-Hallaj, and Donald Gilmore, Director of Energy Storage Systems, will present preliminary findings from two of the Company’s research programs. Research into AI data center power transients will be presented by Donald Gilmore on October 13, followed by Dr. Said Al-Hallaj’s presentation on thermal runaway in drone and eVTOL battery systems on October 14. Both presenters will be available at Beam’s Booth 3403 for further discussion.

The markets for advanced battery technologies are expanding rapidly. According to MarketsandMarkets, the global data center energy storage systems market is projected to grow from $5.17 billion in 2026 to $10.48 billion by 2032, representing a 12.5% CAGR. The global eVTOL battery market is projected to grow from $6.90 billion in 2025 to $26.26 billion by 2032, representing a 21.0% CAGR, according to Fortune Business Insights.

About Beam Global

Beam Global is a sustainable technology innovator that develops and manufactures infrastructure products and technologies. The Company operates at the nexus of innovative and reliable energy, transportation and smart city solutions with a focus on sustainable energy infrastructure, rapidly deployed and scalable EV charging solutions, safe energy storage, energy security and intelligent infrastructure. With operations in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, Beam Global develops, patents, designs, engineers and manufactures unique and advanced technology solutions that power transportation, provide secure sources of electricity, enable smart city services, save time and money, and protect the environment. Beam Global is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with facilities in Yuma, AZ; Broadview, IL; Belgrade and Kraljevo, Serbia; and Abu Dhabi, UAE. Beam Global is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol BEEM. For more information visit BeamForAll.com, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and X.

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EDINBURG, Va., Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (Nasdaq: SHEN) and its Glo Fiber brand have been awarded the prestigious 2026 CFX Top Ops Award for Community Relations, a distinction that recognizes broadband providers making a meaningful difference in the communities they serve. The award highlights Shentel’s commitment to delivering reliable broadband service while supporting local families, seniors, schools, and nonprofit organizations through employee volunteer efforts, charitable giving, and community partnerships.

“Connecting communities means more than just building networks,” said Heather Tormey, Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer. “It means investing in the places we call home, supporting local organizations, and creating opportunities for people to thrive. This recognition reflects the dedication of our employees, who bring that commitment to life every day through their service, generosity, and engagement.”

At the heart of these efforts is the Shentel Cares Program which encourages employees to give back through volunteer service, community partnerships, and company-sponsored giving campaigns. Signature initiatives include Shentel Caring Days, the Summer Backpack Program, and The Big Give. Through eight volunteer events in the first half of 2026, employees have contributed more than 330 hours of service supporting organizations focused on food security, housing assistance, and other critical community needs.

The 2026 Summer Backpack Program raised $28,000 to support seven charitable organizations across Shentel’s service footprint through employee donations and matching contributions from the Shentel Foundation and CoBank’s Sharing Success program. These funds help provide food assistance and other essential resources to children and families in need. Building on this momentum, the company will soon launch its annual Big Give campaign, which empowers employees to support causes that are meaningful to them and their local communities.

The company’s commitment to community impact also extends beyond charitable giving. In June, the Glo Fiber Business team completed a major connectivity project at Friendship Richfield Living in Salem, Virginia, bringing high-speed fiber internet and entertainment services to more than 560 assisted living residences. To ensure residents could fully benefit from the new technology, team members hosted “Glo Fiber Days,” providing hands-on training and personalized support to help seniors confidently navigate their new digital tools and services.

“For more than a century, our success has been built on the relationships we’ve established in the communities we serve,” said Ed McKay, President and Chief Executive Officer for Shentel. “True community engagement goes well beyond financial support — it means showing up in person, getting our hands dirty alongside our team members, and supporting the local leaders and organizations making a daily impact. While we are committed to building quality broadband networks, we are equally focused on building lasting relationships with the people and communities we serve.”

To learn more about Shentel, please visit www.shentel.com for residential service and www.shentelbusiness.com for commercial service.

About Shenandoah Telecommunications
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) provides broadband services through its high-speed, state-of-the-art fiber optic and cable networks to residential and commercial customers in eight contiguous states in the eastern United States. Shentel’s services include broadband internet, video, voice, high-speed Ethernet, dark fiber leasing, and managed network services. The company owns an extensive regional network with more than 19,800 route miles of fiber. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.

Media Contact:
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NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Namib Minerals (Nasdaq: NAMM) (“Namib Minerals” or the “Company”) today announced that it will release its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, before the market opens. A conference call and webcast will follow at 8:30 AM ET the same day. Access details for the webcast will be announced shortly through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.namibminerals.com.

During the webcast, Namib Minerals’ management will respond to a selection of shareholders’ frequently asked questions submitted in advance of the call. Shareholders can submit questions through the Contact Us form at www.namibminerals.com.

The earnings release, webcast and presentation materials will be available in the Investor Relations section of www.namibminerals.com. A replay of the webcast will be available there shortly after the broadcast.

About Namib Minerals

Namib Minerals (Nasdaq: NAMM) is a gold producer, developer and explorer with operations focused in Zimbabwe. Namib Minerals is a significant player in Africa’s mining industry, driving sustainable growth and innovation across the sector. The Company currently operates How Mine, an underground gold mine, and is actively restarting Redwing Mine. For more information, visit www.namibminerals.com.

CONTACT: Contacts:
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