CVGW
Calavo Growers, Inc. · Consumer Staples · Food Distribution
Last
$26.85
+$0.29 (+1.11%) 4:00 PM ET
Pre-market $26.74 −$0.11 (−0.39%) 9:21 AM ET
Prev close $26.55
Open $25.89
Day high $26.97
Day low $25.89
Volume 121,436
Avg vol 554,367
Mkt cap
$479.74M
P/E ratio
24.18
FY Revenue
$648.43M
EPS
1.11
Gross Margin
9.82%
Sector
Consumer Staples
AI report sections
CVGW
Calavo Growers, Inc.
Calavo Growers shows improving price momentum with the stock near the upper end of its 52-week range and above key moving averages, while some oscillators indicate overbought conditions. Fundamentally, the company combines low leverage, solid liquidity, and improving profitability with declining revenue and pressured operating cash flow. Valuation appears moderate on sales and enterprise-value metrics but richer on earnings and cash-flow multiples, and the backdrop includes elevated short-volume activity and merger-related legal investigations.
AI summarized at 6:27 PM ET, 2026-02-18
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 68 LONG: 64
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−42% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.58×
RSI
66.86 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.00 (Weak)
MACD: 0.00 Signal: 0.00
Short-Term
-0.02 (Weak)
MACD: 0.69 Signal: 0.71
Long-Term
+0.02 (Strong)
MACD: 1.36 Signal: 1.34
Intraday trend score 56.88

Latest news

CVGW 12 articles Positive: 4 Neutral: 1 Negative: 4
Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Halper Sadeh Llc
Halper Sadeh LLC Reminds Shareholders of RAPT, PEN, CVGW, FONR of the Firm’s Investigations

Investor rights law firm Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating four companies for potential federal securities law violations and breaches of fiduciary duties related to their merger or acquisition transactions. The firm is seeking increased consideration for shareholders and additional disclosures regarding the proposed deals.

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Sentiment note

Under investigation for potential federal securities law violations related to its sale to Mission Produce, indicating possible inadequate shareholder consideration or disclosure issues.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Juan Monteverde, Monteverde & Associates Pc
$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Is Investigating The Merger—ALGT, SNCY, CVGW, and AVO

Monteverde & Associates PC is investigating four merger transactions: Allegiant Travel Company's merger with Sun Country Airlines Holdings, and Calavo Growers' merger with Mission Produce. The firm is examining whether shareholders are receiving fair value in these proposed deals.

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Sentiment note

Under investigation by class action firm regarding merger terms; suggests potential fairness concerns in the proposed transaction

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Halper Sadeh Llc
Halper Sadeh LLC Encourages PEN, CVGW, AVO Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Discuss Their Rights

Investor rights law firm Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating three companies for potential securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches related to major transactions: Penumbra's $374 per share sale to Boston Scientific, Calavo's acquisition by Mission Produce for $14.85 cash plus stock, and Mission Produce's merger with Calavo. The firm is seeking increased consideration for shareholders and additional disclosures.

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Sentiment note

Under investigation for potential securities violations and fiduciary duty breaches in its sale to Mission Produce, indicating potential undervaluation or inadequate shareholder protections.

Negative Benzinga • Prnewswire
$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of Calavo Growers, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVGW)

Monteverde & Associates PC, a class action securities firm, has announced an investigation into Calavo Growers' proposed merger with Mission Produce. Under the deal terms, Calavo shareholders would receive 0.9790 shares of Mission Produce stock and $14.85 in cash per share. The firm is questioning whether the deal represents a fair valuation for shareholders.

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Sentiment note

The announcement of a class action investigation into the merger deal raises concerns about potential unfairness to shareholders, suggesting the proposed transaction terms may not adequately value the company or protect shareholder interests.

Positive Benzinga • Rishabh Mishra
Stock Market Today: Dow Jones Futures Drop, Nasdaq 100 Gains As Tech Stocks Rebound— Goldman Sachs, Taiwan Semiconductor, ASML In Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday following Wednesday's decline, with tech stocks rebounding. Taiwan Semiconductor reported a 35% profit surge in Q4, while Applied Materials received an analyst upgrade. Goldman Sachs is set to report earnings. Tariff uncertainty and Supreme Court delays on framework legality continue to weigh on markets. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady in January.

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Sentiment note

Surged 12.93% despite downbeat Q4 results, driven by Mission Produce's acquisition announcement at $27 per share.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Mission Produce® Announces Agreement to Acquire Calavo Growers, Expanding North American Avocado Business and Diversifying Portfolio Across Fresh Produce

Mission Produce has agreed to acquire Calavo Growers in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $430 million ($27.00 per share). The acquisition will expand Mission's North American avocado operations, add prepared foods capabilities like guacamole, and create a vertically integrated fresh produce platform with expected $25 million in annual cost synergies within 18 months. The transaction is expected to close by end of August 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

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Sentiment note

Calavo shareholders receive a 26% premium to the 30-day volume weighted average price ($27.00 vs $21.41), and the company gains access to Mission's larger global platform, distribution network, and resources for innovation and growth while maintaining its trusted brand.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Calavo Growers Declares Quarterly Dividend

Calavo Growers, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVGW) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on January 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 13, 2026.

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Sentiment note

The company's declaration of a quarterly dividend demonstrates financial stability and confidence in its business performance. Regular dividend payments are a positive signal to investors, indicating the company generates sufficient cash flow to return capital to shareholders while maintaining operations.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Calavo Growers, Inc. Announces Receipt of Unsolicited Proposal

Calavo Growers, Inc. has received a non-binding, indicative proposal to acquire all of its outstanding shares for $32 per share, consisting of a combination of stock and cash. The company's board is reviewing the proposal.

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Sentiment note

The company has received an unsolicited acquisition proposal at a premium to the current stock price, which could be beneficial for shareholders.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
Calavo Growers, Inc. Announces Receipt of Unsolicited Proposal

Calavo Growers, Inc. has received a non-binding, indicative proposal to acquire the company for $32 per share. The company's board is reviewing the proposal with its advisors, and no further updates will be provided unless warranted.

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Sentiment note

The article presents a non-binding acquisition proposal for Calavo Growers, which is a neutral event as the company is still reviewing the proposal and no transaction is guaranteed.

Unknown GlobeNewswire Inc. • Calavo Growers, Inc.
Calavo Growers, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Calavo Growers, Inc. reports financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended April 30, 2024.

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Unknown Seeking Alpha • Wall Street Breakfast
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