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Stock for March (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free AVO Stock Alerts $11.87 +0.14 (+1.19%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$11.76▼$12.0350-Day Range$9.99▼$12.0752-Week Range$8.19▼$13.99Volume226,768 shsAverage Volume188,275 shsMarket Capitalization$840.99 millionP/E Ratio148.38Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$11.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Mission Produce alerts: Email Address Mission Produce MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside3.1% Downside$11.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.61% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-3.70Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.36Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$3.25 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth-3.57%From $0.28 to $0.27 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.34 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector79th out of 130 stocksAgricultural Services Industry2nd out of 3 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMission Produce has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $11.50, Mission Produce has a forecasted downside of 3.1% from its current price of $11.87.Amount of Analyst CoverageMission Produce has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.61% of the float of Mission Produce has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverMission Produce has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Mission Produce has recently decreased by 0.88%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldMission Produce does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthMission Produce does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 4.1 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreMission Produce has received a 58.17% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Nutrition" impact, which is false driven by its "Unprocessed avocados" product. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Mission Produce is -3.70. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMission Produce has a news sentiment score of 0.36. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Mission Produce this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest4 people have searched for AVO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Mission Produce insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $3,249,792.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders41.60% of the stock of Mission Produce is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions63.57% of the stock of Mission Produce is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Mission Produce are expected to decrease by -3.57% in the coming year, from $0.28 to $0.27 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Mission Produce is 148.38, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 148.81.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Mission Produce is 148.38, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 23.58.Price to Earnings Growth RatioMission Produce has a PEG Ratio of 1.55. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMission Produce has a P/B Ratio of 1.58. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the Markets[BUY ALERT] Our #1 A.I. Stock for MarchIt's the one AI stock nobody is talking about. Cathy Wood just bought 11 million shares of it.Get the name of the stock here - before it takes off >>> About Mission Produce Stock (NASDAQ:AVO)Mission Produce, Inc. engages in the sourcing, farming, packaging, marketing, and distribution of avocados, mangoes, and blueberries to food retailers, distributors, and foodservice customers in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments, Marketing and Distribution; International Farming; and Blueberries. It also provides ripening, bagging, custom packing, logistical management, and quality assurance services. In addition, the company offers merchandising and promotional support, and insights on market trends, and training services. Mission Produce, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Oxnard, California.Read More AVO Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AVO Stock News HeadlinesMarch 19, 2024 | insidertrades.comMission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) Director Luis A. Gonzalez Sells 42,008 SharesMarch 14, 2024 | insidertrades.comMission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) Director Luis A. Gonzalez Sells 231,250 SharesMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BUY ALERT] Our #1 A.I. Stock for MarchIt's the one AI stock nobody is talking about. Cathy Wood just bought 11 million shares of it.March 25, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comReviewing Innovative Food (OTCMKTS:IVFH) & Mission Produce (NASDAQ:AVO)March 23, 2024 | investing.comMission Produce director sells $86.3k in company stockMarch 20, 2024 | investing.comMission Produce director sells over $1.1m in company stockMarch 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) Director Luis A. Gonzalez Sells 42,008 Shares of StockMarch 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIn spite of recent selling, insiders at Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) are the largest shareholders; own 39% sharesMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BUY ALERT] Our #1 A.I. Stock for MarchIt's the one AI stock nobody is talking about. Cathy Wood just bought 11 million shares of it.March 14, 2024 | msn.comYour avocado toast could soon get more expensive — againMarch 14, 2024 | seekingalpha.comMission Produce, Inc. (AVO) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMission Produce (AVO) Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To KnowMarch 12, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBioventus Reports Upbeat Earnings, Joins Ranpak, Beachbody And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On TuesdayMarch 12, 2024 | msn.comELF, GOTU among consumer staples moversMarch 12, 2024 | baystreet.caMission Produce Suffers Post-Earnings DipMarch 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Mission Produce Inc Earnings CallMarch 12, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deMission Produce, Inc.: Mission Produce Announces Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Financial ResultsMarch 11, 2024 | msn.comMission Produce shares rise nearly 6% as avocado prices boost resultsMarch 11, 2024 | benzinga.comRecap: Mission Produce Q1 EarningsMarch 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMission Produce (NASDAQ:AVO) Reports Upbeat Q1, Stock SoarsMarch 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMission Produce Inc (AVO) Reports Record First Quarter Fiscal 2024 ResultsMarch 11, 2024 | globenewswire.comMission Produce™ Announces Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Financial ResultsMarch 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhat To Expect From Mission Produce’s (AVO) Q1 EarningsMarch 9, 2024 | stockhouse.comMission Produce(TM) Appoints New President & Chief Operating OfficerMarch 9, 2024 | uk.investing.comMission Produce names John Pawlowski as President and COOMarch 9, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deMission Produce, Inc.: Mission Produce Appoints New President & Chief Operating OfficerMarch 7, 2024 | globenewswire.comMission Produce™ Appoints New President & Chief Operating OfficerSee More Headlines Receive AVO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Mission Produce and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings12/21/2023Today3/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)6/13/2024Fiscal Year End10/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Staples Industry Agricultural services Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:AVO CUSIPN/A CIK1802974 Webwww.worldsfinestavocados.com Phone805-981-3650FaxN/AEmployees3,300Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$11.50 High Stock Price Target$12.50 Low Stock Price Target$10.00 Potential Upside/Downside-3.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.08 Trailing P/E Ratio148.38 Forward P/E Ratio42.39 P/E Growth1.55Net Income$-2,800,000.00 Net Margins0.60% Pretax Margin1.55% Return on Equity3.98% Return on Assets2.24% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.33 Current Ratio2.27 Quick Ratio1.47 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$953.90 million Price / Sales0.88 Cash Flow$0.61 per share Price / Cash Flow19.31 Book Value$7.51 per share Price / Book1.58Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares70,850,000Free Float41,375,000Market Cap$840.99 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.47 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Stephen J. Barnard (Age 71)Founder, CEO, President, COO & Director Comp: $857.48kMr. Bryan E. Giles (Age 53)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $611.82kMs. Joanne C. Wu (Age 41)General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $543.35kMr. Ross W. Wileman (Age 76)Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing Comp: $747.62kMs. Anita LemosVice President of Human ResourcesKey CompetitorsCalavo GrowersNASDAQ:CVGWLavoroNASDAQ:LVROSunOptaNASDAQ:STKLBioceres Crop SolutionsNASDAQ:BIOXWestrock CoffeeNASDAQ:WESTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsLuis A GonzalezSold 88 sharesTotal: $1,056.00 ($12.00/share)Luis A GonzalezSold 42,008 sharesTotal: $507,036.56 ($12.07/share)Luis A GonzalezSold 501 sharesTotal: $6,012.00 ($12.00/share)Luis A GonzalezSold 231,250 sharesTotal: $2.74 M ($11.83/share)Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 38,465 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 3.954%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AVO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Mission Produce stock right now? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Mission Produce in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AVO shares. View AVO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Mission Produce's stock price target for 2024? 3 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for Mission Produce's shares. Their AVO share price targets range from $10.00 to $12.50. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $11.50 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 3.1%. View analysts price targets for AVO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AVO shares performed in 2024? Mission Produce's stock was trading at $10.09 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, AVO stock has increased by 17.6% and is now trading at $11.87. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Mission Produce's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, June 13th 2024. View our AVO earnings forecast. How were Mission Produce's earnings last quarter? Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) released its earnings results on Thursday, December, 21st. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.10 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $257.90 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $288.45 million. Mission Produce had a net margin of 0.60% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.98%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 8.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.12 EPS. What ETF holds Mission Produce's stock? VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF holds 12,560 shares of AVO stock, representing 2.80% of its portfolio. When did Mission Produce IPO? Mission Produce (AVO) raised $150 million in an IPO on Thursday, October 1st 2020. The company issued 9,400,000 shares at $15.00-$17.00 per share. BofA Securities, JPMorgan and Citigroup served as the underwriters for the IPO and Roth Capital Partners, Stephens, Inc. and D.A. Davidson & Co. were co-managers. Who are Mission Produce's major shareholders? Mission Produce's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Nuance Investments LLC (6.53%), Vanguard Group Inc. (3.96%), Vanguard Group Inc. (3.95%), Integrated Advisors Network LLC (1.58%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.13%) and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.93%). Insiders that own company stock include Bonnie Cruickshank Lind, Bryan E Giles, Juan R Wiesner, Luis A Gonzalez and Stephen J Barnard. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Mission Produce? Shares of AVO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. 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