Mission Produce (NASDAQ:AVO) Sees Large Volume Increase After Earnings Beat

Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) shares saw unusually-high trading volume on Friday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. Approximately 472,818 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 35% from the previous session’s volume of 350,150 shares.The stock last traded at $13.9710 and had previously closed at $13.13.

The company reported $0.22 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.23 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $319.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $301.60 million. Mission Produce had a return on equity of 8.29% and a net margin of 2.71%.The company’s quarterly revenue was down 10.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.28 earnings per share.

Key Mission Produce News

Here are the key news stories impacting Mission Produce this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS and conference call transcripts show the company beat street EPS expectations (management highlighted improved margins in the quarter), which helped lift sentiment and the share price. Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Mission reported a record fiscal 2025 full year revenue of $1.39B (up ~13% YoY) — a sign that annual topline growth was solid despite near‑term pricing headwinds. Mission Produce Announces Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: International Farming was a standout — sales jumped sharply (~97% YoY in coverage) and helped expand adjusted EBITDA and margins, improving the company’s earnings quality. AVO Q4 Earnings Beat, International Farming Sales Soar 97% Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Management announced a leadership succession (President/COO to become CEO) and signaled a $40M capex step‑down while refocusing on global expansion — a combination that may improve free cash flow and capital discipline. Mission Produce signals $40M capex step-down and global expansion focus as new CEO takes helm
• Neutral Sentiment: Higher Mexican and Peruvian supply is increasing volumes and giving Mission more pricing flexibility — positive for volume growth but could pressure realized prices if market supply outstrips demand. Mission Produce Rides Mexico Supply Boost: How Long Can It Last?
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the earnings beat, the quarter showed a ~10% YoY decline in revenue and management flagged pricing challenges in the avocado market — a near‑term headwind that could limit margin upside until pricing stabilizes. Mission Produce Inc (AVO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue Amidst Pricing Challenges

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on AVO shares. Zacks Research lowered Mission Produce from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, November 10th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Mission Produce in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Roth Capital boosted their target price on shares of Mission Produce from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 9th. Finally, Stephens started coverage on shares of Mission Produce in a report on Friday, September 12th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $17.00 target price for the company. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $17.00.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, major shareholder Holdings Venture Globalharvest purchased 72,165 shares of Mission Produce stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 6th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $11.94 per share, with a total value of $861,650.10. Following the acquisition, the insider directly owned 7,237,192 shares in the company, valued at approximately $86,412,072.48. This trade represents a 1.01% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders have acquired 130,811 shares of company stock worth $1,552,487 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 35.41% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Mission Produce

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Quarry LP acquired a new stake in Mission Produce during the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its stake in Mission Produce by 673.8% in the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,453 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 2,136 shares during the last quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue bought a new position in Mission Produce in the 3rd quarter valued at about $33,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its position in Mission Produce by 123.1% during the first quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 2,950 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 1,628 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC lifted its position in Mission Produce by 211.8% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 4,649 shares of the company’s stock worth $54,000 after acquiring an additional 3,158 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 63.57% of the company’s stock.

Mission Produce Trading Up 0.5%

The business has a fifty day moving average price of $12.05 and a 200-day moving average price of $12.15. The company has a quick ratio of 1.30, a current ratio of 2.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25. The company has a market cap of $932.18 million, a P/E ratio of 25.39 and a beta of 0.58.

About Mission Produce

Mission Produce, Inc is a leading global supplier, packer and distributor of fresh avocados, serving retail, foodservice and industrial customers. The company manages a vertically integrated supply chain that spans sourcing, post-harvest handling, packing and ripening. Through proprietary ripening technologies and cold-chain logistics, Mission Produce delivers consistent quality and extended shelf life for its avocado offerings.

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Oxnard, California, Mission Produce grew from a regional packing operation into a publicly traded company listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker AVO.