NASDAQ:AVO Mission Produce (AVO) Stock Price, News & Analysis $10.73 -0.02 (-0.19%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$10.61▼$10.8250-Day Range$9.57▼$11.2752-Week Range$8.19▼$13.00Volume110,606 shsAverage Volume185,407 shsMarket Capitalization$760.86 millionP/E Ratio42.92Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$12.38 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Mission Produce alerts: Email Address Mission Produce MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside15.3% Upside$12.38 Price TargetShort InterestBearish2.34% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-3.70Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.41Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth50.00%From $0.16 to $0.24 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.4.14 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector28th out of 136 stocksAgricultural Services Industry1st out of 3 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMission Produce has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageMission Produce has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.Read more about Mission Produce's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.34% 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 5.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Mission Produce has recently increased by 8.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. 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 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMission Produce has a news sentiment score of 0.41. 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 0.59 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Mission Produce this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for AVO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Mission Produce insiders have not sold or bought any 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.Read more about Mission Produce's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Mission Produce are expected to grow by 50.00% in the coming year, from $0.16 to $0.24 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Mission Produce is 42.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Mission Produce is 42.92, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 22.34.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMission Produce has a P/B Ratio of 1.44. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Mission Produce's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto 101 MediaPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying with both fists. They know it's only a matter of time before another bull run. Now, Crypto Insiders Are Scooping up Lesser-Known Coins and Making Serious BankGo here to get full details on this crypto now. 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 HeadlinesSeptember 7 at 1:13 AM | americanbankingnews.comMission Produce (AVO) Scheduled to Post Earnings on MondaySeptember 4 at 5:17 AM | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) Expands By 8.1%September 7, 2024 | True Gold Republic (Ad)China Stockpiling Gold “Like No Tomorrow”For 18 consecutive months, China’s central bank has increased its gold reserve. The country, with a population of over 1.4 BILLION is “buying gold like there’s no tomorrow,” according to The New York Times. China, a rising global economic threat, aims to reduce its dependence on the US dollar… . August 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWith a 38% stake, Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) insiders have a lot riding on the companyAugust 14, 2024 | msn.comCape Town’s Open Access Energy Secures R13.6 Million Funding To Optimize Energy TransactionsAugust 11, 2024 | msn.comParson plans to tout Missouri’s agriculture during trade mission to PanamaAugust 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMission Produce, Inc. (AVO)July 25, 2024 | investing.comMission Produce Inc (AVO)September 7, 2024 | True Gold Republic (Ad)China Stockpiling Gold “Like No Tomorrow”For 18 consecutive months, China’s central bank has increased its gold reserve. The country, with a population of over 1.4 BILLION is “buying gold like there’s no tomorrow,” according to The New York Times. China, a rising global economic threat, aims to reduce its dependence on the US dollar… . June 7, 2024 | barrons.comThese Stocks Are Moving the Most Today: GameStop, AMC, Mission Produce, DocuSign, and MoreJune 6, 2024 | investorplace.comAVO Stock Earnings: Mission Produce Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q2 2024June 6, 2024 | globenewswire.comMission Produce™ Announces Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Financial ResultsMay 23, 2024 | globenewswire.comMission Produce™ to Release Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results on Thursday, June 6, 2024May 23, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Vegan Stocks to Buy Now: May 2024May 20, 2024 | msn.comHere's What Could Help Mission Produce (AVO) Maintain Its Recent Price StrengthMay 18, 2024 | nasdaq.comLake Street Initiates Coverage of Mission Produce (AVO) with Buy RecommendationMay 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.comMission Produce: The Price Isn't RightApril 28, 2024 | theglobeandmail.com5 Top-Rated Russell 2000 Stocks Crushing the Market in 2024See 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 Earnings12/21/2023Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)9/09/2024Fiscal Year End10/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Staples Industry Agricultural services Sub-IndustryAgriculture Current SymbolNASDAQ:AVO CUSIPN/A CIK1802974 Webwww.worldsfinestavocados.com Phone805-981-3650FaxN/AEmployees3,300Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$12.38 High Stock Price Target$15.00 Low Stock Price Target$10.00 Potential Upside/Downside+15.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.25 Trailing P/E Ratio42.92 Forward P/E Ratio67.06 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-2,800,000.00 Net Margins1.64% Pretax Margin2.68% Return on Equity5.64% Return on Assets3.18% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.35 Current Ratio2.27 Quick Ratio1.49 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.08 billion Price / Sales0.71 Cash Flow$0.60 per share Price / Cash Flow17.77 Book Value$7.46 per share Price / Book1.44Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares70,910,000Free Float41,411,000Market Cap$760.86 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.47 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? 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Ltd.Bought 7,390 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.010%Cubist Systematic Strategies LLCBought 10,948 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 0.015%Point72 DIFC LtdBought 5,407 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 0.008%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AVO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AVO shares performed this year? Mission Produce's stock was trading at $10.09 at the start of the year. Since then, AVO stock has increased by 6.3% and is now trading at $10.73. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Mission Produce's earnings last quarter? Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, December, 21st. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.10 by $0.01. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 8.4% compared to the same quarter last year. When did Mission Produce IPO? Mission Produce (AVO) raised $150 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, October 1st 2020. The company issued 9,400,000 shares at a price of $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? Top institutional investors of Mission Produce include Nuance Investments LLC (4.25%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.87%), Raymond James & Associates (0.35%) and Marshall Wace LLP (0.30%). Insiders that own company stock include Stephen J Barnard, Juan R Wiesner, Luis A Gonzalez, Bryan E Giles and Bonnie Cruickshank Lind. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Mission Produce? Shares of AVO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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