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Cal-Maine says it's hard to tell if the egg market will get better.

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Cal-Maine reported a per-share loss above expectations as sales and egg prices fell, pointing to a weaker outlook. Its food businesses, planned capacity growth, cash, and buybacks offer support, but prepared-foods sales also fell and its dividend is paused.

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The weak egg market is still hurting Cal-Maine, and the company’s leader gave no clear timing for a recovery. Specialty eggs and prepared foods now make up a larger share of sales, and the company plans to expand prepared-foods capacity. But sales in both businesses also fell. Cash and share repurchases offer support, while the paused dividend and quarter’s losses weigh more heavily.

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