Mission Produce

Mission Produce, Inc. engages in farming, packaging, marketing, and distribution of avocados to food retailers, distributors, and produce wholesalers worldwide. It operates through the following segments: Marketing and Distribution, International Farming, and Blueberries. The Marketing and Distribution segment focuses on sourcing fruit from growers and distributes the fruit through its global distribution network. The International Farming segment owns and operates avocado orchards from which substantially all fruit produced is sold. The Blueberries segment is involved in a farming operation that cultivates blueberry plants. The company was founded by Stephen J. Barnard and Ed Williams in 1983 and is headquartered in Oxnard, CA.

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OXNARD, Calif., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or the “Company”), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados with additional offerings in mangos and blueberries, today announced Steve Barnard, Chief Executive Officer, and Bryan Giles, Chief Financial Officer, will be participating in the Stephens Annual Investment Conference in Nashville, TN. The Company will host a fireside chat on Wednesday, November 15th at 11:00 am CT.

Mission Produce to Participate in the Stephens Annual Investment Conference

Mission Produce, Inc. has experienced a downturn, posting substantial losses and accumulating debt. The company is a key player in the avocado market, with production capacity in Peru, Mexico, and California. Despite its dominant position in the growing avocado market, Mission Produce is still a commodity play and is susceptible to various risks.

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Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO ) Q3 2023 Earnings Call September 11, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Jeff Sonnek - Investor Relations at ICR Stephen J. Barnard - Chief Executive Officer Bryan Giles - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ben Bienvenu - Stephens Tom Palmer - JP Morgan Gerry Sweeney - Roth Capital Partners Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to the Mission Produce Fiscal Third Quarter 2023 Conference Call.

Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.15 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.19 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.27 per share a year ago.

Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) Misses Q3 Earnings Estimates

23% growth in avocado volume sold compared to same period last year Sequential improvement in Marketing & Distribution segment per-unit margins from fiscal second quarter 2023 Updates expectations for Peruvian exportable volume Board approves stock repurchase program up to $20 million OXNARD, Calif., Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVO) (“Mission” or the “Company”), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados with additional offerings in mangos and blueberries, today reported its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended July 31, 2023.

Mission Produce™ Announces Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Financial Results

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OXNARD, Calif., Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVO) (“Mission” or the “Company”), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados with additional offerings in mangos and blueberries, today announced it will release its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended July 31, 2023 after the market closes on Monday, September 11, 2023. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its financial results at 5:00 PM Eastern Time on the same day.

Mission Produce™ to Release Fiscal Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results on Monday, September 11, 2023

OXNARD, Calif., Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or “the Company”), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados with additional offerings in mangos and blueberries, today announced the appointment of Tony Bashir Sarsam to its board of directors, effective August 14, 2023. Sarsam is appointed as an independent Class I director, with a term expiring at the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. In connection with this appointment, Mission Produce's board of directors has increased the size of the board from eight to nine directors.

Mission Produce™ Appoints Tony Sarsam to Board of Directors

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Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO ) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call June 8, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Jeff Sonnek - Investor Relations Steve Barnard - Chief Executive Officer Bryan Giles - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Benjamin Bienvenu - Stephens, Inc Tom Palmer - JPMorgan Christian Contreras - Bank of America Operator Good afternoon and welcome to the Mission Produce Fiscal Second Quarter 2023 Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please also note today's event is being recorded.

Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Shares of Mission Produce Inc. jumped after hours on Thursday after the avocado grower reported fiscal second-quarter results that beat estimates, after lower avocado prices led to more product sold but a drop in dollar-figure sales.

Lower avocado prices are leading to more purchases, Mission Produce says, but less revenue

19% growth in avocado volume sold compared to same period last year Year over year market share gains amongst core US retail customer base Sequential improvement in per-unit margins from fiscal first quarter 2023 Commenced operations at new forward distribution center in the United Kingdom Owned production in Peru begins seasonal harvest; expect total exportable production from 125 million to 135 million pounds OXNARD, Calif., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVO) (“Mission” or the “Company”), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados with additional offerings in mangos and blueberries, today reported its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended April 30, 2023.

Mission Produce™ Announces Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter Financial Results

OXNARD, Calif., May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or the “Company”), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados with additional offerings in mangos and blueberries, today announced it will host an in-person Investor Day and Facilities Tour on June 26 and June 27, 2023. The two-day event will feature Steve Barnard – Co-Founder and CEO, Bryan Giles – CFO, and other members of the senior leadership team.

Mission Produce™ Announces 2023 Investor Day & Facilities Tour

OXNARD, Calif., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVO) (“Mission” or the “Company”), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados with additional offerings in mangos and blueberries, today announced it will release its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended April 30, 2023 after the market closes on Thursday, June 8, 2023. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its financial results at 5:00 PM Eastern Time on the same day.

Mission Produce™ to Release Fiscal Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results on Thursday, June 8, 2023

Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO ) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call March 9, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Jeff Sonnek - ICR, IR Bryan Giles - CFO Steve Barnard - CEO Conference Call Participants Gerry Sweeney - Roth Capital Tom Palmer - JPMorgan Bryan Spillane - Bank of America Operator Good afternoon and welcome to the Mission Produce Fiscal First Quarter 2023 Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please also note today's event is being recorded.

Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) Q1 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Mission Produce Inc. AVO, -2.72% stock dropped more than 13% in the extended session Thursday after the avocado producer reported a wider-than-expected quarterly miss and said that its avocados and other fruits fetched lower prices. Mission Produce said it lost $8.8 million, or 12 cents a share, in the quarter, compared with $13.4 million, or 19 cents a share, in the year-ago period.

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OXNARD, Calif., Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVO) (“Mission” or the “Company”), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados with additional offerings in mangos and blueberries, today announced it will release its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended January 31, 2023 after the market closes on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its financial results at 5:00 PM Eastern Time on the same day.

Mission Produce™ to Release Fiscal First Quarter 2023 Financial Results on Thursday, March 9, 2023

Mission Produce partners with ZZ2, Criterion Africa Partners, and Core Fruit with plans to develop over 1,000 hectares of avocados for global distribution Mission Produce partners with ZZ2, Criterion Africa Partners, and Core Fruit with plans to develop over 1,000 hectares of avocados for global distribution

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OXNARD, Calif., Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVO) (“Mission” or the “Company”), a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados with additional offerings in mangos and blueberries, today announced Steve Barnard, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Bryan Giles, Chief Financial Officer, will be participating in the 2023 ICR Conference in Orlando, FL. The Company will host a fireside chat on Tuesday, January 10th at 8:30 am ET.

Mission Produce™ to Participate in the 2023 ICR Conference

Mission Produce, Inc. has been riding global secular demand for avocados to grow revenues to new records. The company fell by 15% following the publication of its fiscal 2022 fourth quarter results, which saw revenue come in below consensus on the back of falling avocado prices.

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The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.

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Avocado distributor Mission Produce Inc (NASDAQ:AVO) is down 15% to trade at $12.38 at last glance, after the company's worse-than-expected fourth-quarter results.

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