Not independent
Tenure on this board
8.0 yrs
Meeting calendar
CALM · Annual meeting · Friday, October 2, 2026
Cal-maine Foods Inc
3 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Cal-Maine Foods stockholders will vote on the election of three Class II directors, an advisory say-on-pay resolution, and ratification of Frost, PLLC as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2027.
Market cap
$3.1B
1Y TSR
-18.8%
Board grade
B
Record date
Aug 7, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Oct 2, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Class II Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect Max P. Bowman, Haley R. Fisackerly, and Letitia C. Hughes as Class II directors for terms expiring at the 2029 annual meeting of stockholders.
- 2
Advisory Vote on the Compensation of Named Executive Officers
ManagementBoard: FORApprove, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of Cal-Maine Foods' named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and related compensation tables.
More detail
Proposal 2 asks stockholders to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to Cal-Maine Foods’ named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement. The resolution covers the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, Summary Compensation Table, and related compensation disclosures. The vote is required under Section 14A of the Exchange Act and is presented every three years, consistent with the stockholders’ previously expressed preference. Although advisory, the Board and Compensation Committee state that they will consider the outcome when making future compensation decisions. The compensation program includes base salary, annual cash bonuses, restricted stock awards, and performance share units tied to cumulative adjusted EBITDA and relative total shareholder return. The program also includes deferred compensation, retirement-related benefits, severance protections, stock ownership guidelines, clawback provisions, and anti-hedging restrictions. Management is seeking approval to demonstrate stockholder support for a compensation framework intended to reward sustained operating and financial performance while retaining and motivating executives. The Board recommends voting FOR because it believes the program aligns executives’ long-term interests with stockholders and supports leadership continuity. Company-specific context includes fiscal 2026 net sales and net income declines from fiscal 2025, continued diversification into prepared foods, the Echo Lake Foods acquisition, and the introduction of performance-based long-term awards.
- 3
Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee's selection of Frost, PLLC as Cal-Maine Foods' independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2027.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot3
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
25.3 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 10.4% | 4,855,953 | $391M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.1% | 2,842,908 | $229M |
| 3 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 5.6% | 2,605,347 | $210M |
| 4 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 5.4% | 2,520,562 | $203M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.0% | 1,895,306 | $153M |
| 6 | STATE STREET CORP | 3.8% | 1,783,398 | $144M |
| 7 | River Road Asset Management, LLC | 3.5% | 1,655,409 | $133M |
| 8 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 3.3% | 1,569,268 | $126M |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.8% | 1,325,245 | $107M |
| 10 | FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 2.7% | 1,274,076 | $103M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Cal-maine Foods Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Cal-maine Foods Inc (CALM) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Friday, October 2, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Cal-maine Foods Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Cal-maine Foods Inc 2026 meeting is Friday, August 7, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Cal-maine Foods Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the Cal-maine Foods Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Cal-maine Foods Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Cal-maine Foods Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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