Q2 2026 Mission Produce Inc Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Mission Produce Inc (AVO) achieved a 15% year-over-year growth in avocado volume sold during the second quarter.
- The company successfully closed the Calavo acquisition earlier than anticipated, which is expected to unlock immediate value for customers and shareholders.
- Mission Produce Inc (AVO) is leveraging its multi-region sourcing network, transitioning supply from Mexico to California and Peru, which is a key competitive advantage.
- US avocado consumption reached new highs during the quarter, with more than 1.6 million new households entering the category.
- The company expects to realize a minimum of $25 million in annualized cost synergies from the Calavo acquisition within 18 months, with potential for more upside.
- Mission Produce Inc (AVO) experienced a 24% decline in revenue compared to the prior year, driven by a 36% decrease in per unit avocado sales prices.
- Gross profit decreased from $28.4 million to $20.5 million, with gross margin dropping by 50 basis points to 7% of revenue.
- The company faced margin pressure due to a temporary mismatch in supply and demand of core fruit sizes, leading to higher spot market pricing.
- Adjusted net income for the quarter was significantly lower at $0.8 million compared to $8.7 million in the prior year period.
- The international farming segment reported a loss of $1.3 million in adjusted EBITDA, impacted by investments in mango production and lower blueberry packing volumes.
Good afternoon and welcome to the Mission Produce fiscal second-quarter 2026 conference call. (Operator Instructions)
At this time, I'd like to turn the conference call over to Andrew Pearson, Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategy for Mission Produce. Sir, please go ahead.
Thank you and good afternoon. Today's presentation will be hosted by John Pawlowski, President and Chief Executive Officer; and Brian Giles, Chief Financial Officer.
The comments during today's call contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts are considered forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events.
Such forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that
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