Stephens & Co. Reiterates Overweight on Mission Produce, Maintains $15 Price Target
Stephens & Co. analyst Pooran Sharma reiterates Mission Produce (NASDAQ:AVO) with a Overweight and maintains $15 price target.
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As part of Mission Produce, Inc.’s (the "Company") ongoing efforts to review and optimize its combined distribution network and operations following the Company’s acquisition of Calavo Growers, Inc.
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Stephens & Co. analyst Pooran Sharma reiterates Mission Produce (NASDAQ:AVO) with a Overweight and maintains $15 price target.
https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1802974/000180297426000046/avo-20261008.htm
Filed: 2026-10-08 AccNo: 0001802974-26-000046 Size: 16 MB Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure Item 8.01: Other Events Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits
Mission Produce's blueberry segment is expanding with Q3 sales rising to $5.4M from $4.5M year-over-year, though currently unprofitable due to seasonality. The company expects stronger Q4 performance as the seasonal ramp begins. Meanwhile, Corteva benefits from innovation-driven agricultural demand, while Dole faces margin pressures from elevated input costs and supply chain challenges, partially offset by strong diversified produce performance.