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CAL-MAINE FOODS INC ($CALM) President/CEO 2026 Pay Revealed

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC ($CALM) CEO Sherman L. Miller's 2026 compensation is estimated at $2.11M, a 19.74% increase from 2025. The company received $275,744 in government contracts over the past year. Institutional investors showed significant activity, with some adding millions in shares. Analysts set a median price target of $85.0 for $CALM.

Original reporting
Published Aug 18, 2026, 10:25 PM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CALMNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed compensation and contract figures provide fresh corporate governance data but are unlikely to trigger significant trading activity.

02

Market read

New filing offers modest new information; limited trading relevance.

03

What to watch

Potential future contract pipeline not disclosed could be material.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 6/10Timing: on filing day Aug 18 2026

Background

The article aggregates data from a recent SEC DEF14A filing and Quiver Quantitative dashboards.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CALMNeutralMedium confidence
Context

SEC DEF14A filing shows CEO compensation rose 19.7% to $2.1M and $275k in government contracts were awarded.

Expected impact

minor upside potential if investors view compensation as justified

Evidence & confidence

Compensation increase is modest and contract amount is small relative to market cap; unlikely to drive large moves.

Market effects

Limited impact on food services sector; contract awards indicate continued government demand.

US market only; no broader regional effect.

Low

Counterpoint

Investors may view the pay rise as excessive and pressure the stock lower.

Key entities

  • Sherman L. Miller

    President/CEO of Cal-Maine Foods

  • Sixth Street Partners Management Company, L.P.

    Added large share position in Q2 2026

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