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Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM), the largest US producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs, has agreed to a $1.5 million settlement with the US Department of Justice and a coalition of attorneys general from 17 states. The settlement resolves claims that Cal-Maine and other major egg producers organized through a cooperative to supply cage-free eggs and attempted to manipulate an industry price index by sharing bidding information. The 15-month-long investigation alleged anti-competitive conduct, though Cal-Maine had exited the cooperative before the probe began. As part of the settlement, Cal-Maine also agreed to donate 30 million eggs to food banks and nonprofits. The company denies all wrongdoing, asserting that its conduct was lawful and the claims are baseless. The article also notes Cal-Maine's status as a dividend stock with a 5.65% yield, highlighted by Jim Simons' Renaissance Technologies.
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By Neha Gupta Thu, July 16, 2026 at 6:33 AM PDT 2 min read
Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) has confirmed it reached a $1.5 million settlement to resolve claims brought by the U.S. Department of Justice and a coalition of state attorneys general from 17 states. The agreement was announced on June 29.
Settlement Details
The settlement is part of a broader resolution involving multiple major egg producers. The claims alleged that the producers organized through a cooperative to supply cage-free eggs in certain markets. A 15-month investigation claimed that the companies attempted to manipulate an industry price index by sharing bidding information.
Cal-Maine was a member of the cooperative but exited before the investigation began.
Additional Terms
In addition to the $1.5 million payment, Cal-Maine Foods agreed to donate 30 million eggs to food banks and nonprofits. The company has denied all wrongdoing, stating that the claims are baseless and that its conduct was lawful.
About Cal-Maine Foods
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) is the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States. The company is involved in:
- Production, grading, packaging, marketing, and distribution of conventional, cage-free, organic, and specialty eggs
- Value-added prepared egg products
Note: While Cal-Maine Foods is recognized as one of the best dividend stocks to invest in according to Jim Simons' Renaissance Technologies, with a yield of 5.65%, some analysts suggest certain AI stocks may offer greater upside potential and lower downside risk.
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Cal-Maine Foods Agrees to $1.5 Million Settlement in Egg Price-Fixing Scandal