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Exhibit 99.1
 
cm Contacts:   Fred Adams, Jr., Chairman and CEO
 
Timothy A. Dawson, Vice President and CFO
 
(601) 948-6813
 
CAL-MAINE FOODS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2010 RESULTS

JACKSON, Miss. (March 29, 2010) ¾ Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) today reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended February 27, 2010.

Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 were $271.2 million compared with net sales of $270.0 million for the same quarter of fiscal 2009.  The Company reported net income of $34.5 million, or $1.45 per basic share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared with net income of $30.8 million, or $1.30 per basic share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2009.

For the first nine months of fiscal 2010, net sales were $688.1 million compared with net sales of $715.2 million for the prior-year period.  The Company reported net income of $46.8 million, or $1.97 per basic share, for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared with net income of $69.2 million, or $2.91 per basic share, for the year-earlier period.

“We are pleased with Cal-Maine’s results for the third quarter of fiscal 2010,” said Fred Adams, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.  “We benefitted from a favorable balance of supply and demand for eggs during the quarter, and our sales at the retail level were very good.   Restaurant and other food service sales continued to reflect weak demand as consumers are not dining out as frequently in this economic environment.  However, egg product sales were fairly good.   Our feed costs were also lower for the quarter compared with the prior-year period, improving our profitability.  Overall, our management team did a good job and all of our operations are running smoothly. 

“We continue to see a favorable balance between egg supply and egg demand for the coming year.  However, feed costs could continue to be volatile,” added Adams.

For the third quarter of fiscal 2010, Cal-Maine will pay a cash dividend of approximately $0.48 per share to holders of its common and Class A common stock.  The amount paid could vary slightly based on the amount of outstanding shares on the record date.  The dividend is payable May 13, 2010, to shareholders of record on April 28, 2010.

Selected operating statistics for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared with the prior-year period are shown below:

   
13 Weeks Ended
   
39 Weeks Ended
 
   
February 27,
2010
   
February 28,
2009
   
February 27,
2010
   
February 28,
2009
 
Dozen Eggs Sold (000)
    210,921       216,784       610,219       572,627  
Dozen Eggs Produced (000)
    162,177       160,451       482,967       436,961  
Dozens Eggs Purchased (000)*
    48,744       56,333       127,252       135,666  
                                 
% Specialty Sales (dozen)
    15.4 %     14.8 %     14.1 %     14.0 %
                                 
Net Average Selling Price (dozen)
  $ 1.238     $ 1.206     $ 1.077     $ 1.186  
Feed Cost (dozen)
  $ 0.347     $ 0.370     $ 0.358     $ 0.396  
                                 
% Specialty Sales
    20.4 %     19.7 %     21.0 %     18.4 %
 

* Net of processing loss and inventory adjustments
 
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CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC.   POST OFFICE BOX 2960 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI   39207
PHONE 601-948-6813 FAX 601-969-0905
 
 

 
CALM Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results
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March 29, 2010

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. is primarily engaged in the production, grading, packing and sale of fresh shell eggs.  The Company, which is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, currently is the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States and sells the majority of its shell eggs in approximately 29 states across the southwestern, southeastern, mid-western and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.

Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties (including those contained in the Company’s SEC filings as well as other unknown or unpredictable factors) that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.  SEC filings may be obtained from the SEC or the Company’s website, www.calmainefoods.com.  You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements.  Further, the forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the respective dates thereof, or if no date is stated, as of the date hereof.  Except as otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future that make it clear that any expected results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements will not be realized.
 
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CALM Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results
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March 29, 2010

CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

   
13 Weeks Ended
   
39 Weeks Ended
 
   
February 27,
   
February 28,
   
February 27,
   
February 28,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Net sales
  $ 271,156     $ 270,009     $ 688,055     $ 715,211  
Gross profit
    74,924       68,157       139,968       166,820  
Operating income
    49,937       45,200       70,071       106,305  
Other income (expense)
    3,427       645       1,069       (251 )
Income before income taxes
    53,364       45,845       71,140       106,054  
                                 
Net income
  $ 34,534     $ 30,843     $ 46,796     $ 69,234  
                                 
Net income per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 1.45     $ 1.30     $ 1.97     $ 2.91  
Diluted
  $ 1.45     $ 1.29     $ 1.96     $ 2.91  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
    23,818       23,789       23,805       23,763  
Diluted
    23,880       23,825       23,875       23,807  

SUMMARY BALANCE SHEET
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

   
February 27,
2010
   
May 30,
2009
 
ASSETS
           
Cash and short-term investments
  $ 207,225     $ 82,048  
Receivables
    61,488       44,628  
Inventories
    94,947       97,535  
Other
    1,427       17,474  
   Current assets
    365,087       241,685  
                 
Property, plant and equipment (net)
    236,236       249,958  
Other assets
    57,464       91,202  
   Total assets
  $ 658,787     $ 582,845  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 95,226     $ 61,845  
Other current liabilities
          8,400  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    39,581       13,806  
Deferred income taxes
   
19,640
      19,635  
   Current liabilities
    154,447       103,686  
                 
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
    34,083       30,167  
Long-term debt, less current maturities
    108,348       115,983  
Shareholders' equity
    361,909       333,009  
   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 658,787     $ 582,845  
 
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