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1. Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO)

On March 19, 2026, Freedom Capital initiated coverage of Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) with a Buy rating and a $15 price target. Freedom Capital said the company is a global sourcing, production, and distribution business focused on Hass avocados, noting that global consumption continues to grow amid demand for healthy and fresh foods.

On March 12, 2026, Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of 10c, above the 7c consensus estimate, with revenue of $278.6M compared to the $260.73M consensus. CEO Steve Barnard said the company is off to a “strong start,” highlighting 14% volume growth and margin expansion driven by normalized pricing and operational execution, while emphasizing focus on volume growth and per-unit margin.

Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) expects FY26 capital expenditures of $40M, and President John Pawlowski said the pending Calavo Growers acquisition could deliver “at least $25 million” in annual synergies, with the transaction expected to close in the fiscal third quarter.

Mission Produce, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVO) sources, produces, and distributes avocados and other fruits globally.

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