Cagle’s has seen its profits erode as the poultry product company suffered on the back of fears of Avian Influenza.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more


For its full fiscal year, the company reported a loss of US$0.5m or $(0.12) per diluted share compared to a profit of $11.5m or $2.43 per diluted share for fiscal 2005.


Net sales for fiscal 2006 declined 3.7% despite an increase in pounds marketed of 12.9%.


“The average market price for our products in fiscal 2006 decreased 18.7% from fiscal 2005. As a result of the additional pounds marketed, cost of sales increased 4.6%,” said J Douglas Cagle, chairman and CEO.


“However, cost of sales on a per pound marketed basis decreased 7.3% influenced by lower feed cost of 9.89% and various company wide operational efficiencies. This decrease was especially notable given the higher cost of energy and transportation experienced in fiscal 2006.”

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

He continued: “The fear of Avian Influenza abroad continues to impact our industry and company. Cagle’s participates in numerous preventive programmes, both on the state and federal level, and has taken comprehensive measures at our facilities including testing of all flocks prior to slaughter as well as increased biosecurity to ensure against this disease.
 
“We continue to explore marketing opportunities available as a result of the company’s focus on tender, smaller broilers. We believe that being fully dedicated to this small broiler programme will allow us to better serve our target market segment of delicatessens and fast food providers as well as position the company for a quick return to profitability as protein prices recover.”