1 insider bought €530k of shares over the last 90 days, the latest by Gonzalez Luis A, filed 13 Oct 2026.
Mission Produce, Inc. belongs to the Food & Agriculture sector. Filings by its managers are published through SEC (Form 4). In the past year (21 October 2025 to 21 October 2026), 63 filings came from 16 insiders.
The record shows 19 purchases on the open market worth €42.8M, made by 2 insiders, against 15 sales worth €5.8M by 3 insiders. Netting one side against the other leaves €37.1M of net buying. Buying on the open market means paying the going price with one's own funds, a different act from receiving shares as pay. On the buying side, the filings list 1 major shareholder and 1 senior executive among the declarants. At €8.1M, the purchase published on 9 July 2026 by Globalharvest Holdings Venture Ltd is the largest of the period (0.80% of market cap).
The last insider purchase was made public on 13 October 2026, 8 days ago. Between a trade and the moment it shows up on SEC (Form 4), the median delay is 2 days. Section 16 rules allow two business days to file each Form 4.
Across the 5,810 companies tracked on its exchange, the median is 19 filings; at 63 filings, this issuer sits above that mark. Since 2021, the database holds 21 purchases and 63 sales by insiders of the company. In its latest annual report filed with the SEC (10-K, fiscal year ended 31 October 2025), the company reported revenue of 1.39 bn USD and net income of 37.7 m USD.
For comparison within the same sector, see the insider buying recorded at Village Farms International, Inc. and Orkla ASA. These figures are compiled from regulatory filings published by SEC (Form 4). They describe what insiders did and are not a recommendation.
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Analysts rate Mission Produce, Inc. Strong Buy (bullish), based on 4 analysts. Average price target: US$16.50.
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Mission Produce, Inc. (ticker AVO) is a U.S.-listed company traded on NASDAQ, not NYSE, placing it within the consumer staples / fresh food and agribusiness universe. The company was founded in 1983 by produce-industry veterans and avocado growers Steve Barnard and Ed Williams. It began in California and then expanded into Mexico and other international growing regions. Mission Produce is headquartered in Oxnard, California, United States.
The company has built a global leadership position in fresh avocados, especially Hass avocados, through a vertically integrated model that spans sourcing, farming, packing, bagging, ripening, and distribution. Mission reports its business in three operating segments: Marketing & Distribution, International Farming, and Blueberries. Avocados are the core economic engine, but the company also markets mangos and grows blueberries, which helps broaden its product mix and improve utilization of its logistics and distribution footprint. It sells mainly to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers, with customized ripening and merchandising programs that are important differentiators.
From a competitive standpoint, Mission Produce operates in a highly fragmented but highly competitive category that is exposed to weather, seasonality, crop yields, and commodity-style price volatility. Its key advantage is scale combined with control over critical parts of the supply chain: owned orchards, sourcing relationships, ripening facilities, packing infrastructure, and a global distribution network. That integrated model supports year-round supply and helps the company serve major customers with consistent quality and specifications. Geographically, Mission has meaningful operations in California, Mexico, and Peru, plus distribution capabilities across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Recent developments have reinforced the strategic importance of the platform. In fiscal 2025, Mission posted strong quarterly and annual results, supported by resilient commercial execution, improved avocado volumes, and solid cash generation. Fiscal 2024 had already shown the earnings leverage of its model in a favorable pricing environment, while 2025 highlighted the company’s ability to navigate supply volatility and still grow revenue and profitability. In 2026, Mission announced an agreement to acquire Calavo Growers, a transaction aimed at expanding its North American avocado business and further diversifying its fresh produce portfolio.
For investors, Mission Produce combines exposure to global fresh-produce demand with operational leverage, but it remains sensitive to agricultural risk, price swings, and crop variability. Its listing on NASDAQ in the United States makes it one of the more prominent public names in the avocado supply chain.
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Over the last 90 days, 13 filings published between 11 September and 13 October 2026: 2 open-market purchases by insiders for €530k, 9 sales for €2.8M. 2 other filings (not open-market purchases or sales: grants, options, plans, sale notices, block transfers). Largest amounts: Barnard Stephen J (Executive Chairman), sales of €2.8M; Gonzalez Luis A (Director), purchases of €530k.
Summary written automatically from public filings, without human review. General information, identical for every reader: it is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. Investing involves a risk of capital loss. Generated on 14 October 2026 (UTC)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 1.39 bn USD | 37.7 m USD | 0.53 USD | 10-K |
| Oct 2024 | 1.23 bn USD | 36.7 m USD | 0.52 USD | 10-K |
| Oct 2023 | 953.9 m USD | -2.8 m USD | -0.04 USD | 10-K |
| Oct 2022 | 1.05 bn USD | -34.6 m USD | -0.49 USD | 10-K |
| Oct 2021 | 891.7 m USD | 44.9 m USD | 0.63 USD | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.