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Reaffirms FY2026 Lemon Outlook, Raises Avocado Forecast To 5.5M-6.5M Pounds And Projects $180M In Harvest Proceeds Through 2030

Benzinga·06/09/2026 20:05:20
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Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance and Longer-Term Outlook


 

The Company continues to expect fresh lemon volumes to be in the range of 4.0 million to 4.5 million cartons for fiscal year 2026.


 

The Company now expects avocado volumes to be in the range of 5.5 million to 6.5 million pounds for fiscal year 2026, compared to the prior expectation of 5.0 million to 6.0 million pounds.


 

The Company expects to receive total proceeds of approximately $180 million from Harvest, LLCB II, LLC and East Area II spread out over seven fiscal years, of which $10 million was received in fiscal year 2025 and $15 million was received in fiscal year 2024.


 

Harvest at Limoneira Cash Flow Projections (in millions)


 

                                                                                         
Fiscal Year   2024 Actual   2025 Actual   2026   2027   2028   2029   2030
Projected Distributions   $15   $10   $5   $35   $41   $32   $42


 

The Company has 800 acres of non-bearing avocados estimated to become full bearing over the next two to four years, which the Company expects will enable strong organic growth in the coming years. Additionally, the Company plans to continue expanding its plantings of avocados over the next two fiscal years. The foregoing describes organic growth opportunities and does not include potential acquisition opportunities for the Company in its highly fragmented industry.