Coffee Holding Co Inc is engaged in wholesale coffee operations, including manufacturing, roasting, packaging, marketing, and distributing roasted and blended coffees for privately labeled accounts and its brands, and it sells green coffee... Show more
Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: JVA), founded in 1971 and headquartered in Staten Island, New York, is an integrated wholesale coffee roaster and dealer. The company offers eight proprietary brands spanning a wide range of consumer price points, including its Café Caribe line, while also roasting and blending private-label coffee for major wholesalers and retailers. In addition to roasted coffee, Coffee Holding imports green coffee beans and resells them to smaller regional roasters and coffee shops across the United States and Canada. As a small-cap operator in a competitive commodity-driven industry, the stock is closely followed by investors for its sensitivity to green coffee prices, inventory management, and margin execution.
Over the last 30 days, JVA advanced from roughly $4.56 to $5.07 per share, a gain of about 11.2%. The move was not a straight line, with notable upswings in late October and early November interspersed with pullbacks, but the overall trend remained positive.
The quarterly picture is stronger. Approximately three months earlier, shares traded near $3.50, meaning the stock has risen on the order of 44% over the trailing quarter. That multi-month rally reflects a re-rating following improved profitability, a more favorable cost structure, and progress on the balance sheet rather than a single isolated catalyst.
The recent advance built on the momentum generated by Coffee Holding's fiscal third-quarter 2026 results, reported in early September for the period ended July 31, 2026. The company swung to net income of roughly $2.0 million, or $0.35 per basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of about $1.2 million, or $0.21 per share, in the prior-year quarter. Gross margin expanded sharply to 25.0% from 9.4%, a move management attributed to a favorable inventory position acquired earlier in the year, tariff refunds, and a net gain on trading activity.
Within the last 30 days, those themes continued to resonate. Management indicated that tariff refunds contributed approximately $0.06 per share to quarterly earnings and that additional refunds were expected to enhance results over the following quarters. A stronger liquidity position—including the full repayment of the company's line of credit—further improved investor sentiment. Meanwhile, persistent volatility in green coffee prices kept the stock in focus, as traders weighed the impact of commodity swings on both revenue and margins.
The roughly 44% quarterly gain reflects a broader turnaround narrative. After a difficult stretch marked by lower green coffee prices and softer sales volumes, Coffee Holding delivered a sharp recovery in profitability during its most recent quarter. Net sales declined about 9.3% year over year to $21.7 million, but the decline in cost of sales was larger, lifting gross profit to $5.4 million from $2.3 million a year earlier.
Several structural factors supported the move. Management's decision not to pass most 2025 tariffs on to wholesale roasted-coffee customers helped preserve its customer base, and the subsequent refund of those tariffs began flowing back into earnings. The company also scaled back speculative futures trading while benefiting from lower physical green coffee costs. Combined with reduced operating expenses and a healthier cash position, these developments gave investors reason to re-rate the stock higher over the quarter.
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Looking ahead, investors should monitor several factors. The direction of green coffee prices remains the most important variable, influencing both sales volumes and margins. Additional tariff refunds, which management expects over the next two quarters, could continue to support profitability. New business wins and the company's ability to maintain its expanded gross margin will also be closely watched. On the balance sheet, the repayment of the line of credit removes a prior overhang, but rising input or packaging costs and competitive pressure from larger national brands remain key risks. As always, small-cap commodity-linked stocks can be volatile, and outcomes will depend heavily on execution and market conditions rather than any single forecast.
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The 50-day moving average for JVA moved above the 200-day moving average on October 14, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on November 12, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on JVA as a result. In 71 of 87 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 82%.
Following a +3.40% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where JVA advanced for three days, in 187 of 243 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 77%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 116 of 140 cases where JVA Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 83%.
The 10-day RSI Indicator for JVA moved out of overbought territory on October 30, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 31 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 26 of the 31 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 84%.
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 36 of 48 cases where JVA's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 75%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for JVA turned negative on November 04, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 50 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 41 of the 50 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 82%.
JVA broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 28, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 37 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. JVA’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 38 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.894) is normal, around the industry mean (6.914). P/E Ratio (5.855) is within average values for comparable stocks, (7.137). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.050) is also within normal values, averaging (8.458). Dividend Yield (0.066) settles around the average of (0.049) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.243) is also within normal values, averaging (5.003).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 53 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 91 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 93 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. JVA’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 92, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a producer of coffee products
Industry FoodMajorDiversified