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Jan 30, 2022

Campbell Soup Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Second quarter results were impacted by industry-wide inflation and supply constraints, while full-year guidance was reaffirmed.

Key Takeaways

Campbell Soup Company reported a 3% decrease in net sales and a 2% decrease in organic net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2022. Adjusted EPS decreased by 16% to $0.69 due to industry-wide inflation and supply constraints. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, expecting improved financial performance in the second half of the year.

Earnings Per Share (EPS) from Continuing Operations were $0.70.

Adjusted EPS decreased 16% to $0.69 due to industry-wide inflation and supply constraints.

Net Sales decreased 3%; Organic Net Sales decreased 2%.

Full-year guidance reaffirmed.

Total Revenue
$2.21B
Previous year: $2.28B
-3.1%
EPS
$0.69
Previous year: $0.84
-17.9%
Organic Net Sales Growth
-2%
Gross Profit
$669M
Previous year: $783M
-14.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$357M
Previous year: $946M
-62.3%
Free Cash Flow
$766M
Previous year: $373M
+105.4%
Total Assets
$12B
Previous year: $12.5B
-4.1%

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Campbell Soup Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Campbell continues to expect full-year fiscal 2022 net sales, adjusted EBIT and adjusted EPS performance to be consistent with its guidance provided on December 8, 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected continued strong demand for the balance of the year
  • Steady supply recovery
  • Improved service levels particularly in the fourth quarter as labor recovers
  • Wave two pricing will be fully reflected in the third quarter
  • Company expects to continue managing inflationary headwinds through pricing, supply chain productivity improvements and cost savings initiatives

Challenges Ahead

  • Core inflation is now expected to be low double-digits for the full year
  • Impacts of, and associated responses to, the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, suppliers, customers, consumers and employees
  • The company’s ability to execute on and realize the expected benefits from its strategy, including growing sales in snacks and growing/maintaining its market share position in soup
  • The impact of strong competitive responses to the company’s efforts to leverage its brand power with product innovation, promotional programs and new advertising
  • The risks associated with trade and consumer acceptance of product improvements, shelving initiatives, new products and pricing and promotional strategies

Revenue & Expenses

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