Calavo Growers reported a slight decrease in revenue and a significant decrease in gross profit for the second quarter of 2020, primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 on sales volumes in the RFG and Foods business segments. The company experienced a net loss, but adjusted net income remained positive. They also completed the acquisition of Simply Fresh Fruit and had some key management changes.
Total revenue was $281.2 million, essentially flat compared to Q2 2019, despite COVID-19 impacts.
Gross profit decreased to $22.1 million from $36.8 million in the prior year.
Net loss was $3.3 million, while adjusted net income was $7.0 million.
The company completed the acquisition of Simply Fresh Fruit and appointed a new CEO, Corporate Controller and CFO.
Calavo withdrew its prior fiscal 2020 guidance due to the evolving and uncertain impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the company anticipates adjusted EBITDA to improve sequentially in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 due to higher sales volumes and lower input costs from seasonality.