Apr 30, 2021

Calavo Growers Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Calavo Growers' financial performance recovered, driven by increased avocado volume and strategic initiatives.

Key Takeaways

Calavo Growers reported a revenue of $276.8 million, aligning with the high end of guidance and signaling a recovery towards pre-pandemic levels. The company's net income increased to $8.8 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to a net loss in the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA also saw a rise, reaching $15.0 million.

Total revenue reached $276.8 million, indicating a return to pre-pandemic levels.

Fresh segment revenue decreased 5%, with avocado volume growth offset by lower prices and tomato revenue.

Net income was $8.8 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, a significant improvement from the previous year's net loss.

Adjusted EBITDA grew by 9.5% to $15.0 million.

Total Revenue
$277M
Previous year: $281M
-1.5%
EPS
$0.43
Previous year: $0.4
+7.5%
Gross Profit
$22.6M
Previous year: $22.1M
+2.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$5.6M
Previous year: $3.3M
+69.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$5.63M
Previous year: $893K
-730.8%
Total Assets
$474M
Previous year: $476M
-0.3%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is providing the following expectations for the third fiscal quarter of 2021: ·Revenue in a range of $280 million to $300 million; and ·Adjusted EBITDA in a range of $11 million to $15 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Working on pricing initiatives with our business partners
  • Accelerating development of internal operational efficiencies
  • Strategic initiatives designed to enhance our long-term growth prospects
  • Capitalize on opportunities to increase operating leverage
  • Further our sustainability initiatives

Challenges Ahead

  • Near-term inflationary pressure on labor
  • Near-term inflationary pressure on raw materials
  • Near-term inflationary pressure on freight
  • Monitoring inflation
  • Monitoring the labor market