John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. reported a 5.1% increase in net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2022, reaching $218.6 million. Net income decreased to $11.9 million, or $1.02 per share diluted, compared to $14.7 million, or $1.27 per share diluted, for the same quarter last year. The increase in net sales was driven by an 8.1% increase in the weighted average sales price per pound, offset by a 2.8% decrease in sales pounds.
Net sales increased by 5.1% to $218.6 million due to higher selling prices.
Net income decreased by 19.2% to $11.9 million, or $1.02 per share diluted.
Sales volume decreased by 2.8%, primarily in the consumer distribution channel.
Gross profit margin decreased to 18.0% due to higher commodity acquisition and inflationary costs.
The company anticipates numerous challenges including ongoing and potential new supply chain issues and inflationary cost pressures due to the conflict in Ukraine and the potential impact on consumption from higher retail selling prices.