J&J Snack Foods Corp. reported a strong second quarter with record revenue of $337.9 million, driven by strong demand across all three business segments. Net earnings were $6.9 million, with an EPS of $0.36 and an adjusted EPS of $0.43. The company benefited from improved unit volumes and price increases, leading to a 20.0% increase in net sales.
Net sales increased 20.0% to $337.9 million in Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022, with growth across all three business segments.
Food Service sales exceeded Q2 2022 by 23.8%, Retail segment sales exceeded Q2 2022 by 13.7%, and Frozen Beverage segment sales exceeded Q2 2022 sales by 13.7%.
Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 26.8% in Q2 2023, compared to 23.2% in Q2 2022.
Adjusted operating income was $12.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, compared to $4.7 million in the prior year period, leading to net earnings of $6.9 million, compared to $3.3 million in the prior year period.
The company is excited about future opportunities with a strong sales pipeline and a strategy to improve operating efficiency, supported by a talented team. They will continue to strategically invest in growth opportunities using their robust balance sheet.