Kraft Heinz Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Kraft Heinz reported a decrease in net sales by 2.8% and a significant decrease in operating income due to non-cash impairment losses. However, adjusted EPS increased by 4.2%. The company is narrowing its full-year outlook for organic net sales, adjusted operating income, and adjusted EPS.
Net sales decreased by 2.8%, with organic net sales down by 2.2%.
Operating income decreased significantly due to non-cash impairment losses of $1.4 billion.
Adjusted EPS increased by 4.2% to $0.75.
The company is narrowing full year outlook for organic net sales, Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted EPS.
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Forward Guidance
For fiscal year 2024, the Company now expects Organic Net Sales to be at the low end of the previous guidance range of down 2 percent to flat versus the prior year, Adjusted Operating Income growth to be at the low end of the previous guidance range of 1 to 3 percent versus the prior year and Adjusted EPS growth to be at the low end of the previous guidance range of 1 to 3 percent, or in the range of $3.01 to $3.07.
Positive Outlook
- Efficiency initiatives are expected to benefit the Adjusted Operating Income.
- The company expects an effective tax rate on Adjusted EPS to be approximately 21 percent.
- The company expects interest expense and other expense/(income) to be relatively flat versus the prior year.
- Continued momentum in Global Away From Home and Emerging Markets.
- Proven ability to sustainably unlock efficiencies and generate strong cash flow.
Challenges Ahead
- Organic Net Sales to be at the low end of the previous guidance range of down 2 percent to flat versus the prior year.
- Adjusted Operating Income growth to be at the low end of the previous guidance range of 1 to 3 percent versus the prior year.
- Adjusted EPS growth to be at the low end of the previous guidance range of 1 to 3 percent, or in the range of $3.01 to $3.07.
- U.S. Retail business is expected to have a more elongated recovery, driven by specific categories that continue to experience pressure.
- Guidance does not reflect any impact from future potential share repurchases.