Dec 28, 2019

Kraft Heinz Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Kraft Heinz reported disappointing results but closed the year with performance consistent with expectations, driven by anticipated factors.

Key Takeaways

Kraft Heinz reported Q4 2019 financial results with net sales decreasing by 5.1% to $6.5 billion. Net income attributable to common shareholders increased to $182 million, and diluted EPS increased to $0.15. Adjusted EPS decreased 14.3% to $0.72.

Net sales were $6.5 billion, down 5.1 percent versus the year-ago period.

Net income attributable to common shareholders increased to $182 million and diluted EPS increased to $0.15, primarily reflecting lower non-cash impairment charges recognized in the current year period.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased 6.6 percent versus the year-ago period to $1.6 billion.

Adjusted EPS decreased 14.3 percent to $0.72, reflecting lower Adjusted EBITDA, a higher effective tax rate, and higher stock-based compensation versus the prior year period.

Total Revenue
$6.54B
Previous year: $6.89B
-5.2%
EPS
$0.72
Previous year: $0.84
-14.3%
Organic Net Sales Growth
-2.2%
Gross Profit
$2.11B
Previous year: $2.23B
-5.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.28B
Previous year: $1.13B
+101.7%
Free Cash Flow
$1.38B
Previous year: $1.44B
-4.7%
Total Assets
$101B
Previous year: $103B
-1.9%

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Forward Guidance

The turnaround will take time, but Kraft Heinz expects to make significant progress in 2020, laying a strong foundation for future growth.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income