Reynolds Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Reynolds Consumer Products reported a strong start to the year with net revenues of $730 million and earnings per share of $0.14. The company experienced increased demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which drove volume increases. The company is managing the business to ensure continued long term earnings growth for shareholders.
Net revenues increased to $730 million, up from $665 million in the prior year period.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) reached $0.14, with an adjusted EPS of $0.30.
Net income increased to $26 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $135 million.
The company increased its guidance on all profit measures and reduced its Net Debt target for fiscal year 2020.
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Forward Guidance
Reynolds Consumer Products updated its fiscal year 2020 guidance due to increased demand related to the COVID-19 pandemic and anticipated benefit from lower interest rates. The company expects COVID-19 operational-related cost increases to offset the impact of the increased demand resulting in its Adjusted EBITDA forecast for Q2 – Q4 2020 remaining in line with its previous guidance.
Positive Outlook
- Net Income to be in the range of $335 million to $355 million
- Earnings Per Share to be in the range of $1.60 to $1.69 per share
- Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $695 million to $715 million
- Adjusted Net Income to be in the range of $388 million to $403 million
- Adjusted Earnings Per Share to be in the range of $1.85 to $1.92 per share
Challenges Ahead
- The magnitude and duration of increased demand remains uncertain.
- The greatest challenge it faces as a result of the pandemic is its ability to maintain the level of supply needed to keep up with the increased demand.
- COVID-19 related volume increases in 2020 will make it more challenging to show year over year improvement in Adjusted EBITDA in 2021.
- The current operating environment necessitates additional costs.
- Net Debt to be in the range of $1.9 billion to $2.1 billion
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