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Mar 31, 2021

Reynolds Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Reynolds reported Q1 2021 financial results with net revenues up 4% and increasing forecast for topline growth.

Key Takeaways

Reynolds Consumer Products reported a strong first quarter with net revenues of $757 million, a 4% increase over the prior year. The company's performance was driven by price increases and lower trade promotion, although February storms impacted the Hefty Waste & Storage and Presto Products segments. The company is increasing its full year revenue outlook, expecting high single digit revenue growth.

Net revenues increased by 4% to $757 million compared to Q1 prior year.

Net income was reported at $74 million, with an adjusted net income of $76 million.

Earnings per share (EPS) reached $0.35, with an adjusted EPS of $0.36.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 4% to $140 million compared to Q1 prior year.

Total Revenue
$757M
Previous year: $730M
+3.7%
EPS
$0.36
Previous year: $0.3
+20.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$140M
Previous year: $135M
+3.7%
Gross Profit
$192M
Previous year: $189M
+1.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$144M
Previous year: $200M
-28.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$14M
Previous year: -$278M
-95.0%
Total Assets
$4.64B
Previous year: $4.59B
+1.1%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is increasing its full year revenue outlook, expecting high single digit revenue growth underpinned by anticipated continued elevated consumption, innovation, retail replenishment, and pricing. With additional price increases going into effect during the second quarter, the Company is expecting high single digit revenue growth in its second quarter.

Positive Outlook

  • Anticipated continued elevated consumption.
  • Innovation.
  • Retail replenishment.
  • Pricing actions.
  • Second round of price increases underway.

Challenges Ahead

  • Estimated in-year cost pressures exceeding $300 million from increases in commodity and logistics rates.
  • Global supply chain challenges.
  • Short-term implications of pricing in an environment when costs are still increasing.
  • Considerable margin pressure expected in the second quarter.
  • Continuing impacts from February’s storms.

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