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Oct 02, 2021

Seneca Foods Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Seneca Foods' Q2 2022 performance showed a decrease in net sales compared to the previous year, while maintaining pre-pandemic levels, with strong earnings despite LIFO charges.

Key Takeaways

Seneca Foods reported net sales of $372.3 million for Q2 2022, a decrease from $390.3 million in Q2 2021. The gross margin was 11.5% compared to 12.5% in the previous year. The company's performance remained on par with pre-pandemic levels, and earnings were strong despite a significant LIFO charge.

Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 totaled $372.3 million, down from $390.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2021.

Gross margin for the second quarter was 11.5% in 2022, compared to 12.5% in 2021.

Net sales performance has remained on level to pre-pandemic levels.

Reported earnings were strong even considering a large LIFO charge driven by higher input costs.

Total Revenue
$372M
Previous year: $390M
-4.6%
EPS
$1.31
Previous year: $1.97
-33.5%
Gross Profit
$0
Previous year: $48.9M
-100.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$11.3M
Previous year: $14.8M
-24.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$86.6M
Previous year: -$21.4M
+304.5%
Total Assets
$1.19B
Previous year: $1.07B
+11.4%

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Forward Guidance

This release contains forward-looking statements with risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements.

Challenges Ahead

  • General economic and business conditions.
  • Cost and availability of commodities and other raw materials.
  • Transportation costs.
  • Climate and weather affecting growing conditions and crop yields.
  • Availability of financing.