Seneca Foods Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Seneca Foods reported a slight decrease in net sales for the quarter, from $307.9 million to $304.8 million. However, the gross margin percentage increased from 15.1% to 18.7%. For the full year, net sales increased by $131.8 million, driven by increased sales volume and higher selling prices.
Net sales for the quarter decreased slightly by $3.1 million compared to the prior year quarter.
Gross margin percentage increased from 15.1% to 18.7% for the quarter.
Full year net sales increased by $131.8 million compared to the prior year.
The increase in full year sales was attributed to increased sales volume and higher selling prices, predominantly due to canned vegetables.
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Forward Guidance
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Challenges Ahead
- general economic and business conditions
- cost and availability of commodities and other raw materials such as vegetables, steel and packaging materials
- transportation costs
- climate and weather affecting growing conditions and crop yields
- availability of financing