SpartanNash Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
SpartanNash reported a 12.4% increase in net sales, reaching $2.86 billion, and a 15.6% rise in retail comparable store sales. EPS increased by 105% to $0.43, with adjusted EPS up 179% to $0.67. The company also improved its leverage ratio by paying down over $90 million in long-term debt and raised its fiscal year 2020 outlook.
Net sales increased by 12.4% to $2.86 billion, driven by COVID-19 impacts and growth with existing customers.
Retail comparable store sales rose by 15.6%, reflecting a significant acceleration due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
EPS increased by 105% to $0.43 per share, and adjusted EPS increased by 179% to $0.67 per share.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 35% to $74.0 million, driven by increased sales volume and cost management.
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Forward Guidance
The Company expects to continue to benefit from higher consumer food-at-home consumption related to COVID-19, however, the duration and magnitude of the impact are uncertain.
Positive Outlook
- Company believes that its sales for fiscal 2020 will materially exceed its initial 2020 guidance.
- Updates include incremental adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations for the COVID-19 impact experienced to-date.
- Benefits associated with cost reduction initiatives.
- Increased sales and earnings trends the Company was experiencing prior to the onset of the pandemic.
- Company currently anticipates any incremental costs related to COVID-19 will be more than offset by the improved food-at-home sales trend.
Challenges Ahead
- The duration and magnitude of the impact are uncertain.
- Company is unable to fully estimate the impact COVID-19 will have on the remainder of 2020.
- Updated outlook for the second half of the year does not include any adjustment for future impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Company's ability to compete in the highly competitive grocery distribution, retail grocery, and military distribution industries.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income