Oct 08, 2022

SpartanNash Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Announced strong third quarter fiscal 2022 results and reaffirmed recently raised fiscal year 2022 guidance.

Key Takeaways

SpartanNash reported a strong third quarter with net sales increasing by 10.8% to $2.3 billion, driven by growth in both the Wholesale and Retail segments, which were favorably impacted by inflation. The company's adjusted EBITDA increased by 11.3% to $57.3 million, and retail comparable sales increased by 8.0%. However, net earnings decreased by 37.6% to $9.5 million compared to the prior year quarter.

Net sales increased 10.8% to $2.3 billion compared to the prior year quarter.

Retail comparable sales increased 8.0% for the quarter.

Net earnings decreased 37.6% to $9.5 million compared to the prior year quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 11.3% to $57.3 million compared to the prior year quarter.

Total Revenue
$2.3B
Previous year: $2.07B
+10.8%
EPS
$0.55
Previous year: $0.43
+27.9%
Gross Profit
$351M
Previous year: $329M
+6.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$19M
Previous year: $24.6M
-23.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$40.9M
Total Assets
$2.34B

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Forward Guidance

Given strong year-to-date results through the third quarter, the Company raised its fiscal year 2022 guidance.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales to a range of $9.5 billion to $9.7 billion, compared to the prior guidance of $9.3 billion to $9.6 billion.
  • Retail comp sales 6.0% to 7.5%
  • Wholesale sales* 6.5% to 8.0%
  • Adjusted EBITDA to a range of $237 million to $242 million, compared to the prior guidance of $227 million to $240 million.
  • Adjusted EPS $2.27 to $2.37

Challenges Ahead

  • Capital expenditures and IT capital $100 million to $110 million
  • Depreciation and amortization $90 million to $100 million
  • Interest expense $21 million to $23 million
  • Income tax rate 25.5% to 26.5%
  • Rising interest rates and an increase in borrowings due to inflationary increases in working capital.