SpartanNash Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
SpartanNash reported a decrease in net sales for the fourth quarter of 2023, driven by lower volumes in both the Wholesale and Retail segments. However, the company's net earnings and adjusted EPS increased compared to the prior year. The increase in net earnings was primarily due to a higher gross profit rate and lower incentive compensation.
Net sales decreased 2.8% to $2.25 billion, driven by lower volumes in both the Wholesale and Retail segments.
Wholesale segment net sales decreased 2.0% to $1.60 billion due primarily to lower volume in the national accounts customer channel.
Retail segment net sales decreased 4.5% to $647.0 million, with comparable store sales down 2.8%.
Net earnings of $0.30 per diluted share, compared to $0.02 per diluted share in the prior year, and Adjusted EPS of $0.35, compared to $0.28 in the prior year.
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Forward Guidance
SpartanNash provided its outlook for fiscal year 2024, including total net sales between $9.7 billion and $9.9 billion, adjusted EBITDA between $255 million and $270 million, and adjusted EPS between $1.85 and $2.10.
Positive Outlook
- Guidance incorporates the Company’s long-term strategic initiatives
- Guidance incorporates all transformational programs
- Guidance incorporates tuck-in acquisitions
- Total net sales between $9.7 billion and $9.9 billion
- Adjusted EBITDA between $255 million and $270 million
Challenges Ahead
- Macroeconomic uncertainty, including rising inflation
- Potential economic recession
- Increasing interest rates
- Difficulty attracting and retaining well-qualified Associates
- Failure to successfully retain or manage transitions with executive leaders and other key personnel