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Aug 28, 2022
ConAgra Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Conagra Brands reported first quarter results, with net sales increasing and adjusted EPS exceeding expectations, despite facing inflationary pressures and supply chain challenges.
Key Takeaways
Conagra Brands reported a 9.5% increase in net sales to $2.9 billion for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. Organic net sales increased by 9.7%, driven by a 14.3% improvement in price/mix, offsetting a 4.6% decrease in volume. Adjusted EPS was $0.57, while diluted loss per share was $0.16, impacted by non-cash impairment charges.
Net sales increased by 9.5%, with organic net sales up by 9.7%.
Adjusted EPS reached $0.57, while diluted loss per share was $0.16 due to impairment charges.
Gross profit increased by 7.0% to $720 million, and adjusted gross profit increased 7.1% to $723 million.
The company reaffirms its fiscal 2023 guidance, projecting organic net sales growth of 4% to 5% and adjusted EPS growth of 1% to 5%.
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Conagra Brands reaffirms its fiscal year 2023 guidance, anticipating organic net sales growth of 4% to 5%, an adjusted operating margin of approximately 15%, and adjusted diluted EPS growth of 1% to 5%.
Positive Outlook
- Reaffirming fiscal 2023 guidance.
- Organic net sales growth expected to be 4% to 5%.
- Adjusted operating margin expected to be approximately 15%.
- Adjusted diluted EPS growth expected to be 1% to 5%.
- Capital expenditures of approximately $500M.
Challenges Ahead
- Continued supply chain inefficiency tied to the dynamic operating environment.
- Some incremental volume weakness tied to the new inflation-driven pricing.
- Gross inflation is expected to continue but moderate through the remainder of the fiscal year, resulting in low-teen levels.
- Commodity relief is expected to be weighted towards the back half of the fiscal year.
- Not planning for elevated performance from Ardent Mills to continue throughout the remainder of the fiscal year due to the volatile nature of the business.
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