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Feb 23, 2020

ConAgra Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Conagra Brands reported a decrease in net sales and net income, but remained on track with its de-leveraging target.

Key Takeaways

Conagra Brands reported a 5.6% decrease in net sales to $2.6 billion and a 15.6% decrease in net income to $204 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020. Adjusted EPS was $0.47, in line with expectations. The company reduced debt by $450 million and expects to exceed full-year sales and profit guidance.

Net sales decreased by 5.6%, with organic net sales down 1.7%.

Diluted EPS was $0.42; Adjusted EPS was $0.47.

The integration of Pinnacle remained on-track.

Company reduced debt by $450 million in the quarter.

Total Revenue
$2.56B
Previous year: $2.71B
-5.6%
EPS
$0.47
Previous year: $0.51
-7.8%
Gross Profit
$684M
Previous year: $752M
-9.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$99M
Previous year: $282M
-64.9%
Free Cash Flow
$397M
Previous year: $392M
+1.5%
Total Assets
$22.2B
Previous year: $22.7B
-2.3%

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Forward Guidance

Conagra Brands now expects to exceed prior full-year guidance for total-company sales and profit metrics, assuming the end-to-end supply chain continues to operate effectively.

Positive Outlook

  • Company has seen significantly increased demand in its retail business to-date in the fourth quarter.
  • Company expects to exceed prior full-year guidance for total-company sales.
  • Company expects to exceed prior full-year guidance for total-company profit metrics.
  • Supply chain has executed very well to-date to meet the needs of customers and consumers.
  • Company's supply chain has effectively serviced demand to-date.

Challenges Ahead

  • The impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on the Company’s fiscal 2020 consolidated results of operations is uncertain.
  • The dynamic nature of the current situation makes it challenging for management to estimate future performance of the businesses, particularly over the near term.
  • Company has also started to see reduced demand for its foodservice products.
  • Company expects a 50-60% decline in Foodservice organic net sales in the fourth quarter.
  • Ultimate results depend on an effective and uninterrupted supply chain

Revenue & Expenses

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