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May 26, 2024
General Mills Q4 2024 Earnings Report
General Mills reported a decrease in net sales and earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, while focusing on accelerating organic net sales growth for fiscal year 2025.
Key Takeaways
General Mills reported a 6% decrease in net sales to $4.7 billion and a 5% decrease in diluted EPS to $0.98 for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024. The company is prioritizing organic net sales growth and volume growth for fiscal year 2025.
Net sales decreased by 6% to $4.7 billion, with organic net sales also down 6%.
Operating profit decreased by 5% to $779 million; adjusted operating profit decreased by 10% in constant currency.
Diluted EPS decreased by 5% to $0.98; adjusted diluted EPS decreased by 10% in constant currency.
Gross margin increased by 140 basis points to 35.8%, while adjusted gross margin decreased by 10 basis points to 34.9%.
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Forward Guidance
General Mills expects organic net sales to range between flat and up 1 percent, adjusted operating profit to range between down 2 percent and flat in constant currency, and adjusted diluted EPS to range between down 1 percent and up 1 percent in constant currency for fiscal year 2025.
Positive Outlook
- Volume trends in its categories will gradually improve in fiscal 2025.
- Accelerate its organic net sales growth by delivering remarkable experiences across its leading food brands.
- Improved household penetration and stronger market share trends versus the prior year.
- Plans call for product news and innovation focused on taste, health, convenience, and value.
- Generate HMM cost savings of roughly 4 to 5 percent of cost of goods sold, which is expected to exceed its anticipated input cost inflation of 3 to 4 percent of cost of goods sold.
Challenges Ahead
- Continued uncertain macroeconomic backdrop for consumers across its core markets.
- Full-year category dollar growth is expected to be below the company’s long-term growth projections.
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