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Oct 30, 2022

Hormel Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Hormel Foods reported net sales of $3.3 billion and diluted earnings per share of $0.51 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.

Key Takeaways

Hormel Foods Corporation reported results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Net sales were $3.3 billion, down 5%; operating income was $367 million, up 3%; and diluted earnings per share were $0.51, comparable to last year.

Net sales of $3.3 billion, down 5%; organic net sales up 2%, excluding the impact of an additional week last year.

Operating income of $367 million, up 3%.

Operating margin of 11.2% compared to 10.4% last year.

Diluted earnings per share of $0.51, comparable to $0.51 last year.

Total Revenue
$3.28B
Previous year: $3.46B
-5.0%
EPS
$0.51
Previous year: $0.51
+0.0%
Gross Profit
$566M
Previous year: $578M
-2.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$982M
Previous year: $614M
+60.1%
Free Cash Flow
$282M
Previous year: $471M
-40.1%
Total Assets
$13.3B
Previous year: $12.7B
+4.8%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects to operate in a volatile, complex and high-cost environment again in fiscal 2023. Fiscal 2023 Outlook: Net Sales $12.6 - $12.9 billion (+1 - 3%) and Diluted Earnings per Share $1.83 - $1.93 (+1 - 6%).

Positive Outlook

  • Well-positioned in the retail, foodservice and international channels.
  • Expect to drive top-line growth.
  • Higher levels of brand investment.
  • Increased production capacity.
  • Initial GoFWD actions further support this expectation.

Challenges Ahead

  • Expect to operate in a volatile, complex and high-cost environment again in fiscal 2023.
  • Higher pension expense.
  • Higher feed costs for the turkey business.
  • Volatile environment.
  • Complex environment.

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