Kellanova Q2 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Kellogg Company reported strong second quarter 2022 results, driven by sustained net sales growth led by snacks, international momentum in noodles and cereal, and faster-than-expected recovery in North America cereal. The company raised its full-year earnings guidance, reflecting better-than-expected performance in the first half and confidence in managing supply and cost challenges.
Sustained strong net sales growth, led by snacks globally and international momentum.
Mitigated negative profit impacts through productivity and revenue growth management.
Raised full-year guidance for organic net sales growth, adjusted operating profit and EPS, and cash flow.
Readying the Company for its proposed separation of its North America Cereal and Plant-based businesses.
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Forward Guidance
Kellogg Company raised its full-year 2022 guidance for organic net sales growth to +7-8%, adjusted-basis operating profit growth to +4-5% on a currency-neutral basis, and adjusted-basis earnings per share growth to approximately +2% on a currency-neutral basis. It also raised its guidance for net cash provided by operating activities to approximately $1.8 billion and cash flow to approximately $1.2 billion.
Positive Outlook
- Better-than-expected growth in the first half.
- Revenue growth management actions.
- Good in-market momentum, particularly in snacks and emerging markets.
- Incorporates continued high cost inflation.
- Resumption of investment in the second half.
Challenges Ahead
- Any significant supply chain disruptions related to the pandemic or the global economy.
- Other prolonged market disruptions related to the pandemic or the global economy.
- Reduction in non-operating, non-cash pension income.
- Higher interest rates.
- Sharply lower equity and bond values.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income