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Dec 30, 2023
Kellanova Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Kellanova reported strong results, exceeding guidance ranges for net sales, operating profit, and earnings per share. The company successfully executed the spin-off of its North American cereal business and affirmed its 2024 guidance.
Key Takeaways
Kellanova's Q4 2023 net sales increased year-on-year, driven by revenue growth management actions and emerging market momentum. Operating profit and earnings per share also increased, with margin restoration and reimbursements for transition services to WK Kellogg Co. The company affirmed its 2024 financial outlook.
Successfully executed the spin-off of its North American cereal business.
Net sales, operating profit, and earnings per share exceeded guidance.
Net sales increased year on year, reflecting revenue growth management actions and sustained momentum in emerging markets.
Operating profit and earnings per share increased due to margin restoration and reimbursements for transition services provided to WK Kellogg Co.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
The Company affirmed the financial guidance for 2024 that it had first provided in August, 2023, at its Day@K investor event.
Positive Outlook
- Organic-basis net sales growth of approximately 3% or better against a recast 2023, which remains within the Company's long-term target range, and will continue to be led by the Company's priority snacks brands and emerging markets.
- Adjusted-basis operating profit of approximately $1,850-1,900 million, which is unchanged from previous guidance.
- Adjusted-basis earnings per share of approximately $3.55-3.65, which is unchanged from previous guidance.
- Net cash provided by operating activities of approximately $1.7 billion.
- Free cash flow is expected to be approximately $1.0 billion, an estimate that is unchanged from previous guidance.
Challenges Ahead
- Adverse movements in foreign exchange rates
- Industry-wide volume pressures
- Capital expenditure of about $0.7 billion, which is elevated this year for the expansion of Pringles capacity in emerging markets.
- Impact of mark-to-market adjustments for pension plans
- Volatility in foreign exchange rates and shifts in country mix of our international earnings
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