McCormick Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
McCormick reported a 3% increase in sales for the first quarter, or 5% in constant currency. The company reaffirmed its 2023 outlook, expecting strong underlying business performance driven by sales growth and a favorable impact from the GOE program.
Sales increased 3% in the first quarter, or 5% in constant currency.
Operating income was $199 million, compared to $207 million in the year-ago period.
Earnings per share was $0.52, compared to $0.57 in the year-ago period.
McCormick reaffirmed its sales, operating income, and earnings per share outlook for fiscal year 2023.
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Forward Guidance
McCormick reaffirmed its financial outlook for fiscal year 2023, expecting sales growth of 5% to 7% and operating income growth of 10% to 12%.
Positive Outlook
- Strong underlying business performance in 2023 driven by sales growth.
- Favorable impact to operating income from its GOE program.
- Lapping of the negative impact of the COVID-related disruptions in China in 2022.
- Sales growth to be driven primarily by pricing actions and cost savings.
- Continued growth through the strength of its brands, brand marketing, new products, category management, and differentiated customer engagement plans.
Challenges Ahead
- Kitchen Basics divestiture will negatively impact results.
- Expected increase in employee incentive compensation expenses.
- Earnings per share growth will be tempered by higher interest expense.
- Higher projected effective tax rate compared to 2022.
- Approximately $50 million of special charges in 2023 related to previous organizational and streamlining actions.
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