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May 31, 2023
McCormick Q2 2023 Earnings Report
McCormick reported strong second quarter performance and raised fiscal 2023 profit outlook.
Key Takeaways
McCormick & Company reported an 8% increase in sales, with a 10% increase in constant currency. Operating income increased to $222 million, and adjusted operating income rose by 35% to $235 million. Earnings per share was $0.56, with adjusted earnings per share increasing by 25% to $0.60. The company reaffirmed its sales outlook and raised its adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share outlook for fiscal year 2023.
Sales increased 8% in the second quarter, or 10% in constant currency, driven by strong results in the Consumer and Flavor Solutions segments.
Operating income was $222 million, while adjusted operating income increased 35% to $235 million.
Earnings per share was $0.56, with adjusted earnings per share increasing 25% to $0.60.
McCormick reaffirmed its sales outlook and raised its adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share outlook for fiscal year 2023.
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Forward Guidance
For fiscal year 2023, McCormick reaffirmed its sales outlook and raised its operating income and adjusted earnings per share outlook, driven by the strength of its year-to-date performance.
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 which, in conjunction with cost savings, are expected to offset inflationary pressures.
- Continued growth through the strength of its brands, as well as brand marketing, new products, category management, and differentiated customer engagement plans.
Challenges Ahead
- An expected increase in employee incentive compensation expenses given the anticipated improvement in underlying business performance.
- Earnings per share growth will be tempered by higher interest expense.
- A higher projected effective tax rate compared to 2022 will temper EPS growth.
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