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Jan 31, 2024
Smucker Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Smucker's third quarter of fiscal year 2024 experienced sales growth, driven by strategic priorities and the acquisition of Hostess Brands, while also updating the full-year financial outlook.
Key Takeaways
The J.M. Smucker Co. reported a 1% increase in net sales, with a 6% increase excluding acquisitions, divestitures, and foreign currency exchange. Adjusted earnings per share increased by 12% to $2.48. The company updated its full-year fiscal 2024 financial outlook and completed the acquisition of Hostess Brands.
Net sales increased by 1%, with a 6% increase excluding the impact of acquisitions, divestitures, and foreign currency exchange.
Adjusted earnings per share rose by 12% to $2.48.
Free cash flow was $249.6 million, compared to $442.7 million in the prior year.
The company updated its full-year fiscal 2024 financial outlook, expecting comparable net sales to increase by 8.75%.
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Smucker Revenue by Segment
Revenue by Segment
U.S. Retail Coffee Revenue
CapyFin.comFrozen Handheld & Spreads Revenue
CapyFin.comU.S. Retail Pet Foods Revenue
CapyFin.comSweet Baked Snacks Revenue
CapyFin.comInternational & AFH Revenue
CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
The Company updated its full-year fiscal 2024 guidance. Comparable net sales are expected to increase approximately 8.75 percent compared to the prior year. Adjusted earnings per share is expected to range from $9.45 to $9.65. Free cash flow is expected to be approximately $500.0 million with capital expenditures of $610.0 million.
Positive Outlook
- Comparable net sales increase vs prior year: 8.75%
- Adjusted earnings per share: $9.45 - $9.65
- Adjusted effective income tax rate: 24.6 %
- Underlying business momentum is expected to continue.
- Higher net pricing is expected to support sales growth.
Challenges Ahead
- Net sales are expected to decrease 3.6% compared to the prior year, including the acquisition of Hostess Brands.
- Free cash flow (in millions): $500
- Capital expenditures (in millions): $610
- Stranded overhead from the pet food divestiture will have a net unfavorable impact of approximately $0.60 on adjusted earnings per share.
- The Hostess Brands acquisition is expected to have a net unfavorable impact of approximately $0.40 on adjusted earnings per share, including incremental profits offset by incremental expenses and interest.
Revenue & Expenses
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