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Apr 30
Smucker Q4 2025 Earnings Report
Smucker reported a quarterly loss due to significant goodwill impairments, despite stable adjusted earnings and healthy free cash flow.
Key Takeaways
The J.M. Smucker Co. posted a Q4 net loss driven by $980M in impairment charges related to its Sweet Baked Snacks and Hostess brands. However, adjusted EPS reached $2.31 and free cash flow held steady. Revenue saw a modest decline, largely attributable to recent divestitures.
Q4 net loss of $729M due to large impairment charges.
Adjusted EPS came in at $2.31 despite headline losses.
Revenue fell 3% to $2.14B, partly due to divestitures.
Free cash flow remained strong at nearly $299M.
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Forward Guidance
Smucker expects modest sales growth and stable free cash flow in FY26, despite input inflation and the expiration of some contract manufacturing.
Positive Outlook
- FY26 net sales expected to grow 2.0–4.0%
- Adjusted EPS guidance set at $8.50–$9.50
- Free cash flow projected at $875M
- Stable adjusted tax rate at ~23.7%
- Capital expenditures expected to be $325M
Challenges Ahead
- Impact from $134.7M in divestitures included in guidance
- Volume/mix expected to decline slightly
- Contract manufacturing revenue to drop $38M
- SD&A expenses to increase ~3%
- Ongoing input cost inflation and market volatility
Revenue & Expenses
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