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Sep 30, 2020
TreeHouse Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Reported third quarter results with adjusted EPS exceeding expectations and organic topline improvement in Snacking & Beverages division.
Key Takeaways
TreeHouse Foods reported a decrease in net sales by 1.1% to $1.05 billion, but adjusted EPS increased by 29% to $0.71. The Snacking & Beverages division saw a 5.2% organic topline improvement. The company tightened its full year guidance for revenue and adjusted earnings.
Third quarter earnings per diluted share from continuing operations was $0.20 compared to a loss of $(1.08) for the same period in 2019.
Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations was $0.71 compared to $0.55 for the same period in 2019, representing an increase of 29%.
TreeHouse tightened its full year 2020 guidance to $2.65 - $2.75 for adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations and tightened revenue guidance of $4.20 to $4.40 billion.
The Company continues to anticipate free cash flow to be at the upper end of its original guidance range of $250 to $300 million.
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Forward Guidance
TreeHouse tightened its full year 2020 guidance range for revenue and adjusted earnings from continuing operations, and provided fourth quarter 2020 guidance.
Positive Outlook
- Full year 2020 net sales between $4.20 to $4.40 billion, with $1.11 to $1.17 billion expected to be recognized in the fourth quarter
- Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations of $2.65 to $2.75, with $1.00 to $1.10 in the fourth quarter
- Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $490 to $510 million, with $140 to $160 million in the fourth quarter
- Free cash flow at the upper end of the $250 to $300 million guidance range
- Looking beyond 2020, we remain confident in the private label opportunity and believe at-home food consumption demand will remain elevated.
Challenges Ahead
- The guidance does not contemplate contribution from the proposed pasta acquisition in 2020
- We believe our fourth quarter guidance appropriately captures the range of outcomes related to the uncertainty around the impact of a COVID-19 resurgence on at-home food consumption
- COVID-19-related challenges, such as a tighter labor market
- The potential for supply limitations
- Consumers begin to feel the impact of the economic recession