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Dec 31, 2022

TreeHouse Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Reported net sales growth of 22% and sequential improvement in profitability.

Key Takeaways

TreeHouse Foods reported a strong Q4 2022 with net sales increasing by 22.0% to $996.2 million, driven by pricing actions to recover inflation. Net income from continuing operations was $40.1 million, representing a 4.0% margin. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $120.0 million, representing a 12.0% margin.

Net sales increased 22.0% year-over-year to $996.2 million, primarily driven by pricing actions.

Net income from continuing operations was $40.1 million, representing a 4.0% margin.

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $120.0 million, representing a 12.0% margin.

The company anticipates FY23 net sales growth of 6% - 8% and adjusted EBITDA between $345 to $365 million.

Total Revenue
$996M
Previous year: $1.17B
-14.6%
EPS
$0.98
Previous year: $0.11
+790.9%
Gross Profit
$176M
Previous year: $171M
+2.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$43M
Previous year: $309M
-86.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$68.6M
Previous year: $250M
-127.5%
Total Assets
$4.25B
Previous year: $5.21B
-18.3%

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Forward Guidance

TreeHouse issued the following outlook and guidance for fiscal year 2023: Net sales growth of 6% - 8% year-over-year, driven by pricing. Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $345 to $365 million, up approximately 24% year-over-year at the midpoint.

Positive Outlook

  • Net sales growth of 6% - 8% year-over-year, driven by pricing.
  • Year-over-year pricing contribution is expected to be most impactful in the first half of the year.
  • Volume is assumed to be flat for the full year, as the Company continues to mitigate supply chain disruption and improve service.
  • Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $345 to $365 million, up approximately 24% year-over-year at the midpoint.
  • EBITDA margins are expected to improve on a year-over-year basis each quarter, driven by 2022 pricing actions to recover inflation and continued supply chain recovery.

Challenges Ahead

  • The Company assumes that the macro environment will continue to be net inflationary.
  • Net interest expense of $20 to $25 million, which includes interest expense of $65 to $70 million and interest income of approximately $45 million related to the note receivable.
  • Capital expenditures of approximately $130 million.
  • Year-over-year net sales growth between 9% - 12% driven by pricing actions to recover inflation.
  • A 300 - 450 basis point year-over-year improvement in adjusted EBITDA margin from continuing operations.