Smucker’s Earnings Miss

Smuckers (SJM) is out with its earnings report this morning. The company earned $1.58 per share which came in below expectations of $1.74 per share.

The CEO said:

“Our first quarter performance fell short of our expectations primarily due to the timing of shipments and deflationary pricing in the coffee and peanut butter categories, as well as competitive activity in the premium dog food category,” said Mark Smucker, Chief Executive Officer.

“We have continued momentum in many key product categories, and we are already taking decisive actions and prioritizing initiatives that strengthen our business. We remain confident in our strategy, which includes a continued focus on our growth imperatives to lead in the best categories, build brands consumers love, and be everywhere, combined with a relentless focus on operating with financial discipline, all of which will enhance shareholder value for the long term.”

Now for their outlook.

Net sales are expected to range from down 1 percent to flat compared to the prior year, which includes the loss of $105.9 million of sales in the first 4 months of fiscal 2019 related to the divested U.S. baking business and $25.4 million of incremental noncomparable sales for Ainsworth. On a comparable basis, net sales are expected to range from flat to up 1 percent.

Adjusted earnings per share is expected to range from $8.35 to $8.55, based on 114.0 million shares outstanding. Earnings guidance reflects the reduced contribution from sales, gross profit margin of approximately 38.5 percent, and SD&A expenses declining slightly compared to the prior year.

The previous forecast was $8.45 and $8.65 per share.

SJM is down about 8% this morning.

Posted by on August 27th, 2019 at 9:04 am


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