#HormelFoods Q4 FY2024 #EarningsReport Summary | $HRL (-0.31%)
Hormel Foods faced challenges such as inflationary pressures, declines in turkey commodity markets, and production disruptions at a Virginia facility. However, strategic initiatives like the Transform and Modernize (T&M) program and innovative product launches offset these headwinds, enabling strong operational performance.
📊 Income Statement Highlights (vs Q4 FY2023):
▫️ Net Income: $220.20M vs $195.93M (+12.37%)
▫️ Total Revenue: $3.14B vs $3.20B (-1.88%)
▫️ Adjusted EPS: $0.42 (flat YoY)
▫️ Gross Profit: $521.23M vs $514.43M (+1.32%)
▫️ Operating Income: $294.48M vs $270.04M (+9.06%)
▫️ Adjusted Operating Margin: 9.8% (unchanged YoY)
Segment Performance:
▫️Retail: Volume down 5.5%; net sales down 3.8%. Adjusted profit up 28.88%. Growth in SPAM, Jennie-O, and Black Label brands offset declines in snacking and ready meals.
▫️Foodservice: Volume up 1.7%; net sales up 1.3%. Profit down 7.91% due to margin pressures in premium and poultry products.
▫️International: Volume down 9.5%; net sales up 1.4%. Segment profit surged 184.51%, driven by China recovery and export margins.
💼 Balance Sheet Highlights (vs FY2023):
▫️ Total Assets: $13.43B (flat YoY)
▫️ Total Liabilities: $5.03B (-3.90%)
▫️ Cash and Cash Equivalents: $741.88M (+0.73%)
▫️ Inventories: $1.58B (-6.20%)
▫️ Long-term Debt: $2.85B (+20.85%)
🔮 Future Outlook:
Hormel expects FY2025 net sales between $11.9B-$12.2B (+1%-3% organic growth). Projected operating income is $1.13B-$1.23B, with incremental T&M initiative benefits of $100M-$150M. Challenges include ongoing turkey market weakness and snack nut supply constraints in early quarters, with recovery expected mid-year.